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BBC2 goes behind the scenes at the theatre
BBC2 controller Jane Root and head of arts commissioning Franny Moyle have commissioned an observational documentary about a local theatre in Lincoln. The six-part Theatre Royal, to be produced in-house by Pippa Robinson and executive produced by Nick Mirsky, will feature a different character in ...
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BBC looks north for comic stars
The BBC is launching a new comedy development unit in Manchester in a bid to discover the next Steve Coogan or Caroline Aherne, writes Leigh Holmwood
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Capital receives much-needed boost
Capital Radio has reversed falling figures at its flagship London station during what was a period of mixed fortunes for its rivals.
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Hearne joins BBC London
The woman who oversaw the launch of the BBC's English regional politics strand Inside Out has been appointed the new editor of BBC London News, writes Leigh Holmwood
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Jackson to head US Granada outfit
Granada director of international production and entertainment Paul Jackson has added another string to his bow by taking over the ITV company's American venture, Granada Entertainment USA (GEUSA), writes Michael Rosser
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R1 heads list of BBC Rajar woes
The BBC has been deserted by over 1.6 million listeners across its national radio network over the past 12 months as the fragmentation of the industry continues to dilute audiences, writes Michael Rosser
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NewsMorrison's MBI still deal hungry
The purchase of Chrysalis TV represents the first move in an acquisition strategy for the MBI Group consortium, headed by former Granada chief executive Steve Morrison, writes Paul Revoir
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John Leslie in line for role as Channel 5 host
John Leslie's television career may be resurrected by Channel 5, the station that first identified him as the man a...
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NewsIndies' valuations to soar after Chrysalis deal
The value of independent production companies has increased by up to 15% following the outcome of the programme supply review, City analysts predicted this week, writes Paul Revoir.
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BBC plans cutting edge programmes for hair salons
Small talk with hairdressers could be silenced when BBC programmes are beamed into 200 high-street salons using tou...
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Coming soon, Clark's diaries on TV
The diaries of Alan Clark, foremost controversialist of his generation, revisionist, historian, philanderer and wit...
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Boss gives hint of a job with Channel 5
Bosses at Channel 5 have offered John Leslie an olive branch which could open the way for his return to mainstream ...
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NewsITN poised to take over London news
Unions are calling for urgent talks with ITV managers over the future of staff at London News Network (LNN) after it was revealed that ITN is in renewed talks to take over the running of the news operation.
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NewsBBC reinvents variety with Parkie special
The variety show - the traditional home of old-school comics and jobbing magicians - is to be resurrected and refreshed by the BBC as part of a raft of big budget entertainment events, writes Leigh Holwmood
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Give up on Saturdays, TV channels told
Broadcasters should abandon attempts to woo mass audiences and focus instead on carefully targeted shows if they wa...
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Five's future - less sex, more money
Jane lighting, the new chief executive of Five, yesterday promised to increase the broadcaster's programme budget n...
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RatingsOne-off doc shines for BBC2
BBC2 documentary What Are You Staring At?, which looked at the opposing views held by two people with facial deformities over whether or not they should undergo surgery, was a runaway success for the channel last night (6 August) with an audience of 4 million (19.1% share) ...