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NewsSky1 orders Fat Families special
Sky1 has commissioned a studio-based special of hit factual entertainment show Fat Families.
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NewsKatie Price may edit Today programme
Glamour model Katie Price has been approached to be a guest editor for BBC Radio 4’s flagship news programme, according to reports.
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NewsC4 poaches the BBC's scheduling supremo
Channel 4 has again raided the BBC for a key executive, hiring George Dixon to replace Rosemary Newell as controller of channel management.
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NewsBBC Worldwide unveils apps
Doctor Who, Top Gear and the Teletubbies feature in a range of new apps unveiled by BBC Worldwide, to be launched ahead of Christmas.
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News1Xtra names new breakfast DJ
BBC Radio 1Xtra has appointed Twin B as its new weekday breakfast show DJ in a bid to attract younger listeners, with existing hosts Trevor Nelson and Gemma Cairney moving to later solo daytime slots.
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NewsDiversity awards: Vote now
VOTE NOW: Broadcast readers can now vote online and decide the Most Groundbreaking Programme in this year’s Cultural Diversity Network Awards.
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NewsSnell appoints Rowe as CTO
UK broadcast manufacturer Snell has appointed Robert Rowe as chief technology officer.
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NewsFeltz to take over Kennedy's Radio 2 show
Vanessa Feltz is to join BBC Radio 2 to take over the early breakfast show slot vacated by Sarah Kennedy.
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NewsBSkyB: News Corp takeover would benefit news
There could be less choice of independent news if the Government blocks News Corporation from taking over BSkyB, the Sky News operator has claimed.
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NewsEx-army chief attacks BBC over McGovern drama
A former head of the Army has accused BBC1 of “gross insensitivity (and) gross arrogance” for screening a drama which portrayed bullying among troops.
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NewsRadio 2 rooting for DJ Levi
Musician-turned-chef Levi Roots is to spice up the airwaves - by becoming a Radio 2 DJ.
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NewsBritain wins five International Emmys
Britain’s TV talent enjoyed a triumphant night at the International Emmys, walking off with half the main awards.
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NewsCorrie claims top prizes at RTS NW Awards
Coronation Street creator Tony Warren and actor Bill Roache collected the top prize at this year’s RTS North West Awards, commemorating all those who have played a role in the soap’s success over the past 50 years.
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NewsChurch calls for News Corp BSkyB bid to be blocked
The Church of England has called for a £12 billion News Corp bid to take control of broadcasting giant BSkyB to be blocked.
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NewsEndemol to explore debt options
Big Brother producer Endemol is set to appoint financial advisers to explore its debt restructuring options.
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NewsMental health depictions criticised
The depiction of people with mental health issues on a large number of TV programmes and films has been criticised by a Department of Health-backed report.
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NewsThompson to face licence fee payers' questions
The BBC director general will be questioned by licence fee payers at a Voice of the Listener and Viewer (VLV) event this week.
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NewsBBC teams with Discovery to tell History of the World
The BBC and Discovery Channel US are joining forces to produce a landmark series in which journalist Andrew Marr looks back over 20,000 years of human history.
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NewsCaroline Quentin to host BBC2 restoration series
The BBC has commissioned a new factual series to be presented by Caroline Quentin called Restoration Home.
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NewsGeorge Galloway rapped by Ofcom again
George Galloway has been found in breach of Ofcom rules on impartiality for a second time in just over a year, after the former Respect MP described Israel as “a terrorist gangster state” and a “miscreant, law breaking rogue, war launching, occupying state”.