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    Steve Jones to 'take a break' from Sky 1

    2008-11-24T12:28:15Z

    Steve Jones, the Sky 1 commissioner who revived classic 90s show Gladiators, is to take a career break and relocate to Australia.

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    Christmas 2008: Childrens

    2008-11-24T12:25:15Z

    Highlights of childrens programming coming to the BBC this Christmas.

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    Christmas 2008: BBC HD

    2008-11-24T12:18:57Z

    The following films and programmes will be simulcast on the BBC HD channel, the BBC's High Definition channel available through Freesat, Sky and Virgin Media this Christmas.

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    Christmas 2008: BBC1

    2008-11-24T12:14:55Z

    Highlights of shows coming to BBC1 this Christmas.

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    I'm a Celebrity wins with 7.8m

    2008-11-24T11:52:50Z

    ITV1's hit reality show I'm a Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here! continued its winning ways on Friday night with 7.8m viewers (33.9% share) at 9pm.

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    Atkinson to revisit Blackadder

    2008-11-24T11:39:03Z

    Rowan Atkinson has granted his first in-depth interview about his iconic Blackadder role in Tiger Aspect's second documentary on the classic BBC sitcom.

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    DCD backed by biggest shareholder

    2008-11-24T11:27:34Z

    DCD Media's largest shareholder Gartmore Investment Management has moved to shore up the super-indie's share price by buying£2.6m of loan notes from un-named parties.

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    EastEnders stabbing escapes censure

    2008-11-24T11:20:03Z

    A controversial EastEnders episode that featured a violent stabbing was acceptable for a pre-watershed audience, Ofcom has ruled.

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    BBC1 finds 6.5m Survivors

    2008-11-24T11:05:39Z

    Overnights: BBC1's new apocalyptic drama Survivors got off to a fine start last night at 9pm with a strong 6.5m viewers (25.4%) but the show was no match for ITV1's I'm a Celebrity.

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    Welsh indie commissions drop by a third

    2008-11-24T10:48:27Z

    Commissions from Welsh indies fell by a third in 2007, with all ITV1 orders coming from outside of the nation.

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    TV Critics 24 November ‘08

    2008-11-24T10:23:38Z

    “It's a low-budget Lost.” Read on for the critics' full verdict on last night's TV.

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    DCD boss steps down

    2008-11-24T09:36:34Z

    DCD Media is hunting for a new chief executive after Chris Hunt stepped down to return to programme-making.

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    Sergeant's last waltz brings in 11.1m

    2008-11-24T09:24:12Z

    John Sergeant's last waltz on Strictly Come Dancing on Saturday was a huge hit with the viewers, peaking with an audience of 11.1m (44.8% share) at 7pm.

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    Celebs to dance for ITV Studios

    2008-11-24T09:02:05Z

    A new dance show where celebrities are taught some of the most famous routines in history is in the pipeline at ITV Studios.

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    BBC1 drops Bonekickers

    2008-11-21T17:50:59Z

    Archaeology drama Bonekickers has been dropped by BBC1 after just one series following a mauling by the critics and disappointing ratings.

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    Deayton to replace Ross as Comedy Awards host

    2008-11-21T17:31:58Z

    Angus Deayton will host this year's British Comedy Awards, replacing disgraced BBC presenter Jonathan Ross.

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    BBC emails reveal Sachsgate details

    2008-11-21T17:25:01Z

    Jonathan Ross and Russell Brand were both “very keen” for the prank call at the centre of Sachsgate to be aired, BBC Radio 2 producer Nic Philps has claimed.

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    Stelling sticks with Soccer Saturday

    2008-11-21T15:02:34Z

    Armchair football fans can relax - the quick witted Jeff Stelling will continue to host Soccer Saturday despite landing the job presenting Countdown.

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    BBC under fire over more Brand/Ross claims

    2008-11-21T13:33:50Z

    The BBC Trust has criticised the corporation over two further breaches of decency involving Russell Brand and Jonathan Ross.

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    At-a-glance: Sachsgate

    2008-11-21T13:31:00Z

    Broadcastnow’s complete coverage of the Sachsgate scandal, sparked after presenters Jonathan Ross and Russell Brand left lewd messages on actor Andrew Sachs’ answerphone during Brand’s BBC Radio 2 show. Click on any of the headlines below to read more.