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NewsPaddy McGuinness to front C4 pilot
Take Me Out host Paddy McGuinness is fronting a Channel 4 pilot which will see him taking a nostalgic look at TV.
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NewsUKTV hails magic start to 2012
UKTV has claimed to be the fastest growing broadcaster over the first six months of the year, spearheaded by entertainment channel Watch which drew more than 1m viewers on 26 occasions.
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NewsStudios saved from administration
Twickenham Film Studios has been bought out of administration.
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NewsBBC to review freelancer payments
The BBC will review its payments to freelancers and talent through limited companies amid fears it is aiding tax avoidance schemes.
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NewsBBC annual report: What you need to know
Talent payTotal talent pay fell by £10m to £203m in the 12 months to the end of March, with the amount the BBC dishes out to top stars - those that earn £1m or more - falling to £9.7m, compared with £14.6m the year before.Some 16 BBC stars earn more ...
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NewsStanhope snaps up Television Centre for £200m
Stanhope has acquired the iconic BBC Television Centre in West London for £200m – five years after the corporation announced its intention to dispose of the space.
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NewsAlibi strikes first Fox distribution deal
UKTV crime channel Alibi has launched in HD and struck its first significant licensing deal with Twentieth Century Fox to acquire US series The Glades and White Collar.
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NewsDigital growth adds to bumper BBCW performance
BBC Worldwide returned a record £216m to the BBC in 2011/12 and has set a new digital revenue target after strong S-VoD sales.
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NewsSky's Now TV to launch with £15 monthly sub
Sky’s internet TV service Now TV is to launch on Tuesday with more than 1,000 films available to stream for either £15 per month or up to £3.49 per title.
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NewsKeith Allen expected to feature in Drugs Live
Keith Allen is being lined up to take MDMA on Channel 4 for controversial programme Drugs Live.
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NewsBBC cuts talent pay, staff salaries and headcount
The BBC has made progress in cutting headcount, salaries and talent pay - but overheads increased sharply on the back of relocation costs.
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NewsChannel 5 nets Liverpool FC doc
Channel 5 has beaten ITV to land an all-access documentary on Liverpool Football Club.
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NewsPinewood pilot up for grabs in Edinburgh
The chance of winning £30k worth of studio time is up for grabs at Edinburgh TV Festival’s first pitching competition.
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NewsWalliams to front BBC1 Talpa format
David Walliams, Frank Skinner and Greg Davies have signed up to feature in Talpa’s new format for BBC1 – a panel gameshow about patriotic knowledge.
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NewsITFC provides live subtitles for Sky Sports F1 HD
ITFC is providing media access services including live subtitles for Sky Sports F1 HD.
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NHK Twinscam to capture synchronised swimming
A camera developed by Japanese public broadcaster NHK is to be used for the international feed of synchronised swimming at London 2012.
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NewsGearhouse invests millions in Hitachi system cameras
Gearhouse Broadcast has invested several million pounds in system cameras from Hitachi.
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DTG and Mirifice automate MHEG testing system
Digital TV Group subsidiary DTG Testing and test and monitoring specialist Mirifice are to introduce MHEG testing of set-top boxes, recorders and iDTVs. The companies have jointly developed an automation system for MHEG based on Mirifice’s MiriATE product. The testing system automates approximately 80% of the core MHEG tests.
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Eutelsat increases speed of Tooway satellite service
Eutelsat Communications Tooway satellite service now offers maximum download speeds of 18Mbps and upload speeds of up to 6Mbps.