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NewsScott Mills to produce Xmas single for Radio 1
BBC Radio 1 has ordered a documentary in which Scott Mills will attempt to create the perfect Christmas single.
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NewsUKTV secures more Rizzoli & Isles
Rizzoli & Isles is set to remain on UKTV’s Alibi after the broadcaster has agreed a long term commitment with Warner Bros. International Television Distribution.
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NewsBBC1 to adapt JK Rowling's The Casual Vacancy
JK Rowling novel The Casual Vacancy is to be adapted by BBC1 as part of an exclusive deal with the author’s literary agency The Blair Partnership.
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NewsMike Darcey appointed News International CEO
Sky’s chief operating officer Mike Darcey has been named as chief executive of News International, as part of a wider restructure of the News Corporation organisation.
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NewsBBC holds on to National Lottery draw
The BBC is to ditch its Wednesday night National Lottery show as part of a new four-year deal with Camelot.
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NewsBacon to digest TV year for RTS Futures
Broadcaster Richard Bacon will host the RTS Futures review of the year at Channel 4 on 17 December.
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NewsSharp Project plots £10m expansion
Manchester City Council will this week consider a £10m proposal to turn the former Fujitsu Tower in Gorton into a drama hub.
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NewsSomethin' Else talent director joins Roar
Talent agency Roar Global has appointed Somethin’ Else’s director of talent Grant Michaels as its managing director.
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NewsSky Sports rejigs management as Melvin retires
Sky Sports’ deputy managing director Andy Melvin is to retire in 2013 after 22 years at the pay-TV operator.
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NewsTinopolis snaps up Passion
Welsh super-indie Tinopolis has bought Passion Distribution in a move to continue growing its global presence.
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NewsFarrell charged with Objective comedy development
Ben Farrell’s role as Objective head of comedy has been expanded to include comedy development.
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NewsNews International CEO exits
News International chief executive officer Tom Mockridge is to leave the organisation at the end of the year.
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NewsMark Thompson emailed over Savile scandal in February
Former BBC director general Mark Thompson was notified about the Jimmy Savile scandal more than seven months before he left the corporation in September.
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NewsRushes axes Soho Shorts Festival
This year’s Soho Shorts Festival will be the last, after Rushes announced it would no longer support the competition.
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NewsPatten wants 'appropriately independent' review into BBC reporter's death
The BBC Trust has urged the BBC to ensure its investigation into the death of journalist Russell Joslin is “appropriately independent” amid concerns that staff are not able to submit evidence “without fear of negative repercussions”.
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NewsCaroline Thomson joins CN Group board
Caroline Thomson has taken on her second non-executive post since leaving the BBC in September - this time at local media firm CN Group.
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NewsCBeebies' Get Well Soon sparks complaints
CBeebies’ Get Well Soon has prompted 64 complaints to Ofcom after featuring an item on the MMR jab.
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NewsRiver Cottage heads down under
River Cottage is heading down under after Keo Films struck a deal with broadcaster Foxtel.
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NewsJeff Zucker lands top job at CNN
Former NBC Universal chief executive Jeff Zucker has been named as president of global news giant CNN Worldwide.
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NewsBBC1 orders Jonathan Strange & Mr Norrell adaptation
BBC1 controller Danny Cohen has ordered three new dramas including an adaptation of Jonathan Strange & Mr Norrell and a romantic two-parter from the writer of novel and film One Day.