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NewsComic Strip returns with hacking special
The Comic Strip is to return to Gold with a 75-minute hacking scandal special lampooning News International.
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NewsUKTV snaps up Disney dramas
UKTV has acquired a raft of high-profile Disney dramas including a Criminal Minds spin-off.
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NewsBBC: household levy could boost income
The BBC has indicated that replacing the licence fee with a German-style household levy could generate additional income – and hinted at changes to free licence fees for over-75s.
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NewsWorldwide must return £1.2bn to BBC
BBC Worldwide is expected to increase its returns to the BBC by “more than 15%” over the next five years following the launch of BBC Studios and an expanded digital remit.
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NewsTony Hall: ‘inevitable’ services will close
Director general Tony Hall has said it is “inevitable” that BBC services will either close or be scaled back over the next five years.
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NewsBBC eyes industry-wide VoD service to rival Netflix
The BBC has floated the idea of launching a Project Kangaroo-style online platform featuring the best of British content from a variety of sources.
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NewsiPlayer to allow users to ‘binge watch’ BBC drama
Flagship BBC dramas will be made available to “binge watch” on a Netflix-style model via iPlayer as the broadcaster bids to keep pace with evolving audience demands.
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NewsWatch secures first AFP deal
Marco Pierre White and Blur bassist Alex James are to front Watch’s first advertiser-funded show.
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NewsTony Hall: future vision for the BBC
The director general’s speech about the future of the BBC - delivered at the Science Museum earlier today.
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NewsGlobal signs Moyles for Radio X launch
Global is to replace XFM with Radio X – a national radio station featuring presenters including Chris Moyles, Vernon Kay, Johnny Vaughan and Ricky Wilson.
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NewsBBC automates file delivery process
The BBC has implemented an automated file-based delivery and acceptance system from TMD.
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News7 Wonder secures debut BBC2 order
Fledgling indie 7 Wonder has landed its first BBC2 commission – a six-part consumer format fronted by Cherry Healey.
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NewsTony Hall to unveil iPlayer plans as part of more 'open' BBC
Tony Hall will today unveil a dedicated children’s iPlayer and plans to expand the VoD service to carry content from rivals as part of a vision for an “open BBC”.
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NewsDoctor Who: The Day of the Doctor
The 50th anniversary episode of the Doctor Who TV series set a new record for the largest simultaneous TV simulcast, having aired in 21 languages across 94 countries.
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NewsFreeview connected TV service to launch in October
Freeview’s connected TV service, featuring iPlayer, ITV Player, All 4 and Demand 5, is to launch in October.
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NewsLondon Live strikes boxing deal
London Live has the acquired the rights to 20 hours of live boxing to beef up its Friday and Saturday night schedules.