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NewsDTG adds to Testing centre
The Digital TV Group (DTG) is upgrading its DTG Testing centre by providing manufacturers with a single facility for checking the test and conformance of Connected TVs and HbbTV, Freeview and Freesat devices.
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NewsCapital radio to go national
Global Radio is to extend its Capital brand to regional stations across the UK - scrapping the Galaxy name after more than 20 years on the airwaves.
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NewsScreen East to close amidst theft allegations
Screen East, the regional screen agency for the east of England, is no longer operating following insolvency, and finance manager Melvin Welton has been arrested on suspicion of theft, it has been confirmed.
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NewsUnions committed to BBC strike action
The three unions leading the charge against the BBC’s proposed pension reforms have said they are committed to plans for industrial action, despite the corporation’s concessionary third option.
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NewsITV 'close' to Simon Cowell deal
ITV is close to securing Simon Cowell’s services for a further three years in a deal which could reportedly be worth £20m.
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Entwistle wins Edinbugh festival role
The BBC’c controller of knowledge commissioning George Entwistle is taking on the role of advisory chair for the Edinburgh International TV Festival next year.
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NewsSNP considering rival PSB
Scotland’s culture secretary Fiona Hyslop has launched a review examining the viability of a new Scottish public service broadcaster to compete with the BBC.
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NewsBBC to open Broom Cupboard archive
It was the launchpad for stars such as Phillip Schofield, Zoe Ball and Philippa Forrester - now the BBC is celebrating the 25th anniversary of the launch of the “broom cupboard” by opening up its archive.
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NewsBSkyB/ITV return to pre-recession turnover
BSkyB and ITV appear to have shrugged off the economic woes of 2009, according to the public body the European Audiovisual Observatory.
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NewsOfcom: Talksport broke compliance rules
Talksport Radio has been rapped by regulator Ofcom over compliance procedures in shows presented by sacked DJ Jon Gaunt.
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NewsSomethin' Else hunts digital exec
Somethin’ Else is hunting for a new head of digital development following the departure of Ben Cave to Apple.
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NewsFellowes to pen ITV Titanic drama
Gosford Park writer Julian Fellowes is to pen a new drama series for ITV1 about the sinking of the Titanic, made by the producer behind the BBC’s Bleak House.
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NewsLiving orders fashionista pilot from ITVS
Living TV has ordered a pilot show ITV Studios following the eccentric adventures of German fashionista Harald Glööckler.
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NewsDisney acquires Small Potatoes
A forthcoming CBeebies series about four singing potatoes has been picked up by Disney for broadcast in the US.
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NewsBBC climbs down on pension proposals
The BBC has bowed to pressure from union demands over its pension reforms, offering an alternative to the controversial 1% cap on pensionable pay.
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NewsThompson defends Canvas
Mark Thompson has made an impassioned defence of Project Canvas, saying it could level the playing field for access to audiences.
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NewsBBC names global iPlayer chief
BBC Worldwide has hired a global launch director for the iPlayer to head up the proposed roll out of an international commercial version of the catch up service around the world.
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NewsBroadband competition tops 7m
The number of “unbundled” broadband lines in the UK has passed the 7 million mark for the first time.
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NewsChannel 4 unveils Britdoc initiatives
Channel 4 has stepped up its commitment to documentaries after injecting £50,000 into its Britdoc Foundation and partnering with sportswear brand Puma for a range of grants and awards.
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NewsCineflix signs Colin Jarvis
Colin Jarvis, the former BBC Worldwide exec who took Strictly Come Dancing and The Weakest Link around the world, has resurfaced at Cineflix.