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NewsGilbert to front R4's Good Read
Radio 4 controller Gwyneth Williams has chosen Harriett Gilbert to succeed Sue MacGregor as the permanent presenter for Radio 4’s book review programme A Good Read.
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NewsSky and Discovery launch digital product placement
Sky and Discovery have both signed product placement deals that will see brands Pedigree and Karcher digitally inserted into shows during the post-production process.
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NewsChristopher Lunn: "Charge me or clear my name"
Christopher Lunn, the founder of embattled TV accountancy firm Christopher Lunn & Company (CLAC), has called on HM Revenue & Customs to “leave me alone or charge me”.
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NewsSky poised to acquire Glee
Sky is set to snatch the rights to US high school musical Glee from Channel 4.
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NewsGovernment calls for opinions in Comms law review
The government is calling on broadcasters and producers to demonstrate how to future proof the industry, as it opens the first stage of consultation for the new Communications Bill.
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NewsTalkSport ad revenue to drop
TalkSport’s advertising revenue is set to decrease by as much as 9% over the next two months, reflecting similar falls in income across the UK broadcasting industry.
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NewsBBC3 picks up Scottish sitcom
BBC Scotland comedy Gary: Tank Commander has secured a network slot on BBC3 - the first such move for a Scottish sitcom in seven years.
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NewsR4 prescribes NHS comedy
Radio 4 has commissioned a new satirical comedy about the NHS called Polyoaks.
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NewsTop Bafta for Sir Trevor McDonald
Newscaster Sir Trevor McDonald is to be awarded the Academy Fellowship at this Sunday’s Bafta TV Awards.
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NewsFormer ITN head of engineering dies aged 80
Former ITN head of communication engineering, Mike Neusten, has died aged 80.
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NewsX Factor auditions postponed; Minogue leaves
Auditions for The X Factor have been postponed as Simon Cowell aims to take on a greater role behind the scenes.
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NewsCNBC rolls out European website
Global news provider CNBC has launched a European edition of its website following the re-opening of its London TV studio.
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NewsSky Sports nets Endemol's football competition
Sky Sports will broadcast Endemol Sports’ pre-season Irish football competition for the next three years.
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NewsFrench Open serves Virgin's first live 3D content
Virgin Media is to air live 3D content for the first time, following a deal with Eurosport to broadcast this year’s French Open.
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NewsCox to deliver alternative MacTaggart
Professor Brian Cox will deliver the Alternative MacTaggart Lecture at this year’s Edinburgh International TV Festival as part of a line-up that includes a lecture from Google boss Eric Schmidt.
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NewsGreenlight round-up: C4 dives into politics
The relationship between the government, banks and big businesses is at the centre of Channel 4’s Coup, which is among a host of new commissions on Greenlight this week.
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NewsMark Kingston to leave SIS
SIS chief operating officer Mark Kingston is set to leave the OB business after 21 years with the firm.
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NewsBBC denies BlackBerry accusations
Viewers have criticised the BBC amid claims it promoted BlackBerry phones during the new series of The Apprentice.
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NewsMisfits and Ashes head to Latin America
Teen superhero drama Misfits and the BBC’s Ashes to Ashes have been acquired for broadcast in Latin America.
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NewsTechnicolour backs out of YouView
Set top box manufacturer Technicolour has reversed its decision to produce a YouView device in a blow to the broadcaster-owned connected TV service.