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NewsBBC recruits for diversity push
The BBC has hired six diverse, industry-facing assistant commissioners as part of the corporation’s mission to represent every family and community in the UK.
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NewsMedical drama makes US return
Medical dramas, film adaptations and race-related projects are the prominent themes among nearly 80 scripted pilots ordered by major US networks for the 2015/16 season.
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NewsPact and UK Screen press for TV tax break changes
Pact and facilities trade body UK Screen met with the Treasury last week in a bid to have the tax relief scheme for high-end TV brought into line with film incentives.
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NewsFEU welcomes external help on BBC bullying
The broadcasting unions have welcomed the BBC’s pledge to introduce external input into its bullying and harassment procedures.
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NewsBen Cavey opens comedy label
Tiger Aspect head of comedy and entertainment Ben Cavey has launched his own label, which will specialise in developing sitcoms for up-and-coming comedy talent.
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NewsITNP diversifies output in global growth bid
ITN Productions is aiming to make greater inroads in the international market by diversifying its output beyond current affairs and topical factual.
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NewsITV factual in the spotlight
ITV’s factual strategy is in the spotlight after a number of recent commissions struggled to make an impact.
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NewsInside the Immigration Street row
The row over Channel 4’s upcoming Immigration Street is set to play out on screen as the broadcaster prepares to show footage of Love Productions’ crew being threatened by local people.
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NewsRona Fairhead sets out Trust vision
BBC Trust chair Rona Fairhead this week delivered her first major speech since taking office.
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NewsThe Office named best show of past 20 years
BBC comedy The Office has been crowned the industry’s favourite show of the past 20 years.
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CriticsTV Critics: Wolf Hall; Alaska: Earth's Frozen Kingdom; The Legacy; Abortion: Ireland's Guilty Secret?
“An episode that Machiavelli himself would describe as “a bit much”, this was an hour of revenge and threats, of fixes and sex, and it’s about as good as television gets.”
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RatingsWolf Hall usurped by Celebrity Big Brother
WEDNESDAY: Wolf Hall was just shaded by the live Celebrity Big Brother eviction, as The Jump continued to perform well for Channel 4.
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NewsSky Arts acquires Italian political thriller
Sky Arts has picked up edgy Italian political thriller 1992 as part of a deal that will mark the latest series to launch in all five of Sky’s European territories.
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NewsObjective seals umbrella deal with fledgling indie
Objective Productions has inked an umbrella deal with Vox Pictures and will share in the fledgling drama indie’s profits in exchange for back office support.
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NewsBBC Radio 6 Music breaks 2m listeners
BBC Radio 6 Music became the first digital station to reach 2 million weekly listeners, as Radio 5 Live had a difficult quarter.
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NewsBlackmagic releases update for DaVinci Resolve
Blackmagic Design has released a new version of DaVinci Resolve with enhanced CinemaDNG RAW image processing.
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NewsBroadcast Awards in pictures
Snaps of some of the big winners on the night and the after-party celebrations.
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NewsBodyshockers and Three Day Nanny return to C4
Channel 4 has shored up its factual slate with the recommission of Liberty Bell’s Three Day Nanny and Remarkable Television’s Bodyshockers.
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RatingsTop 15 consolidated shows 19 - 25 January 2015
Tudorish pot-boiling delivered heftily for BBC2, while Mr Selfridge found his third visit to ITV the most challenging.
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NewsSwift to lead Sequence following Jutla’s departure
Suzie Swift has been appointed general manager of Sequence Post following Kabir Jutla’s move to Envy.