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C4's Thompson suggests trust.
Channel 4 chief executive Mark Thompson has ruled out privatisation, but has expressed support for transferring the broadcaster to trust status, writes Glen Mutel.
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Pioneer stirs volcano for C4.
The devastating eruption of the Krakatoa volcano is to be turned into an ambitious docu-drama for Channel 4, writes Michael Rosser.
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RANTZEN TO FEATURE IN WOULD LIKE TO MEET.
Veteran presenter Esther Rantzen is to take part in BBC2's dating show Would Like to Meet
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Talkback hires Furneaux for history doc push.
Talkback Thames is to begin making history and science documentaries and has poached Channel 4 executive Charles Furneaux to spearhead the move, writes Michael Rosser.
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NEVILLE-JONES OUT OF BBC CHAIR RUNNING.
BBC governor Dame Pauline Neville-Jones, tipped as one of the leading contenders for the vacant BBC
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BBC AND C4 SCRAP OVER THE APPRENTICE.
The BBC and Channel 4 are in a bidding war to screen a local version of
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Two pints next to put plot to viewers' vote.
BBC comedy Two Pints of Lager and a Packet of Crisps is to place the outcome of the series' cliffhanger in the hands of its audience, writes Michael Rosser.
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Target sets up production arm.
Distributor Target Enter-tainment is launching an in-house production division to make factual entertainment shows and develop formats and has approached former Carlton controller Nick Bullen about running it, writes Paul Revoir.
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BBC to spend£6m on amateurs' movie.
The BBC is to produce a£6m big-screen movie using entirely amateur on-screen talent and production
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Sky to lock star couples in penthouse.
Sky One is to launch its own Big Brother-style reality show in which two celebrities are holed up together for a day in a£2m luxury penthouse, writes Glen Mutel.
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Initial stages The Match for Sky.
Initial is to put 18 celebrities through their paces in training with Newcastle United football club for a reality show for Sky One, writes Glen Mutel.
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Comment - Proof of the pudding.
The indie sector is in an upbeat mood - but still has to deliver on its potential.
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Mentorn's Hayling takes BBC doc role.
The BBC has appointed its first head of documentaries for three years as part of director
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BBC is worst to deal with, say indies.
The BBC has again been voted the worst broadcaster to deal with in Broadcast's annual indie survey, writes Conor Dignam.
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BBC eyes regional move.
The BBC is under increasing pressure to devolve large parts of its operations to the regions,
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Bafta snubs EastEnders in soap short-list.
Dirty Den won't be able to adam and eve it - EastEnders has failed to make the short-list for the Bafta television award for best soap for the first time since the prize was introduced six years ago, writes Leigh Holmwood.
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NewsCapital posts revenue rise
Capital Radio has reported a bullish rise in revenues as a million listeners woke up with breakfast DJ Chris Tarrant for the last time today.
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NewsGrade is new BBC chairman
Former Channel 4 chief executive Michael Grade is to be confirmed as the new BBC chairman today.
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NewsITV orders Marchioness drama
ITV1 has commissioned a new factual drama about the Marchioness disaster, which 15 years ago claimed the lives of 51 people on the River Thames.
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NewsBBC sculpture remembers dead journalists
The BBC is to erect a light sculpture at Broadcasting House dedicated to news journalists and crew around the world who have lost their lives in the course of their work.