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    Cake strikes US DVD deal for Loopidoo

    2008-02-11T15:49:06Z

    Boutique children's programming outfit Cake Distribution has struck a US DVD deal with LA-based PorchLight Home Entertainment for new animated series Loopdidoo.

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    Abbey inks publishing deals for Wide Eye

    2008-02-11T15:46:21Z

    Children's programming outfit Abbey Home Media Group has struck new publishing deals in Germany and the Middle East for its pre-school show Wide Eye.

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    RDF develops online game for Fox

    2008-02-11T15:43:31Z

    RDF USA has developed on online game based on its Fox gameshow Don't Forget the Lyrics that will allow viewers to upload videos of their own karaoke performances on the network's website.

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    Bafta to reach bigger international audience

    2008-02-11T15:41:32Z

    All3Media International has struck a number of new deals in major territories for this year's Orange British Academy Film Awards, including its first deal with Canada's CBC. Over 100 territories have signed up to broadcast the awards show, either as a live feed or within 48 hours of the original ...

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    Digital radio body fights back

    2008-02-11T14:49:19Z

    The Digital Radio Development Bureau (DRDB) has defended DAB radio after GCap announced it would axe digital-only stations TheJazz and Planet Rock.

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    BBC stays faithful to DAB

    2008-02-11T13:26:26Z

    The BBC has underscored its commitment to digital radio, following GCap's announcement earlier today that it is withdrawing from DAB altogether.

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    Andrew Pierce joins LBC

    2008-02-11T12:34:59Z

    LBC 97.3 FM is to launch a weekend politics and current affairs programme hosted by Daily Telegraph assistant editor Andrew Pierce.

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    BBC cautions staff over internet images

    2008-02-11T12:27:39Z

    The BBC has cautioned editorial staff over the use of photographs lifted from social networking sites.

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    Echo Beach lures just 2.3m

    2008-02-11T12:08:07Z

    ITV1's troubled soap Echo Beach continued to struggle at 9.30pm on Friday with just 2.3m (10%), making the commercial network the least watched terrestrial channel at the time.

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    McKenzie is new Miss Marple

    2008-02-11T11:45:04Z

    Cranford star Julia McKenzie is to be the new Miss Marple, taking over from Geraldine McEwan.

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    BBC award switchover contract to eaga

    2008-02-11T11:22:39Z

    The BBC has appointed green support services company eaga to manage the digital switchover Help Scheme.

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    Viewers fail to be dazzled by Baftas

    2008-02-11T11:21:50Z

    BBC1's coverage of the British Academy Film Awards last night largely failed to impress the viewers with the first instalment at 9pm only gaining an audience of 3.5m (14.2%).

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    TV critics 11 February '08

    2008-02-11T11:04:58Z

    'Little more than a pretty snowstorm of details.' Read on for more cutting criticism of the weekend's TV.

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    Burnham shares top slicing vision

    2008-02-11T10:55:29Z

    New culture secretary Andy Burnham has made a veiled indication that he will back radical proposals to share out the BBC licence fee, sharing the vision of his predecessor James Purnell.

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    Jamie's Shaker lands C4 in hot water

    2008-02-11T10:47:12Z

    Ofcom has criticised Channel 4 after Jamie Oliver prominently used one of his self-branded utensils in the Jamie at Home series.

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    Blaxill resurfaces at Bauer

    2008-02-11T10:25:16Z

    Former BBC 6Music head of programmes Ric Blaxill has joined Bauer Radio as a launch consultant to help the group expand its digital radio services.

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    British companies snare vfx awards

    2008-02-11T09:26:16Z

    The Visual Effects Society honoured a host of UK artists and companies - including Framestore CFC, The Senate, MPC, Rainmaker London and Jellyfish Pictures - at its 2008 awards ceremony.

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    Setanta Sports set for bidding war

    2008-02-11T09:24:25Z

    Premier League football broadcaster Setanta Sports is at the centre of takeover speculation after a reported£1bn-plus offer for the business.

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    GCap turns its back on DAB

    2008-02-11T08:55:33Z

    GCap Media will slash its DAB output as part of cost-saving measures intended to boost profits at the group by£12.3m.

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    Shed restructures board as execs invest

    2008-02-08T14:37:11Z

    Shed Media has restructured its board and its key directors have upped their stakes in the listed producer.