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NewsBBC axes Electric Proms
The BBC has axed its Electric Proms music festival due to “continuing efficiency savings” - ending a five-year run that included shows from Sir Paul McCartney, Robert Plant and Sir Elton John.
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NewsPinewood and Framestore launch film services firm
Pinewood Shepperton, Framestore and producer and former US studio exec Steve Norris have set up a new production services company.
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NewsMTV to take Plain Jane global
MTV is to adapt reality makeover series Plain Jane for its international networks with production to start this spring.
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NewsAbbey Road to host C4 shows
Channel 4 has ordered two new music shows set in the world famous Abbey Road studios, including a special with former Oasis frontman Liam Gallagher.
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NewsJLC to profile Steven Seagal for C5
Justin Lee Collins has met Steven Seagal for a new Channel 5 documentary that aims to uncover the life of the Hollywood action star.
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NewsBoardwalk Empire wins again at SAG awards
US drama Boardwalk Empire, set to debut on new channel Sky Atlantic tomorrow, picked up two prizes at the Screen Actors Guild Awards - as did UK-produced drama Temple Grandin.
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NewsSee Festival line-up unveiled
Film-makers Chris Atkins, Kim Longinotto and Mark Henderson are to appear at the sixth See Brighton Documentary Festival, when it returns in February.
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NewsUKTV in legal battle over Dave name
Digital TV channel Dave could be forced to change its name after a London-based branding consultancy launched a legal challenge.
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NewsJacqui Smith to front BBC porn doc
Former Home Secretary Jacqui Smith, who put adult films watched by her husband on expenses, is to investigate the porn industry for a BBC documentary
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NewsBBC recommissions Come Fly With Me
The latest comedy show from Little Britain duo Matt Lucas and David Walliams has been recommissioned for a second series, the BBC has announced.
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NewsC5 and Endemol in advanced talks over Big Brother deal
Talks between Channel 5’s Richard Desmond and Endemol UK are at an advanced stage as the two sides attempt to hammer out a deal for Big Brother.
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NewsStrictly's Moira Ross promoted to BBC format role
Moira Ross is returning to the BBC’s in-house entertainment team with a promotion, after a month producing the Strictly Come Dancing UK tour.
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NewsImpossible hires Tweenies exec
Impossible Pictures has appointed Tell-Tale Production’s managing director Karl Woolley to head its kids division.
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NewsGino D'Acampo celebrates home cooking for ITV1
I’m a Celebrity…Get Me Out of Here! winner Gino D’Acampo is to front a new daytime cookery show for ITV1.
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NewsDisney Junior to replace Playhouse
Disney is rebranding its preschool channel Playhouse Disney as a multiplatform channel Disney Junior to be distributed on TV, mobile and online.
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NewsTrust warns BBC to improve ties with online indies
The BBC Trust has warned the BBC to improve its relationship with online indie suppliers to improve its transparency and has expressed doubts about the effectiveness of the current quota system.
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NewsBBC America plans royal wedding show
Presenter Cat Deeley is set to bring a group of royal wedding fanatics from the US to London for a new show.
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NewsFrankie Boyle and Daily Show top C4 complaints
Frankie Boyle’s Tramadol Nights attracted more criticism in December than the top five most complained about programmes the previous month, according to new Channel 4’s figures.
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NewsBBC criticised over dog fouling exercise
A council leader has criticised the BBC after 20 dogs were encouraged to foul a residential street for a television programme.