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NewsDownton creator Fellowes to explore historic homes
Carnival Films’ stablemate Chocolate Media is to follow Downton Abbey creator Julian Fellowes as he explores a collection of England’s historical houses for ITV1.
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NewsITV out of race to produce BT's Premier League coverage
ITV has pulled out of the running to produce BT’s live Premier League football coverage from next season.
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NewsSTV to air Kinetic ent co-pro to help secure global sales
STV is to broadcast a pilot of a wedding dance format co-developed with US partner Kinetic Content before attempting to distribute it around the world.
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NewsCBS Studios plots EMEA expansion
CBS Studios International is to extend the reach of its entertainment channels to 83 territories across EMEA from 3 December, further to regulatory approval.
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NewsBT Sport to be based at Olympic Park
BT will base its new sport channels at the International Broadcast Centre at the Olympic Park in East London.
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NewsFreelancers honoured at Rory Peck Awards
Freelance cameramen working in news and current affairs were honoured at last night’s annual Rory Peck Awards, with two of the four prizes going to pieces shown on Channel 4.
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NewsFarrell charged with Objective comedy development
Ben Farrell’s role as Objective head of comedy has been expanded to include comedy development.
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NewsBBC1 orders Jonathan Strange & Mr Norrell adaptation
BBC1 controller Danny Cohen has ordered three new dramas including an adaptation of Jonathan Strange & Mr Norrell and a romantic two-parter from the writer of novel and film One Day.
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NewsJeff Zucker lands top job at CNN
Former NBC Universal chief executive Jeff Zucker has been named as president of global news giant CNN Worldwide.
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RatingsYoung Apprentice hires record low audience
BBC1’s Young Apprentice slumped to a record low for the second time in consecutive weeks at 8pm, and BBC2’s Great Continental Railway Journeys beat BBC1 at 9pm on Thursday.
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NewsCBeebies' Get Well Soon sparks complaints
CBeebies’ Get Well Soon has prompted 64 complaints to Ofcom after featuring an item on the MMR jab.
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NewsCaroline Thomson joins CN Group board
Caroline Thomson has taken on her second non-executive post since leaving the BBC in September - this time at local media firm CN Group.
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NewsPatten wants 'appropriately independent' review into BBC reporter's death
The BBC Trust has urged the BBC to ensure its investigation into the death of journalist Russell Joslin is “appropriately independent” amid concerns that staff are not able to submit evidence “without fear of negative repercussions”.
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NewsRushes axes Soho Shorts Festival
This year’s Soho Shorts Festival will be the last, after Rushes announced it would no longer support the competition.
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NewsMark Thompson emailed over Savile scandal in February
Former BBC director general Mark Thompson was notified about the Jimmy Savile scandal more than seven months before he left the corporation in September.
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NewsNews International CEO exits
News International chief executive officer Tom Mockridge is to leave the organisation at the end of the year.
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NewsTinopolis snaps up Passion
Welsh super-indie Tinopolis has bought Passion Distribution in a move to continue growing its global presence.
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NewsSky Sports rejigs management as Melvin retires
Sky Sports’ deputy managing director Andy Melvin is to retire in 2013 after 22 years at the pay-TV operator.
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NewsSharp Project plots £10m expansion
Manchester City Council will this week consider a £10m proposal to turn the former Fujitsu Tower in Gorton into a drama hub.
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NewsSomethin' Else talent director joins Roar
Talent agency Roar Global has appointed Somethin’ Else’s director of talent Grant Michaels as its managing director.