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NewsPerformers warn about Tory BBC plans
Some of Britain’s leading comedians and actors joined forces to oppose Conservative plans for the BBC.
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NewsRow erupts over election coverage
A row has erupted between the main political parties over the television coverage of the General Election campaign.
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NewsBBC facing anti-BNP protest
Protesters are to gather outside BBC headquarters today as the British National Party’s election broadcast is aired.
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NewsElection debate prompts over 100 compaints
More than 100 people are understood to have complained in the wake of the second live Prime Ministerial debate on Sky last night.
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NewsBBC to axe Working Lunch
BBC business series Working Lunch has been axed after more than 15 years on air.
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NewsChannels eye YouTube celebrity series
UK broadcasters are in talks to buy a beauty show fronted by YouTube sensation Lauren Luke.
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NewsUS remake of Toothbrush in pipeline
Don’t Forget Your Toothbrush, the classic Nineties gameshow hosted by Chris Evans, has taken a step closer to a US remake.
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NewsRoss interviews grounded stars via satellite
Jonathan Ross has secured an appearance from three Hollywood stars on his BBC1 chat show despite the flight ban caused by the Icelandic volcano – with interviews via satellite.
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NewsThe Family honoured at diversity awards
Channel 4 factual series The Family and BBC1 drama Small Island were among the winners at a new awards ceremony recognising diversity in TV production last night.
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NewsITV trials teleshopping Zone
ITV is to launch a late night teleshopping slot as part of efforts to develop new revenue streams.
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NewsVirgin 1 orders naked series
Staff at struggling businesses have been persuaded to strip naked for a new Virgin 1 series.
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NewsAnger at BBC decision on TV debate
A complaint about nationalists in Wales and Scotland being left out of a televised leadership debate has been rejected by the BBC Trust.
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NewsRadio 5 Live move north 'on track'
BBC director general Mark Thompson has revealed that 5 Live’s move to Salford Quays is on budget and proceeding as scheduled.
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NewsBBCW eyes South America push
BBC Worldwide has promoted Gareth Williams to oversee all future productions in South America.
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NewsFlight chaos curbs HBO celebrations
The British Film Institute’s celebration of US cable network HBO has fallen foul of this week’s flight chaos, with Hollywood stars and execs now staying firmly in the US for the weekend.
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NewsEndemol to make cinema debut with Man City doc
Endemol’s sports division has secured its first theatrical release – a film charting a year in the life of Manchester City Football Club.
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NewsFox rejects Torchwood US
US network Fox has passed on a planned remake of Doctor Who spin-off Torchwood.
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NewsFiver acquires Doctor Who spin-off K-9
Fiver has picked up the free-to-air rights to live action and CGI Doctor Who spin-off series K-9.
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NewsBBCW Italy sales point to change in attitude to UK
BBC Worldwide has sold a raft of BBC and ITV dramas into Italy, securing deals with some of the country’s biggest broadcasters.
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NewsPennington returns to revamp troops’ homes
UKTV’s homes and gardens channel Home is extending its relationship with US star Ty Pennington via a makeover series that will transform the homes of British soldiers.