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NewsNUJ offers to call off strike
The NUJ strike planned for next week will be called off and talks re-opened if the BBC drops disciplinary action against three overseas union members who supported the strike.
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NewsHunt: presenters' appearance doesn't matter
Jay Hunt has denied that appearance was ever a factor when casting Countryfile presenters in defence of the decision to axe Miriam O’Reilly.
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NewsGroup blasts BBC's "cynical" animation project
The trade body representing independent animation companies has blasted the BBC’s plans to build an in house production unit, saying it “would be a blow to the heart” of the industry.
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RatingsConslidated figures leave Dave laughing
Consolidated figures prove the popularity of stand up comedy once again as the clash of the Monday night dramas continues.
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NewsThe X Factor final ad revenues "to hit £25m"
This year’s X Factor final could rake in more than £25 million in advertising revenue for ITV, agencies have predicted.
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NewsVaizey: BBC got "superb" licence fee deal
The BBC got a “superb” licence fee settlement as part of the Comprehensive Spending Review (CSR) and will retain its independence from the Government despite budget cuts, Ed Vaizey has insisted.
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RatingsMisfits back with more than 1m
THURSDAY: Supernatural E4 drama Misfits returned with more than 1m viewers at 10pm last night - more than twice as many as watched the launch episode of the first series.
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NewsTCI round-up: C4 offers history and cookery lessons
History with Niall Ferguson and cooking with Gizzi Erskine are on Channel 4’s timetable in a round up of shows added to The Commissioning Index this week.
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NewsWood linked to BBC Trust chair
Former ITN chief executive Mark Wood has emerged as a candidate to become the next chair of the BBC Trust.
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NewsSTV foiled in indie status bid
The production arm of Scottish broadcaster STV has been thwarted in its long-running attempt to win indie status.
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NewsAxe red button comedy, says BBC Trust
The BBC Trust has recommended that the corporation should phase out its “red button” interactive service for comedy and drama programmes to save money.
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NewsStrikes definitely off, NUJ confirms
The NUJ has called off the strike due to take place on Monday, as the joint unions have been offered the opportunity to talk to the BBC early next week.
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NewsLipSync directors complete management buyout
Two of the directors at LipSync have completed a management buyout of the company.
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NewsSecond name emerges for BBC Trust chair
Journalist Julian Bray has revealed he is a candidate to become chairman of the BBC Trust and that the role is set to be changed significantly.
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RatingsNew Tricks bows out with 6.9m
FRIDAY: BBC1’s New Tricks proved it has still got the magic after series seven made its final bow in front another big audience.
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NewsHunt to return to witness stand
Jay Hunt has been called back to the witness stand in the tribunal case between former presenter Miriam O’Reilly and the BBC, after new evidence emerged late last week.
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NewsDownton and Red Bee triumph at Promax Awards
Downton Abbey scooped two awards at the Promax Awards for best drama promo and best use of music, while Red Bee Media picked up channel of the year for its work with CBBC.
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NewsBroadbent and Simm to star in Abbott's Exile
The BBC has revealed further details of a new three-part drama, Exile, created by Paul Abbott and written by Danny Brocklehurst.
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RatingsTake That doc draws 4.8m
SATURDAY: A documentary special marking the full reunion of Take That lit up the ITV schedule on Saturday night after another bumper The X Factor.
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NewsDavid Young leaves 12 Yard
12 Yard Productions founder David Young, who sold the indie to ITV in a £35m deal, is leaving the company after almost 10 years.