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NewsBBC unveils new Russell T Davies kids drama
Russell T Davies, best known for resurrecting Doctor Who, has co-created a new children’s drama for the BBC in which a young wizard protects the planet from aliens.
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NewsWireless demand to double during Olympics
Broadcasters’ increasing reliance on wireless kit will contribute to unprecedented levels of demand for spectrum at this year’s Olympic games, according to Ofcom.
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NewsSky boss apologises for Stella glitch
Sky1’s new comedy series Stella was cut short due to technical difficulties on Friday evening with the broadcaster hastily arranging a repeat the following night.
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NewsAnimation UK urges tax breaks from Osborne
The makers of Wallace and Gromit, Peppa Pig and In the Night Garden have written to chancellor George Osborne urging him to create a “level playing field” for UK animators to compete on the world stage.
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NewsBBC DG succession plan begins
Headhunters have been called in to build a succession plan for the BBC’s director general Mark Thompson, Lord Patten has revealed.
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NewsOfcom revokes Press TV licence
Iranian news channel Press TV has had its licence revoked by Ofcom after failing to comply with regulator’s guidelines on editorial control.
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NewsLionsgate UK hires HBO exec
Lionsgate UK has appointed a HBO distribution exec as head of TV for the UK and Eastern Europe.
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NewsNorth One staff hit by CSI collapse
North One Television has been forced to make 25 production staff redundant following the collapse of World Rally Championship rights holder Convers Sports Initiatives (CSI).
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NewsBBC tops ITV on Twitter over Xmas
The BBC trounced ITV in the social media stakes for the ten most watched TV shows over the festive period.
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NewsSimon Cowell takes aim at BBC
Simon Cowell has accused the BBC of trying to undermine his juggernaut ITV1 entertainment shows by acquiring The Voice.
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NewsBBC stands firm over Birmingham
The BBC has said it will not change plans to move all factual production from Birmingham, despite the possibility of more strikes.
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NewsSTV appoints Pearson exec to board
STV has appointed former Penguin books’ digital chief Genevieve Shore as a non-executive director and restructured its bank loans.
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NewsR1 producer joins Folded Wing
Radio indie Folded Wing has appointed BBC Radio 1 producer Paul Thomas to oversee its content output.
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NewsGovernment blocks Pinewood's development plans
Pinewood’s proposed development of standing sets and 1,500 homes has been scuppered by the secretary of state for communities and local government.
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NewsBank Job extended for second series
The Bank Job, Channel 4’s latest interactive gameshow will return for a second extended series in February.
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Sony acquires Dolphin TV
Sony Pictures Television has strengthened its foothold in the UK with the acquisition of five channels from Dolphin TV.
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TMS team commentates via iPad
The BBC Test Match Special team commentated live from the UAE via Skype on an iPad this morning following a fault with the local internet connection.
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NewsEndemol shareholders agree to debt restructure
Two thirds of Endemol’s shareholders have reached an agreement to restructure the production company’s significant debt following months of discussions.
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NewsParthenon sells Sport Science into Lat Am
Parthenon Entertainment has sold 40 hours of programming into Latin America.
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NewsAustralia/India buy ITN’s Killing Fields
ITN Productions’ powerful documentary Sri Lanka’s Killing Fields has been acquired by broadcasters in India and Australia.