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NewsCBeebies' Jimmy Savile gaffe draws complaints
Over 200 viewers have complained to the BBC and regulator Ofcom after CBeebies broadcast a repeat of The Tweenies which featured a Jimmy Savile spoof.
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NewsExpert Women lands funding to train more talent
A further 30 expert women could receive training from the BBC Academy to help address the lack of on-screen female experts highlighted by Broadcast’s campaign.
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NewsBBC Worldwide's Matt Paice departs
BBC Worldwide’s international production boss Matt Paice is the latest senior executive to depart as part of its management restructure.
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NewsRTS appoints Theresa Wise as chief exec
The Royal Television Society has appointed former Walt Disney executive Theresa Wise as its new chief executive.
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NewsDouble Negative, Apollo Productions and Pinewood form pact for production drive
VFX specialist Double Negative has created Double Negative Films as it aims to become more actively involved in the production process and financing of productions.
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NewsRomania's Pro TV opens Hell's Kitchen
Romanian broadcaster Pro TV has kicked off a hunt for its own Gordon Ramsay after striking a deal to produce a local version of ITV Studios’ Hell’s Kitchen.
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NewsX Factor rapped for giving London hotel undue prominence
The X Factor has been rapped by Ofcom for giving undue prominence to the Corinithia Hotel during the first live episode of the series.
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NewsBBCW cooks up international Bake Off deals
British food format The Great Bake Off continues to hook international broadcasters after BBC Worldwide closed deals in The Netherlands and Finland.
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NewsChannel 4 subscribes to Lovefilm VoD service
Channel 4 has signed a digital content distribution deal with Lovefilm which will see a raft of shows including Peep Show and Father Ted added to the VoD service.
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NewsBBC apologises for showing Savile spoof on Tweenies
The BBC has apologised for screening a repeat of The Tweenies which featured a character impersonating disgraced presenter Jimmy Savile.
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NewsEndemol COO Calmels departs
Endemol chief operating officer Virginie Calmels is to leave the international producer and distirbutor.
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NewsSky 1 pilots playalong gameshow
Sky 1 is piloting an interactive quiz fronted by Radio 1 DJ Sara Cox which will see viewers at home compete with studio contestants in real time.
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NewsContent to distribute Halo TV series
Content Television has picked up the international TV rights to Halo 4: Forward Unto Dawn, based on the live action drama smash hit video game.
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NewsC4's hands Last Leg live Friday night slot
Channel 4 is continuing its commitment to disabled talent by moving Adam Hill’s topical live chat show Last Leg into a primetime Friday night slot.
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NewsOfcom 'must protect PSB content on digital platforms'
The BBC has supported a call for Ofcom’s powers to be widened to ensure that PSB programming is featured prominently on new content platforms.
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NewsZodiak acquires A Place In The Sun US
Zodiak Rights has acquired the international rights to a number of US series including the remake of A Place In The Sun.
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NewsTNT commissions raft of new series
US cable network TNT has ordered a raft of new series including a Geena Davis-fronted bounty hunter drama and a legal drama from Steven Bochco.
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NewsExpert Women Day makes its debut
The first Expert Women Day has launched this morning featuring sessions from a diverse range of industry speakers which can be viewed live online.
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NewsS4C's A-Hoi revives phone-in for pirate game
Welsh broadcaster S4C is launching a playalong game for kids that revives traditional phone-in games using voice activation.
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NewsWalking With Dinosaurs site emerges
BBC Worldwide has launched a Walking With Dinosaurs website ahead of the launch of a 3D film in December.