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BBC1 buys new lesbian novel
The new lesbian-themed novel from the author of Tipping the Velvet , which was made into a controversial and top-rating BBC2 series, is to be adapted for BBC1.
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NewsInquiry date put back
The BBC has prolonged its investigation into alleged expenses abuses by creative director Alan Yentob, which is now not expected to conclude the inquiry until September.
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C4 strengthens comedy
Channel 4 has filled two holes in its commissioning team with appointments to the comedy and entertainment departments.
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C4 tracks plight of wannabe mums
Channel 4 is to follow the attempts of 35 women to get pregnant in an ambitious documentary project about late motherhood.
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OK! and Granada in tie-up
Granada has revived its relationship with OK! magazine with a new celebrity awards show for ITV.
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NewsITV knocks The Block off peak slot
ITV has decided to pull its ailing DIY reality show The Block out of peaktime.
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NewsC4 returns to River Cottage
Channel 4 is to revisit organic expert Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall on his farm in rural Dorset with a new series of reality hit River Cottage.
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NewsRajar considers earlier reports
Rajar is to look into releasing its quarterly radio ratings report earlier in a bid to stem possible leaks into the market.
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NewsFive bulks up makeover output
Five has commissioned a new series from indie RDF Media, in which a series of Brits are sent to Los Angeles for the mother of all makeovers.
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NewsSky sues IT firm
BSkyB has launched a legal action against IT supplier EDS for what the broadcaster described as 'deceit' and 'breach of contract'.
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NewsBectu tables new BBC Technology offer
Broadcasting union Bectu is awaiting a response from the BBC over its latest offer on BBC Technology before deciding whether to call a new strike after members overwhelmingly voted against its sale last week.
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NewsGWR plots to rock Edinburgh
Radio group GWR is proposing a new rock station for Edinburgh and would set up a ?school of rock' if it gets on the air.
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NewsNew Sky finance chief in£1m golden hello
BSkyB's new finance chief Jeremy Darroch had a good first day at the digital broadcaster yesterday when he was handed shares worth£1.18m in the group.
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NewsSaga appoints new chair
The Saga Group, which operates Saga Radio as well as a branded magazine and package holidays, is preparing to install a new chairman as the group weighs up the pros and cons of a possible public floatation later this year.
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NewsGMTV reshuffles US team
GMTV has reshuffled its New York bureau by appointing Cordelia Kretzschmar as its new correspondent in the city.
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NewsKath and Kim come to BBC2
Cult Australian sitcom Kath and Kim is to make its long-awaited debut on UK terrestrial TV after the BBC snapped up the rights.
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NewsBBC takes Frost off breakfast menu
Veteran interviewer Sir David Frost is to relinquish his weekly Breakfast with Frost show after 12-years to front a new interview strand.
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NewsBBC secures private cash for Pacific Quay
BBC Scotland has secured£129m in funding for the construction of its new Pacific Quay building in Glasgow from Barclays Capital.
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NewsBBC launches film-maker talent scheme
The BBC has launched a new young talent scheme that will give one film-maker the chance to direct an episode of daytime drama Doctors.
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NewsDMGT buys another Aussie radio licence
GWR stakeholder Daily Mail and General Trust (DMGT) has bought its third new Australian radio licence within a year for around£20.3m.