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NewsOfcom: UK needs new PSB system by 2011
Ofcom has called for a new public service broadcasting system to be rushed in by 2011 - three years before existing commercial PSB licences come to an end.
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NewsTalkback makes Hole pilot for BBC1
Talkback Thames has made a UK pilot of “human Tetris” format Hole in the Wall for BBC1.
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NewsRoberts makes epic Journey for BBC2
Coast presenter Dr Alice Roberts has landed another major BBC2 documentary series, this time tracing the five epic routes our earliest ancestors took across the world.
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NewsOfcom: BBC must not be the sole provider of children's TV
The BBC is in danger of “extending its scope too far” if it remains the sole provider of public service children's programming, Ofcom has warned.
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Report notes rise of HDTV
HDTV is on the brink of mass market acceptance, according to an Informa report.
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NewsBBC staff seek option to ballot on a strike
The BBC is still facing the threat of staff strikes - despite being set to make fewer than 55 compulsory redundancies across News and Vision.
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NewsGMTV restructure sees senior job cuts
GMTV has cut five senior executive jobs since January as part of a wider restructure.
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NewsTalkback signs deal with Street producer
Talkback Thames has signed the latest in its talent partnership deals with John Chapman, producer of award-winning drama The Street.
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BBC funds black comic's comedy doc
The BBC comedy department is funding development for a comedy vehicle following the adventures of black London comedian Rudi Lickwood.
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NewsUS shows and docs for Fiver launch
Five has unveiled a fresh slate of acquired and original shows for the new schedule of Fiver, the new name for digital channel Five Life that will come into being on 28 April.
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NewsNAB Show Focus: Editor's pick
Technology editor Will Strauss picks the ten products and technologies not to miss at NAB this year.
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NewsNAB Show Focus: Tapeless HD cameras
Slightly further down the camera food chain from the Red One and the D-20, camera operators and facilities may well be discussing the merits of tapeless high definition cameras from Panasonic, Ikegami and Sony.
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NewsNAB Show Focus: Stereoscopic 3D
One of the most intriguing recent trends is the return of stereoscopic 3D. And there are plenty of developments on the horizon at NAB.
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NewsNAB Show Focus: Digital Intermediate
Once a niche product, Digital Intermediate (DI) has become mainstream and affordable and now tops many a facility owner's shopping list.
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BBC reorders comedy trio
BBC comedy controller Lucy Lumsden has ordered a trio of comedy recommissions, including a second 6 x 30-minute series of Harry Enfield and Paul Whitehouse's sketch show, Ruddy Hell! It's Harry and Paul, from Tiger Aspect.
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NewsNAB Show Focus: Editing and effects
The absence of the two biggest editing software companies should leave a gaping hole in NAB. But while neither Apple nor Avid have multimillion pound stands their presence will still be felt.
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UKTV takes on Perrin to boost entertainment portfolio
UKTV has appointed Tiger Aspect director of reality and popular factual Lisa Perrin to the newly created role of director of commissioning, entertainment.
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Roar recommissioned
Endemol UK's factual entertainment arm Cheetah Television is to make two more series of CBBC wildlife series Roar.
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Robinson fronts C4 psychic show
Time Team and Blackadder star Tony Robinson is to continue his fascination with history in a Channel 4 series in which he is hypnotised and quizzed about his past lives.
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Sky One docs follow Hatton for big fight
Sky One will screen two behind-the-scenes documentaries with British boxer Ricky Hatton as he prepares for his “homecoming” fight with Juan Lazcano.