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NewsDiscovery to launch Freeview channel
Pay TV specialist Discovery Communications is to move into the UK free-to-air market with the launch of a Freeview channel early next year.
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NewsDigital Vision handed bankruptcy protection
The short-term future of Digital Vision, the Swedish manufacturer behind the Film Master grading system, has been secured after the company successfully applied for its domestic equivalent of Chapter 11 bankruptcy.
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NewsOn Sight to hire out P2 cards
On Sight plans to offer Panasonic P2 memory cards for hire as part of a concerted effort by the two companies to make IT-based tapeless working more affordable.
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NewsC4 and ITV to launch HD Freeview channels
Channel 4 and ITV will both be allocated slots on Freeview to provide HD services, Ofcom has confirmed.
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NewsTV Critics 17 October ‘08
“Bobski the Builder had plenty of characters but not much real content.” Read on for the critics' full verdict on last night's TV.
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NewsRiver Cottage harvests 3.1m viewers
TV chef Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall was welcomed back for a new series last night as a sizeable 3.1m viewers (13.6% share) tuned-in to Channel 4 at 8pm.
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NewsSpeech: Brian Woods
Brian Woods, co-director of True Vision, speaking at an event organised by the Department for International Development and the International Broadcasting Trust.
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NewsWoods slams 'parochial' doc commissioners
Broadcasters are “ghettoising” international coverage with a ratings focus that is creating an increasingly parochial mindset, according to documentary maker Brian Woods.
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NewsHollyoaks continues ratings climb
Hollyoaks's Niall's Revenge storyline continued to bring record ratings to E4 as last night's episode attracted a total audience of 1.9m (9.2%), the channel's best ever audience for a UK commissioned show.
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NewsFive put in Danger by ITV2
ITV2 scored a rare ratings victory over Five last night at 9pm as Katie and Peter: The Next Chapter attracted 1.1m (5.53%) for an hour.
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NewsHollyoaks producer passes on the baton
Hollyoaks producer Bryan Kirkwood is to step down at the end of the year after three years at the helm of the teen soap.
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NewsRound-up: Mipcom 2008
Mipcom 2008 saw a cautious approach from many buyers and sellers at the market, most of which have now left Cannes behind till next year. Here, Broadcastnow offers a round-up of comment and a few more nuggets of news.
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NewsTories back licence fee
The Conservatives have revealed they will retain the BBC licence fee, at least in the short term, if they oust Labour at the next general election.
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NewsTV Critics 20 October ‘08
“Louise Hooper's programme was as impeccable as one of James Bond's suits.” Read on for the critics' full verdict on last night's TV.
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NewsBBC iPlayer carried on Sky
The BBC and BSkyB have signed a deal to make iPlayer programming available through the satellite giant's online TV service Sky Player.
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NewsNBCU to cut 2009 budget
NBC Universal is planning to cut $500m (£286m) from its 2009 budget, according to The Wall Street Journal.
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NewsCarter revisits C4 privatisation plan
The prospect of Channel 4 being privatised to resolve its budget shortfall has re-emerged after new communications, technology and broadcasting minister Stephen Carter gave his first interviews.
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NewsHarry Hill humours 6.2m
ITV1's Bafta-winning Harry Hill's TV Burp returned strongly with 6.2m viewers (27.3% share) on Saturday, despite tough competition from Strictly Come Dancing.
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NewsStadlen moves to Pulse Films
Multiplatform producer Pulse Films has appointed Amaze TV head of development Jonathan Stadlen as creative director of its TV division.