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Superstars (BBC1) - Paul Hoggart, The Times
'The original series was a big ratings hit, but I confess it left me cold.'...
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Superstars (BBC1) - Gareth McLean, Guardian
'Superstars tested its competitors' strength and stamina by subjecting them to a variety of sporty challenges. It a...
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NewsBBC Worldwide under fire from Tories
Conservative party media spokesman John Whittingdale has said the BBC should franchise out the right to exploit its programme brands to other companies and scrap its commercial arm BBC Worldwide.
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NewsMayer claims a 'moral victory' over BBC
Veteran newsreader Laurie Mayer has said he has won a 'moral victory'; against the BBC despite losing a claim that he was unfairly sacked for 'blowing the whistle' on alleged bullying at the corporation.
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NewsThompson gets md role at Tyne Tees
Tyne Tees Television controller of programmes Graeme Thompson has been promoted to managing director of the North East broadcaster following the retirement of Margaret Fay.
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NewsButfield to head Wildscreen
The Wildscreen festival - the Bristol-based biennial event for wildlife programme makers - has appointed a new director following Jane Krish's decision to step down after 14 years in charge.
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RatingsSuperstars brings in 6.1m to BBC1
Superstars , which made a return to BBC1 after 18 years, wasn't at peak fitness yesterday (16 October) with 6.1 million (26.4%), writes Jon Rogers.
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NewsUp to 40 jobs to go at LNN
Up to 40 jobs are to be lost after ITN today (Friday) confirmed it was to take over London's ITV regional news service from the Carlton and Granada-owned London News Network (LNN), writes Leigh Holmwood.
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Concorde: A Love Story (BBC2) - Robert Gore-Langton, Daily Star
'The documentary oozed nostalgia and sadness that it should have ended in a crash.'...
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Concorde: A Love Story (BBC2) - Peter Paterson, Daily Mail
'This is the week that Concorde is retired from service, and it was given a splendid send-off last night by Timewat...
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The South Bank Show (ITV1) - Alun Palmer, Daily Mirror
'In The Boy, she wandered about Europe like one of Harry Enfield's old ladies barely containing her explosions of '...
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Alchemists of Sound (BBC4) - Gareth McLean, Guardian
'An odd, affectionate and leisurely (occasionally too leisurely) film about the BBC's Radiophonic Workshop.' ...
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Rolf on Art (BBC1) - Paul Hoggart, The Times
'It is his very game-for-anything ingenuousness that gives the series its charm.'...
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Fact or Fiction: Robin Hood (C4) - James Walton, Daily Telegraph
'For quite a while, (Tony) Robinson gamely tried to turn this confused heap of stuff into a coherent narrative. In ...
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NewsBlunkett attacks BBC police investigation
Home secretary David Blunkett has attacked the BBC's decision to go ahead with a documentary in which police racism is exposed.
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NewsGreen facing calls to quit
Disgruntled Carlton shareholders are to seek backing from further investors in their attempts to force through the resignation of the soon to be merged ITV designate chairman Michael Green.
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NewsBaish joins Classic Gold Digital
Former Jazz FM programme director John Baish has re-emerged as the new operations director at Classic Gold Digital, writes Michael Rosser.
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Ratings2.53m see Blaine freed
Sky One's coverage of illusionist David Blaine ending his 44 day fast in a glass box over the Thames gave the channel its second highest peak ever for any show with 2.53 million, writes Jon Rogers.
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Ratings6.1m see England defeat the Springboks
ITV1 claimed the higest audience for a rugby match so far this year as 6.1 million (57%) saw England defeat South Africa in the World Cup, writes Jon Rogers.
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Behind the Laughter (BBC1) - Peter Paterson, Daily Mail
'Whatever you think of Bob Monkhouse as a comedian - too smarmy would be my judgement - he is first rate as a histo...