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NewsFremantle CEO: Western TV remains in recession
MipTV: Western TV markets, with the exception of Germany, are still in the grip of recession, according to FremantleMedia boss Cecile Frot-Coutaz.
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NewsPanorama producer resigns over ‘bribery’ allegations
The Panorama producer at the centre of bribery allegations has resigned from the BBC.
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NewsHistory to bring H2 to UK
A&E Networks is to launch History spin-off channel H2 in the UK next month.
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RatingsITV scores with Catchphrase revival
ITV’s entertainment double-header Catchphrase and Off Their Rockers got off to a solid start – as BBC1 drama The Village lost around a million viewers.
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NewsOfcom gets tough with BBC over treatment of kids
Ofcom wants assurances from the BBC over the protection of children in its programmes after Dick & Dom’s Hoopla was found to have breached its code.
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NewsSky Atlantic & Starz partner for Fortitude
MipTV: Sky Atlantic has forged a co-production deal with US network Starz as it greenlights Fortitude, a thriller from Tiger Aspect.
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NewsSky blocks BT Sport channel ads
Ofcom has launched an unprecedented investigation into BSkyB after the pay-TV giant allegedly refused to carry advertising for BT’s new sports services.
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NewsRuby renews ITV distribution deal
MipTV: Dancing on the Edge producer Ruby Film and Television has renewed its distribution deal with ITV Studios Global Entertainment (ITVS GE).
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NewsJonathan Strange & Mr Norrell co-pro partners secured
MipTV: An international co-production team for BBC1 drama Jonathan Strange & Mr Norrell has been finalised as the series prepares to enter pre-production.
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NewsFremantle & Vuguru unveil first online comedies
MipTV: FremantleMedia International and US multiplatform producer Vuguru have announced their first two online comedies, Fetching and Hollywood Help.
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RatingsMixed night for BBC1 comedies
Have I Got News for You returned with its biggest audience in a year on Friday, but Not Going Out suffered its lowest series debut since being revived in 2011.
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NewsBroadcasters clear schedules for Margaret Thatcher specials
BBC1, ITV, Channel 4 and Sky cleared their schedules to mark the death of former prime minister Margaret Thatcher.
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NewsSony launches PMW-400 shoulder-mount camera
NAB2013: Sony has added to its XDCam range of cameras with the launch of the PMW-400.
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NewsTax breaks spur UK push for Fox 21
MipTV: Fox 21 president Bert Salke is promising to bring US productions to the UK in order to tap into the incoming tax break for high-end drama.
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NewsEndemol primed for acquisitions
MipTV: Endemol Group president Tim Hincks is poised to strike a deal to acquire a new company, claiming Endemol has “the cash and resources” to get back into mergers and acquisitions.
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NewsSky secures record number of Bafta nods
Sky’s original content push has seen it rewarded with a record Bafta nominations haul – as ITV’s Exposure documentary on Jimmy Savile continued to receive recognition.
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NewsSwedish VoD start-up plots UK launch
MipTV: Swedish web-based pay TV service Magine, backed by digital evangelist Jon Gisby, has scheduled a UK launch early next year.
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RatingsMargaret Thatcher docs leave viewers cold
Broadcasters’ efforts to clear the decks for Margaret Thatcher obituaries left viewers cold - while Made in Chelsea delivered record ratings for E4.
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NewsJimmy McGovern and Tony Jordan pen BBC dramas
MipTV: New dramas from signature writers Jimmy McGovern and Tony Jordan have been announced by the BBC’s controller of drama commissioning, Ben Stephenson.