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NewsTVF secure William/Kate sales
A new film about Prince William and Kate Middleton has helped TVF International round off the year with a run of fresh sales.
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NewsOnline firms turn to TV advertising
Young web businesses have increased their spending on TV advertising, shaking off concerns on marketing costs that have overshadowed the industry since the dotcom bubble burst in 2000.
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NewsiPlayer tops 1.3bn in 2010
Doctor Who was the most-watched programme on the BBC iPlayer in 2010, a year that saw the catch-up service exceed a record-breaking 1.3bn requests of TV and radio shows.
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News3sixtymedia creates effects for Agatha Christie classic
3sixtymedia has completed one its most ambitious jobs yet, a six-month project to create the special effects for ITV drama Murder on the Orient Express, which will be shown on Christmas Day.
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NewsPatten favourite for BBC Trust role
Lord Patten will face five challengers for the role of BBC Trust chairman, according to reports.
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NewsSarah Harding to host dating series
Sky Living has commissioned a third series of Dating In The Dark to be presented by Girls Aloud singer Sarah Harding.
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NewsSteptoe drama re-edited after complaints
The BBC re-edited a programme about Steptoe and Son star Harry H Corbett after the brother of his second wife said it was unfair to her.
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NewsFrankie Boyle in new race-hate words storm
Channel 4 has been condemned for broadcasting “deeply offensive” language after comedian Frankie Boyle used two racist words on his comedy series.
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NewsPope to deliver R4's Thought For the Day
Pope Benedict XVI will deliver BBC Radio 4’s Thought For The Day for the first time on Christmas Eve.
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NewsITV tops ratings in 2010
ITV outperformed the BBC with six of its programmes appearing in the most-watched shows of the year to date.
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NewsBenny Hill to launch new US channel
Indie DLT Entertainment has sold three shows including The Benny Hill Show to new US station Antenna TV.
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NewsBSkyB shares rocket after Cable gaffe
BSkyB shares have leapt higher as experts said Vince Cable’s embarrassing own goal increased News Corp’s chances of gaining clearance for its Sky takeover.
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NewsOfcom rejects complaints over disabled protester interview
Ofcom will not investigate a BBC News interview with a disabled student protester that generated 420 complaints to the media regulator.
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NewsAsian network DJ walks free from court
A DJ who fraudulently claimed more than £18,000 in benefits while working for the BBC’s Asian Network has walked free from court.
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NewsX Factor discriminates against union members - MP
A Labour MP has accused ITV talent show The X Factor of discrimination against trade union members.
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NewsGlenister criticises BBC for 'neglecting hits'
Ashes To Ashes star Philip Glenister has criticised the BBC for neglecting hit shows like his hugely popular time-travelling police series.
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NewsSecond minister 'boasted about BSkyB obstacles'
The Telegraph has reported that a second Liberal Democrat minister privately boasted to its undercover reporters about the party’s role in putting up obstacles to the BSkyB takeover.
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NewsCable to stay despite “declaring war” on Murdoch
Business Secretary Vince Cable will not step down in the wake of an undercover sting by reporters in which he “declared war” on Rupert Murdoch - but has been stripped of his responsibilities for media and telecoms.
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NewsC4 poaches Jimmy Doherty from BBC
Jimmy Doherty, the Suffolk farmer who has fronted a series of shows for the BBC, has been signed to an exclusive three-year deal by Channel 4.
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NewsX Factor magazine closed
The X Factor’s spin-off magazine has been closed after the seventh series of the hit ITV show ended last week.