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NewsMerlin execs to leave Shine
Merlin executive producers Johnny Capps and Julian Murphy have become the latest Shine TV bosses to leave the company to start their own business.
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NewsBIJ: BBC had 'complete control' over McAlpine report
The BBC had “complete control” over the erroneous Newsnight report that implicated Lord McAlpine in child abuse allegations, according to the Bureau of Investigative Journalism (BIJ).
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NewsDallas to incorporate death of Larry Hagman
The death of Larry Hagman, who played J.R Ewing in Dallas, is to be woven into the storyline of the US soap.
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NewsMerlin casts final spell for BBC1
Merlin is to be laid to rest after five series as the producers believe the story has reached a natural end.
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NewsDownton to return for fourth series
The fourth series of period drama Downton Abbey has been confirmed by ITV1.
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NewsOfcom delays awarding local TV licences
Ofcom has delayed awarding the eight remaining local TV licences, including for the high-profile London station, as it seeks more information on programming commitments.
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NewsUKTV secures fourth Freeview slot
UKTV has secured a new Freeview slot which will temporarily be filled by catch-up service Dave Ja Vu.
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NewsX Factor vote count may be revealed weekly
X Factor bosses may consider regularly revealing the number of votes cast for each contestant on the next series of the show.
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NewsFresh Meat set for third series
Comedy drama series Fresh Meat starring Jack Whitehall will return for a third series, the actor has revealed.
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NewsPollard findings delayed until December
The findings of Nick Pollard’s review into the reasons Newsnight’s Jimmy Savile report was dropped, will be delayed until mid-December.
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NewsYouView app paves the way for platform push
YouView is to launch a secondscreen app in December that could pave the way for a multiplatform video offering.
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NewsLord Patten angrily defends George Entwistle’s payout
BBC Trust chairman Lord Patten has animatedly defended George Entwistle’s £450,000 payout as it continues to cast a shadow over the former director general’s exit.
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NewsShed hunts head of digital
Shed Media is hunting for a new head of digital to replace Juliette Otterburn-Hall, who is leaving in January.
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NewsNew DG to help Tim Davie hire execs
Incoming BBC director general Tony Hall will help Tim Davie fill the corporation’s senior management vacuum over the coming months as he bids to build a “world class” leadership team.
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NewsITV pays Lord McAlpine £125k over Schofield stunt
Phillip Schofield’s stunt of handing the Prime Minister a list of alleged paedophiles live on This Morning has cost ITV £125,000 in damages - £60,000 less than the BBC.
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NewsBBC led by two Lords after Hall hired
Crossbencher Lord Hall of Birkenhead will become the second Lord leading the BBC as he joins Conservative Lord Patten in March.
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NewsBBC Trustee "indignant" at Entwistle payoff
BBC Trustee Anthony Fry has spoken of his “moral indignation” at the size of former DG George Entwistle’s payoff but claimed that he had no choice but to recommend the award to Trust chair Lord Patten.
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NewsTony Hall appointed new DG
Royal Opera House chief executive Tony Hall has been appointed as the new BBC director general.
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NewsRaw TV hires to push through expansion plans
Factual producer Raw TV has recruited a head of US development and boosted its management team with key hires as it continues to explore international opportunities.
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NewsC5 single doc puts spotlight on cage-fighters’ WAGs
Cage-fighters’ wives and girlfriends are to star in a one-off documentary for Channel 5.