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NewsHandford takes on development role at IWC Media
The Apprentice producer Clare Handford has joined IWC Media to become head of specialist factual development.
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NewsE4 signs up Natalie Cassidy for pregnancy reality doc series
E4 is to follow former EastEnders star Natalie Cassidy’s pregnancy in an observational reality series.
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NewsHigh churn expected in BBC Salford move
The BBC is bracing itself for a major churn in personnel as some staff who had signed up to the Salford move seek new jobs in a bid to stay in London.
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NewsYentob to address ‘problem’ teens post-Switch axe
Shows on BBC Switch will live on after the teen service is axed, BBC creative director Alan Yentob has claimed - admitting that the corporation has yet to find a way of properly serving teen viewers.
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NewsCook Yourself Thin returns for C4 daytime run
Channel 4 daytime show Cook Yourself Thin is to return to screens after three years away, after securing a sponsorship deal.
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NewsEx-EastEnders boss sets up indie with Kudos aid
Former EastEnders exec Diederick Santer is leaving the BBC after a decade to set up his own indie under the umbrella of Kudos Film and Television.
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News3D firm to launch in north-west
RTS Award-nominated director Reg Sanders is to launch a stereoscopic 3D production and consultancy company in the north-west after successfully completing test shoots for ITV.
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NewsAP picks Colt for new London studio
Business communications and IT managed services company Colt is providing HD connectivity for AP Global Media Services’ new studios in central London.
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NewsBBC rapped over Smith’s Venice trip
The BBC has come under fire after it flew Doctor Who actor Matt Smith to Italy for a making-of show - about a programme that was never filmed there.
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NewsWomen are stuck in TV timewarp, survey finds
The experience of women working in TV revealed by the latest Broadcast survey is one of little progress, with the gender pay gap, ageism, sexism and bullying all worsening since our first survey in 2006.
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NewsLygo’s ITVS move draws widespread approval
The TV industry has welcomed Kevin Lygo’s move from buyer to supplier in his new position as managing director of ITV Studios, where he brings credibility and an enviable track record with talent.
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NewsAbraham puts C4 under scrutiny
Channel 4 chief executive David Abraham has vowed to undertake a close internal assessment of the broadcaster’s culture and programming, drawing a line under a period of “looking for external solutions” to its challenges.
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NewsITV in deal to extend online interactivity
ITV has signed a six-month deal with live blogging platform Cover It Live that will see it ramp up its integration of the service with flagship shows including Britain’s Got Talent and This Morning.
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NewsPrime Focus returns salaries to former levels
Prime Focus is to reinstate the full salaries of all the UK staff that took a pay cut last year.
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Connective to launch new virtual world
Connective Media, the multimedia indie founded by former BBC Children’s head of co-production and acquisitions Jesse Cleverly, is developing a virtual world that “recreates the emotional engagement” of traditional television.
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NewsBBC looks to swing the ratings
BBC News will use a string of technical innovations to try to attract more viewers when the major broadcasters go head to head with their general election coverage tonight (6 May).
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NewsVisual Impact wins £1.5m Sky Sports order
Visual Impact has been awarded a £1.5m contract to supply camera kits to all freelance crews working for Sky Sports.
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NewsMTV UK’s Booth to lead comedy and drama push
MTV has promoted UK vice-president of programming David Booth to a new role helping to ramp up its international scripted drama and comedy output to 500 hours a year.
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NewsWarner Bros launches new movie service
Warner Bros is launching a new service on BT Vision this week that offers hit movies from the US studio’s catalogue.
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NewsConnock to chair RTS North West
Ten Alps chief executive Alex Connock is to take over as chairman of RTS North West and champion indie production in the region.