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This Morning returns for 16th series
The sudden departure of presenter John Leslie from ITV's This Morninghas not dampened the network's enthusiasm for the show, which will return for a 16th series later this year. Granada has been commissioned to bring the programme back in September, retaining the current presenting partnership ...
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NewsE-voting fails to boost turn-out
Allowing members of the public to vote for candidates via their TVs during last week's local elections for the first time failed to tackle voter apathy, writes Rosemary Gallagher
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NewsGavin calls on Ofcom to boost British media
BBC Worldwide chief executive Rupert Gavin has called for Ofcom to be given a greater role in boosting the profile and competitiveness of British Media Companies abroad, writes Luke Satchell
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Is reality television too risky for the brittle egos of celebrities?
Daniella Westbrook, a recovering cocaine addict, could take no more. And so, after enduring eight days in the Austr...
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Next week on The West Wing...erm
With its machinegun dialogue, crackling wit and political savvy, The West Wing has dominated American TV drama for ...
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Kumars win top billing after US bidding war
The American version of the spoof television chatshow The Kumars at Number 42 has been guaranteed a prime spot in t...
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Turning on to takeovers
Strong results have left Chrysalis poised to snap up rivals - if it isn't swallowed up first. ...
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Sir Paul's anger as Channel 4 brands Heather a gold-digger
Sir Paul McCartney was poised last night to launch legal action over a TV documentary which portrays his wife as a ...
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BBC raises brow with West End's Chekhov
Kristen Scott Thomas is to star in a television version of the critically acclaimed West End production of Chekhov'...
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NewsSheffield festival board boosted
RDF Media director of programmes Stephen Lambert, Wall to Wall chief executive Alex Graham and Discovery Networks commissioning editor for science and topical programmes Emma Read have joined the Sheffield International Documentary Festival's board of directors, writes Penny Hughes
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MP seeks to ban food ads on children's TV
Advertisements for food and drink should be banned from children's television in an attempt to prevent obesity and ...
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Radio makes all the right sounds for Chrysalis
A strong performance by its radio stations helped Chrysalis deliver its best ever interim pre-tax profits yesterday...
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Frasier's Farewell
Shrink comedy Frasier is being axed by American TV bosses after its ratings slipped. ...
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ITV cashes in on jungle eviction show as viewers swamp the phones
It has been labelled a banal programme that exploits fading stars, but I'm a Celebrity...Get Me Out Of Here! has tu...
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NewsPenultimate Freeview slot taken
An unknown broadcaster has taken up one of the last two slots on the Freeview digital terrestrial television platform, writes Paul Revoir
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NewsStars back Virgin's Midlands licence bid
Singers Ozzy Osbourne and Robert Plant have pledged to support Virgin Radio's bid for the West Midlands FM radio licence, writes Colin Robertson.
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NewsProfits soar at Chrysalis
Chrysalis, the media group whose television production company is being sold to a consortium fronted by former Granada chief executive Steve Morrison, today revealed a sharp increase in profits, writes Paul Revoir.