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NewsEx-TV Corp duo sell indie stake
Former TV Corp executives Chris Rowlands and Charles Thompson have sold a majority stake in their new indie to intellectual property and production group Apace Media.
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NewsCountdown returns with 1.8m
The smooth presenting charm of Des Lynam looks to have been an instant hit with the Countdown viewers as his debut on the gameshow drew a strong 1.8 million (21.8%) at 3.30pm.
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NewsTV chiefs line-up for Manchester
BBC director of television Jana Bennett will deliver a key note speech on the BBC's future commissioning and production plans at the Broadcast Commissioning Conference in Manchester this month.
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NewsLords attack BBC proposals
A House of Lords committee has criticised demands by the BBC for an inflation-busting licence fee rise and called for plans to replace the BBC governors with a Trust to be scrapped.
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NewsLorraine Kelly to front DNA show for ITV
8am: GMTV host Lorraine Kelly has been lined up to anchor ITV1 daytime's new DNA testing series Secrets Revealed - DNA Stories.
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NewsRippon signs up for Sun, Sea and Bargain Spotting
Reef Television's daytime success Sun, Sea and Bargain Spotting has been picked up for a second series on BBC2 and is to be hosted by Angela Rippon.
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NewsAardman secures raft of mobile deals
Aardman Animations has signed a series of global deals to sell its library of cartoon content for viewing on mobile phones.
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NewsMcCloskey lands key role in ITV fund
ITV West and Westcountry director of programmes Jane McCloskey has been appointed editor of the broadcaster's£3m annual regional production fund, the scheme aimed at developing new talent outside London.
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NewsITN anchor joins CNN International
CNN has poached ITN's news anchor Isha Sesay as the network beefs up its international arm.
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News3DD opens TV production arm
Distributor 3DD Entertainment, which sells footage from pop stars Robbie Williams and U2, is moving into TV production.
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NewsITV News Channel clings on to Freeview
The ITV News Channel has been given a last minute reprieve on the Freeview platform but will have its hours slashed in half.
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NewsBBC1's Egypt dazzles 7m
BBC1's new lavish Egyptology series attracted 7 million (29%) on Sunday night, winning the 9pm slot.
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NewsO'Donoghue quits Hat Trick
12.15pm: Hat Trick joint managing director Denise O'Donoghue has quit the indie she founded almost 20 years ago.
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NewsITV1 still has The X Factor with viewers
ITV1's The X Factor still remains the favourite amongst viewers of the Saturday night talent shows with 8.2 million (37%) but Strictly Come Dancing is closing the gap.
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NewsBBC news reader Anna Ford steps down
BBC's Anna Ford has announced she is to quit as a news presenter after 27 years of reading the headlines.
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NewsEntertainment Rights pays£6m for Rupert
Children's indie Entertainment Rights has signed a£6m deal with ExpressNewspapers for a majority interest in Rupert Bear.
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NewsHit40uk signs up Dynamite MC
Hit40uk has named drum and bass artist Dynamite MC as the host for its new urban chart show, set to launch on the Galaxy and Vibe networks and Kiss 100 FM in the next few months.
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NewsEx-C4 finance chief joins Ingenious
10am: Ingenious, the investment group which advised Bad Girls producer Shed Productions on its successful floatation, has hired Channel 4's former finance director Sue Ford.
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NewsCollins replaces Carr on The Friday Night Project
Xfm DJ Justin Lee Collins will replace comedian Jimmy Carr as presenter of The Friday Night Project in a major revamp of the series due to be unveiled by Channel 4 on Wednesday.
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NewsSky to launch mobile service
9am: BSkyB and mobile phone operator Vodafone have joined forces to launch a mobile television service for the UK.