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    Morse author honoured at Crime Thriller Awards

    2008-10-06T12:46:25Z

    Inspector Morse author Colin Dexter has been presented with a prestigious prize for his crime-fighting creation by Prime Suspect star Dame Helen Mirren.

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    Friday ratings: Little Britain USA

    2008-10-06T12:37:39Z

    The US version of the hit sketch show Little Britain entertained the viewers on Friday night with a strong 4.7m (21.6%) at 9.30pm.

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    Fringe benefits Sky 1

    2008-10-06T11:54:42Z

    Sky 1's lastest US drama acquisition Fringe - the new supernatural offering from Lost creator JJ Abrams - got off to a solid start at 9pm last night with 292,000 (1.49%).

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    Iannucci to produce library sitcom

    2008-10-06T11:26:28Z

    The BBC has ordered a pilot of an sitcom set in a library from Father Ted co-creator Arthur Mathews and Armando Iannucci.

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    GMG calls for more docs

    2008-10-06T11:18:00Z

    GMG Radio is inviting radio indies to pitch new ideas for its 13-strong network of stations after a positive response to its first set of documentaries which aired this summer.

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    BBC lines up daytime QI

    2008-10-06T10:39:32Z

    The BBC has commissioned a pilot of a BBC2 daytime spin-off of QI as the erudite panel show prepares to move to BBC1.

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    BBC4 in league with Gatiss

    2008-10-06T10:29:14Z

    BBC4 is lining up a supernatural drama from League of Gentlemen actor Mark Gatiss as part of its Christmas season.

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    Indies win Disney commissions

    2008-10-06T10:27:45Z

    Playhouse Disney has ordered six UK indies to develop a series of short animated films that help teach pre-schoolers about the environment in a fun and playful way.

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    The X Factor back on form

    2008-10-06T09:52:30Z

    ITV1's ratings smash The X Factor was back on form on Saturday with a huge average audience of 9.8m (40.5%), 600,000 more than BBC1's Strictly Come Dancing.

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    TV Critics 6 October ‘08

    2008-10-06T09:28:28Z

    “The show would be a lot easier to like if you had the sense that such calculated shocks were serving something other than mere shock itself.” Read on for the critics' full verdict on last night's TV.

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    C4's Sex Education sparks anger

    2008-10-06T09:23:31Z

    Channel 4 received 173 complaints about The Sex Education Show last month, with viewers particularly concerned about its pre-watershed slot.

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    C4: Top 10 most praised

    2008-10-06T09:12:44Z

    The top 10 most praised programmes on Channel 4 in September.

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    C4: Top 10 most criticised

    2008-10-06T09:09:44Z

    The top 10 most criticised programmes on Channel 4 in September.

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    CVP-Mitcorp adds to NW presence

    2008-10-05T20:43:56Z

    Equipment dealer CVP-Mitcorp has taken advantage of the demise of Preston-based reseller Video Source by recruiting three of its former members of staff and taking a lease on its vacant office building.

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    Muppits show new way of sharing resources

    2008-10-05T20:34:24Z

    A new initiative funded by the government's Technology Strategy Board and coordinated by the DTG intends to bring a new efficiency to post production by encouraging the shared use of resources.

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    Carter made broadcasting minister

    2008-10-03T17:54:29Z

    Former Ofcom chief executive Stephen Carter has been handed a new government role of minister for communications, technology and broadcasting.

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    Overview: Strictly Come Dancing

    2008-10-03T17:12:20Z

    Overview of this years ratings for BBC1's Strictly Come Dancing, including analysis of the main show, spin-off series and comparisons with rival The X Factor on ITV.

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    Overview: The X Factor

    2008-10-03T16:59:53Z

    Overview of this years ratings for ITV's The X Factor, including analysis of the main show, spin-off series and comparisons with rival Strictly Come Dancing on BBC1.

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    Kangaroo deadline extended

    2008-10-03T16:38:35Z

    The competition commission has set a new deadline for deciding the fate of Project Kangaroo - 8 February next year.

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    Concrete hires Sofos

    2008-10-03T15:31:12Z

    Concrete has appointed Dino Sofos as senior dubbing mixer and made him responsible for running the sound department at the London post house.