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NewsITV's Downton undermines BBC, says Adam Smith Institute
The “revival” of ITV, with the airing of programmes such as Downton Abbey, is undermining the BBC’s right to be publicly funded, the Adam Smith Institute has suggested.
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NewsDavid Young leaves 12 Yard
12 Yard Productions founder David Young, who sold the indie to ITV in a £35m deal, is leaving the company after almost 10 years.
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NewsBroadbent and Simm to star in Abbott's Exile
The BBC has revealed further details of a new three-part drama, Exile, created by Paul Abbott and written by Danny Brocklehurst.
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NewsDownton and Red Bee triumph at Promax Awards
Downton Abbey scooped two awards at the Promax Awards for best drama promo and best use of music, while Red Bee Media picked up channel of the year for its work with CBBC.
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NewsHunt to return to witness stand
Jay Hunt has been called back to the witness stand in the tribunal case between former presenter Miriam O’Reilly and the BBC, after new evidence emerged late last week.
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NewsSecond name emerges for BBC Trust chair
Journalist Julian Bray has revealed he is a candidate to become chairman of the BBC Trust and that the role is set to be changed significantly.
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NewsStrikes definitely off, NUJ confirms
The NUJ has called off the strike due to take place on Monday, as the joint unions have been offered the opportunity to talk to the BBC early next week.
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NewsWood linked to BBC Trust chair
Former ITN chief executive Mark Wood has emerged as a candidate to become the next chair of the BBC Trust.
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NewsAxe red button comedy, says BBC Trust
The BBC Trust has recommended that the corporation should phase out its “red button” interactive service for comedy and drama programmes to save money.
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NewsSTV foiled in indie status bid
The production arm of Scottish broadcaster STV has been thwarted in its long-running attempt to win indie status.
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NewsTCI round-up: C4 offers history and cookery lessons
History with Niall Ferguson and cooking with Gizzi Erskine are on Channel 4’s timetable in a round up of shows added to The Commissioning Index this week.
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NewsGroup blasts BBC's "cynical" animation project
The trade body representing independent animation companies has blasted the BBC’s plans to build an in house production unit, saying it “would be a blow to the heart” of the industry.
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NewsVaizey: BBC got "superb" licence fee deal
The BBC got a “superb” licence fee settlement as part of the Comprehensive Spending Review (CSR) and will retain its independence from the Government despite budget cuts, Ed Vaizey has insisted.
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NewsThe X Factor final ad revenues "to hit £25m"
This year’s X Factor final could rake in more than £25 million in advertising revenue for ITV, agencies have predicted.
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NewsMorgan set to join Mentorn as head of development
Emma Morgan has been appointed head of development and executive producer at Mentorn Media after nearly eight years at rival indie Twofour.
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NewsHunt: presenters' appearance doesn't matter
Jay Hunt has denied that appearance was ever a factor when casting Countryfile presenters in defence of the decision to axe Miriam O’Reilly.
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NewsNUJ offers to call off strike
The NUJ strike planned for next week will be called off and talks re-opened if the BBC drops disciplinary action against three overseas union members who supported the strike.
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NewsITV2 lines up Kerry Katona series
Kerry Katona has been lined up to feature in a new ITV2 ob doc and could go on to become a long-term replacement for Katie Price.
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NewsFine tuning of BBC offer could prevent NUJ strikes
A telephone call between BBC HR director Lucy Adams and Bectu general secretary Gerry Morrissey may have set the wheels in motion to avert the NUJ strike planned for next week.
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NewsRoot6 hires Avid's Smith
Root6 has appointed Malcolm Smith to the newly created position of senior broadcast account manager.