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    C4 to refund misled Richard & Judy viewers

    2007-02-19T16:35:00Z

    Channel 4 says it will refund any callers to Richard & Judy's You Say, We Pay quiz if an investigation into it reveals participants have been encouraged to take part even though they had no chance of winning.

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    Blog: Do it for the kids

    2007-02-19T16:25:00Z

    As kids TV producers urge Ofcom to safeguard the future of children's programming, Broadcast editor Lisa Campbell leads a call for the rest of the industry - and parents everywhere - to follow suit. Non-subscribers go here.

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    Fremantle expands lifestyle slate with first look deal

    2007-02-19T15:00:00Z

    FremantleMedia Enterprises has signed a first look development deal with former CNN correspondent Serena Yang to deliver a host of lifestyle titles for the international market.

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    Two series recommissioned for Cineflix

    2007-02-19T15:00:00Z

    Canada and London-based indie producer Cineflix has picked up re-commissions for two of its flagship properties Mayday and Psychic Investigators.

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    Apace Media forms Eastern European joint venture

    2007-02-19T15:00:00Z

    UK media group Apace Media has formed a strategic partnership with Scandinavian broadcast group MTG in order to strengthen its broadcast business in the Balkan region.

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    Millichip returns to RDF Rights as COO

    2007-02-19T14:55:00Z

    Former RDF Rights director of acquisitions Jane Millichip is returning to the company after an 18-month stint in New Zealand to take up the new position of chief operating officer.

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    Lion names US development head

    2007-02-19T14:45:00Z

    Lion Television USA has appointed Christy Spitzer as director of development as it continues to expand its presence in the US market.

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    US deals for TVF International

    2007-02-19T14:45:00Z

    Factual distributor TVF International has concluded a number of deals in the US including two sales for Five's The Madness of Prince Charles.

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    Kip Meek joins RadioCentre as non-exec

    2007-02-19T13:15:00Z

    Former Ofcom executive Kip Meek has joined the RadioCentre, the industry body for UK commercial radio, as non-executive director.

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    Primeval drops to 5.9 million

    2007-02-19T12:20:00Z

    The second episode of ITV1's new big-budget drama was unable to hold on to the impressive audience it got for its opening episode, dropping to 5.9 million (27.5%) on Saturday night.

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    Probe into Richard and Judy quiz 'scam'

    2007-02-19T10:55:00Z

    Channel 4 has launched an investigation into the Richard and Judyshow following allegations that viewers are being encouraged to enter its premium rate phone-in quiz even though potential winners have already been chosen.

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    Lewis arrests 7.4m

    2007-02-19T10:25:00Z

    The first series of ITV1's detective show Lewismade a fine start on Sunday with a sizeable 7.4 million viewers (31.6%) at 9pm.

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    Actors to receive royalties for podcast performances

    2007-02-19T09:50:00Z

    Actors who performed in an audio podcast of 70s cult sci fi show Blake's 7will receive royalties following a landmark deal between union Equity and indie B7 Productions.

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    Reality TV course aimed at unemployed teens

    2007-02-19T09:30:00Z

    A Bristol college is offering a course on reality TV shows including Big Brotherand Pop Idolin an attempt to coax unemployed teenagers back into education.

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    Chelsea launches YouTube channel

    2007-02-19T08:30:00Z

    Chelsea Football Club has launched a new football-branded channel on user-generated site YouTube.

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    C4 Big Brother review underway

    2007-02-19T08:00:00Z

    Channel 4 has kicked off its review into the editorial and compliance procedures that support Celebrity Big Brotherand said its conclusions will be delivered within weeks.

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    Former C4 exec heads home

    2007-02-16T14:00:00Z

    John McHugh, the man responsible for bringing The Kumars at No 42and Alistair McGowan's Big Impression to TV, is to join Irish indie Tyrone Productions as chief executive.

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    Ofcom will scrutinize Sky DTT plan

    2007-02-16T11:45:00Z

    BSkyB's plan to launch a new paid-for digital terrestrial television (DTT) service will be probed by Ofcom.

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    BBC searches for Signs of Life

    2007-02-16T10:35:00Z

    BBC director of future media and technology Ashley Highfield has confirmed plans for a new Endemol-produced online teen drama.

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    Hotel Babylon returns with 5.4m

    2007-02-16T10:15:00Z

    BBC1 drama Hotel Babylon returned for a second series at 9pm last night and pulled in an impressive 5.4 million viewers (24.6%) which was easily above the channel's slot average of 4.5 million (20%).