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NewsBBC reveals bold drama slate
Waterloo Road’s potential successor, a two-part Luther special and an Israeli autism series are among 40-plus hours of drama unveiled by the BBC as it bids to make a case for the licence fee.
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NewsAnthony Hopkins and Ian McKellen to star in BBC2 drama
Sir Anthony Hopkins and Sir Ian McKellen are to star in a BBC2 adaptation of Sir Ronald Harwood’s The Dresser and BBC1 is planning a drama from a duo of James Bond writers.
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NewsOfcom mulls investigation into BBC Norfolk DJ rape comments
Ofcom is considering opening an investigation into BBC Radio Norfolk after receiving complaints about comments made by presenter Nick Conrad about rape this week.
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NewsRed triumphs at RTS North West Awards
Red Production Company picked up the judges award for making a significant contribution to the region at the RTS North West Awards as the BBC scooped 16 awards.
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NewsObjective co-founder to step down
Andrew O’Connor is to leave Objective Productions, the indie that he co-founded with Michael Vine, after nearly 20 years in charge.
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NewsBear Grylls heading to ITV
Intrepid explorer Bear Grylls is heading to ITV for the first time as the broadcaster bids to head off a potential decline in male viewers following its loss of football rights next year.
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NewsEight jaw-dropping Life Story moments
BBC1 documentary Life Story was the first series shot in ultra-high definition by the Natural History Unit. Ahead of next Thursday’s final episode, Broadcast compiles some of the moments which bring viewers closest to the animal’s world.
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NewsPeter Fincham reaffirms ITV commitment to current affairs
Peter Fincham has reaffirmed ITV’s commitment to current affairs following its decision to cut back Tonight, revealing plans to move its Exposure strand to 9pm and commission a range of new shows.
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NewsITV moves into Big Family Mansion
ITV is bringing together several generations of a single family to live under one roof for a documentary from Grant Mansfield’s Plimsoll Productions.
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NewsOfcom approves handover of 700MHz band to mobile firms
Ofcom has approved European Commission proposals to hand over valuable frequency used by broadcasters to mobile operators.
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NewsITV plans live Corrie episode
ITV is to mark its 60th anniversary next year with a live episode of Coronation Street.
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NewsFox prepares Luther remake for US
BBC1 detective drama Luther is set to be remade in the US after Fox revealed plans to develop an adaptation produced by Idris Elba.
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NewsITV to host online leader debates
ITV News is to host five online debates with the leaders of the main political parties to encourage young people to engage with politics.
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NewsPeter Salmon urges TV firms to head north
BBC nations and regions chief Peter Salmon has urged media businesses to open offices outside of London to keep in step with audiences.
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NewsOctober Films hires US factual boss
October Films has hired a US head of factual as it expands its North America operation.
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NewsITV scales back Tonight
ITV is making a number of producers on Tonight redundant and plans to reduce the number of episodes it makes next year as it cuts costs on its flagship current affairs brand.
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NewsYouGov profiles TV audiences
Audience research business YouGov has launched an app that allows users to view data collected from its 190,000 members. Broadcast runs its eye over the quintessential audience of each of the main broadcasters.
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NewsBob The Builder creator sets up kids indie
Bob The Builder creator Keith Chapman has set up a kids indie and partnered with a Canadian firm on his debut project.
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NewsSpy in the Huddle indie prepares second penguin doc
The production company behind Penguins: Spy in the Huddle is turning its attention to emperor penguins for a one-off film for BBC1.