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NewsPeep Show star criticises online preview
Peep Show actor David Mitchell has criticised Channel 4’s decision to launch the new series through on demand service 4oD - a week before its terrestrial airing.
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NewsBBC unwraps Christmas line-up
Comedy specials, brand new drama, a Strictly Come Dancing special and Top of the Pops all feature in the BBC’s Christmas schedules, it has been revealed.
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NewsHugh Dennis to host BBC2 improv show
Outnumbered star Hugh Dennis is to front a new improv gameshow from the creator of Mock the Week for BBC2.
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NewsBBC Learning names senior team
BBC Learning has appointed three senior execs, including a former Channel 4 commissioner, to kick-start a new strategy.
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NewsSky reveals Bravo closure date
Sky has confirmed the date it is to turn off Bravo, ending 25 years on British screens.
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NewsMoD criticises BBC drama over army bullying
The head of the Army has written to the BBC, criticising a controversial drama showing bullying among British troops in Afghanistan, the Ministry of Defence (MoD) said.
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NewsI'm a Celebrity viewers refunded
ITV was last night forced to offer a refund to viewers who voted for Gillian McKeith in I’m A Celebrity…Get Me Out of Here! after she pulled out of a live bushtucker trial for “health reasons”.
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NewsS4C urges Trust to clarify 'creative independence'
Sir Michael Lyons’ reassurances that S4C will remain “creatively independent” fall short of what the Welsh broadcaster believes is acceptable, the chair of the authority has said.
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NewsCNN equips news crews with JVC camcorders
CNN has ordered 177 JVC GY-HM100 camcorders as it sets about replacing its tape-based fleet of DV camcorders.
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NewsTVF secures Wills and Kate sales
TVF International has sold its recently produced documentary about Prince William and Kate Middleton to a raft of broadcasters around the world, following news of the couple’s engagement.
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NewsDownton Abbey creator to become Tory peer
The creator of hit ITV period drama Downton Abbey is to be made a Conservative peer in the House of Lords, it was revealed today.
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NewsWaterloo Road gets online spin-off
BBC drama Waterloo Road is extending online with a new spin-off series that will catch-up with characters that had left the series.
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NewsCrozier speaks of second switchover
Internet and television convergence has led to the advent of a second digital switchover, ITV chief executive Adam Crozier declared.
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NewsSky orders Diversity 3D special
Britain’s Got Talent dance troupe Diversity are to be the subject of a new 3D special for Sky, as the broadcaster continues to ramp up its 3D content.
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NewsProf. Brian Cox to deliver RTS lecture
Professor Brian Cox, who scored ratings success with the BBC2’s Wonders of the Solar System, is to deliver a lecture on making a big bang with science documentaries.
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NewsC4 wants Million Pound Drop for Christmas
Channel 4 has commissioned a festive run of The Million Pound Drop Live and has revealed its line-up of Christmas programming.
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NewsTCI round-up: Christmas crackers
The festive season’s TV schedule this year features themed nights celebrating Peep Show and Father Ted , as well as a spoof awards and countdown show on E4.
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NewsUKTV hunting multi-platform projects
UKTV will only look to commission shows which have a strong multi-platform element for flagship channels Dave, Good Food and Home.
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NewsBBC Trust is "broken", says Bland
The BBC Trust is “broken” and should ultimately be disbanded, a former chairman of the corporation has claimed.
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NewsMatt Baker in line to host One Show
Matt Baker has emerged as the frontrunner to replace Jason Manford as co-host of The One Show.