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NewsBBC in discussion to set IPTV standard
The BBC is in talks with other public service broadcasters to agree a standard technology that would make IPTV content available on traditional television sets.
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NewsBBC proposals may change economics of broadcasting
The BBC could “transform the economics of the entire [broadcasting] sector” with a raft of new proposals, director general Mark Thompson has claimed
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NewsThompson resists BBCW profit share with C4
BBC director general Mark Thompson has sent out his clearest signal yet that the corporation will try and resist any deal to siphon off a percentage of profits from BBC Worldwide to Channel 4.
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NewsS4C launches kids service
Welsh broadcaster S4C launched its new service for preschool viewers this morning and we have the opening minutes to view here.
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NewsRussian victory brings success for ITV1
Russia's convincing 3-1 victory over The Netherlands in Euro 2008 gave ITV1 an average audience of 7.6m viewers (37.9%) for the actual match at 7.45pm.
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NewsTV critics 23 June '08
'... which, in its current incarnation I cannot bring myself to love.' Read on for the critics' full verdict on last night's TV.
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NewsBBC NI to create marriage bootcamp
Green Inc Film & Television will attempt to cure husbands of their bad habits by sending them to a “marriage bootcamp” for a BBC Northern Ireland show.
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NewsRichard & Judy to appear at Edinburgh
Richard Madeley and Judy Finnigan will discuss their move from Channel 4 to UKTV with Nick Ferrari at this year's MediaGuardian Edinburgh International Television Festival.
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NewsOfcom: EastEnders gave kids sleepless nights
Ofcom has slammed the BBC for giving children sleepless nights following the Easter weekend episodes of EastEnders that featured character Max Branning being buried alive.
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NewsBBC presents radical plan to share resources
The BBC has made an unprecedented offer to share some of its resources with its commercial rivals in its submission to Ofcom for the regulator's report into the future of PSB in the UK.
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NewsDamazer rejects C4 criticism
BBC4 Radio 4 controller Mark Damazer has rejected Channel 4's claim that the station is too focussed on older, middle class listeners and has accused C4 of exploiting the “myth” for commercial purposes.
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NewsTop Gear speeds off with 6.1m
BBC2's popular motoring show Top Gear was back in the fast lane last night as 6.1m (23.3%) tuned in at 8pm for the new series, more than the start of the previous run.
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NewsFive News names Kaplinsky cover
Five News presenters Matt Barbet and Isla Traquair are to replace Natasha Kaplinsky when she goes on maternity leave later this year.
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NewsTV critics 20 June '08
'... more Enid Blyton than Jurassic Park.' Read on for the critics' full verdict on last night's TV.
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NewsITV1 football gives Big Brother the boot
The removal of Alexandra De-Gale from the Big Brother house was seen by a total audience of 4.3m viewers (18.4%) but it proved to be no match for ITV1's coverage of Euro 2008.
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NewsBritz sold to US
Britz, Channel 4's gritty drama about two British-born Muslims, is to be shown in the US later this year after being acquired by cable channel BBC America.
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NewsOfcom considering Capital competition
Ofcom is looking into a Capital Radio competition that was reopened after the£155,000 winner of its “LondoniTest” phone-in competition was found to be ineligible.
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NewsTribal Wives engage 2.3m
BBC2's new factual series Tribal Wives got off to a steady start last night at 9pm with a respectable 2.3m viewers (10%).
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NewsExecs: timid broadcasters are ‘watering down' PSB shows
Broadcasters are “watering down” public service content by being too risk-averse, leading producers have claimed.
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NewsRuggie Media ceases trading
Ruggie Media, the indie behind Sky One hit Nothing but the Truth, is understood to have ceased trading.