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NewsHunt's cold comfort for IFNC losers
Culture secretary Jeremy Hunt has little sympathy for the TV firms that will be out of pocket as a result of the regional news pilots being scrapped.
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NewsBBC unveils Glastonbury plans
The BBC has revealed its plans for the 40th Glastonbury Festival, with coverage across terrestrial, radio and digital.
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NewsBig Brother to crown Ultimate Champion
Big Brother producers are planning one final hurrah for the reality show with a two-week ‘Ultimate Champion’ face-off.
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NewsBBC Trust boss meets with culture secretary
A lengthy private meeting has been held between the BBC Trust chairman Sir Michael Lyons and culture secretary Jeremy Hunt as major changes to the broadcaster’s ruling bodies are being considered.
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NewsSequence provides editors for World Cup coverage
Sequence Post is providing HBS, IMG and Sunset & Vine with Final Cut Pro editors that will be cutting packages and programmes during this month’s football World Cup in South Africa.
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NewsFlame op and dubbing mixer join Prime Focus
Prime Focus has added senior Flame artist Fasa Oyiboto to its commercials team and dubbing mixer Stephen ‘Wid’ Cook to its broadcast operation.
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NewsAshley Jensen back in BBC comedy
Extras star Ashley Jensen is coming back to the BBC as the star of a new 60-minute comedy pilot.
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NewsHeggessey leaving Talkback Thames
Lorraine Heggessey is leaving Talkback Thames, a shock move that sees her exit her chief executive post after five years at the helm.
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NewsHunt: IFNCs officially axed
The government has officially axed pilot schemes for Independently Funded News Consortia, redirecting the money into the roll-out of superfast broadband.
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NewsWaybuloo acquired in Italy
CBeebies preschool series Waybuloo has been picked up for broadcast on two channels in Italy.
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NewsNight Garden planted in US
BBC children’s series In the Night Garden is to make its US debut following a deal by BBC Worldwide.
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NewsBBCW names Euro managers
BBC Worldwide has made two senior appointments to oversee sales across key European territories.
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NewsJay Hunt to front RTS event
BBC1 controller Jay Hunt is to provide insight into what she considers the anatomy of a good TV idea in an RTS event later this month.
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NewsSky signs Dizzee Rascal as talent judge
Chart star Dizzee Rascal is turning TV talent judge in a new series for Sky 1.
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Sony rolls out UK VOD service
Sony has rolled out its multi-platform video portal in the UK offering ad-funded access to classic US shows such as Bewitched, Diff’rent Strokes and Married With Children.
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NewsAbortion ad draws 600 complaints to C4
Channel 4 received more than 600 complaints over its decision to air an advert for Marie Stopes, the charity that offers advice on issues surrounding abortions and sexual health.
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NewsShed MBO takes fresh twist
The saga of Shed Media’s planned MBO has taken a fresh twist, with a new potential backer emerging.
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NewsBBC teams with Skillset
The BBC has joined forces with training organisation Skillset for a series of new bespoke professional development courses, some of which will be made available to workers throughout the media.
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NewsRights.tv to work with Rowland
Rights.tv is expanding its London office by working with former Hit Entertainment and BBC exec Jan Rowland as a consultant.
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NewsTen Alps TV revenue falls £3m
Ten Alps has shrugged off a £3m revenue fall in its television business to outline ambitious plans for expansion.