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NewsArtsworld to rock with Alice Cooper
Sky-owned Artsworld channel has lined-up Alice Cooper to front a new weekly music strand.
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NewsSMG unbowed by chief's exit
SMG's acting chief executive Donald Emslie has moved to quash rumours of unrest within the company since Andrew Flanagan's shock departure last week and said it was 'business as usual'.
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NewsBBC appoints chief political advisor
The BBC has appointed former Question Timeexecutive editor Ric Bailey as its chief political advisor.
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NewsSky stays on track
BSkyB posted strong end-of-year results today, adding 77,000 subscribers in the three months between April and June along with increased operating profits and revenues.
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NewsBBC board looks for non-executive directors
The BBC has put out the first adverts for its new non-executive directors, who will join the executive board when the corporation restructures next year.
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NewsSpoony quits Radio 1
BBC Radio 1 presenter DJ Spoony is to leave the station after six years to explore other offers.
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NewsIsrael-Lebanon conflict boosts BBC1's news at 10
BBC1's nightly news claimed another victory at 10pm, off the back of the latest developments in the Israel-Lebanon conflict, with 4.8 million (25.4%) viewers.
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NewsPost production firms hit by Soho power cut
Soho post production houses have been bracing themselves for further disruption this afternoon following yesterday's power cuts in the area.
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News2waytraffic about to buy a Millionaire?
Dutch company 2waytraffic is in exclusive talks to buy the Who Wants To Be A Millionaireformat from its owner Complete Communications Corporation (CCC).
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NewsMurphy joins Twofour as creative director
Former BBC3 controller Stuart Murphy has confirmed he is to join Dead Famousproducer Twofour as its creative director.
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NewsFirst Light takes indie status
Birmingham-based First Light, an initiative set up by media production company Hi8us which is designed to nurture young talent in the film industry, has registered as an independent.
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NewsLBC radio ventures out of London
London-based LBC radio is set to expand its audience reach by 17 million when it launches nationally on DAB digital radio from the beginning of September.
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NewsFearne and Reggie given Radio 1 weekend slot
BBC Radio 1 has handed Fearne Cotton and Reggie Yates the weekend breakfast show, replacing DJ Spoony who is quitting in late September.
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NewsJames Bond set ruined in Pinewood Studios fire
The James Bond set at Pinewood Studios has been destroyed in a fire that broke out yesterday morning, the third to hit the studios in 22 years.
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NewsNew fund launched at Brit Doc
A new documentary fund supporting programmes that highlight contemporary social and political issues has been launched by Channel 4 and the Joseph Rowntree Reform Trust.
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NewsTOTP goes out on a high with 3.8m
The BBC's 42-year old chart show Top of the Popswent out fighting with 3.8 million (20.5%) at 7pm as BBC2 secured a strong Sunday night performance.
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NewsThe sound of music attracts 5.6m for BBC1
BBC1's new series How Do You Solve a Problem like Maria? peaked with 5.6 million (33.6%) at 7.30pm as the nation searched for the new star of Andrew Lloyd Webber's West End hit musical The Sound of Music.
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NewsLBC left reeling after chaotic night
Talk radio station LBC 97.3FM found itself in a sticky situation last night when a foul-mouthed caller branded DJ Iain Lee a 'c***' three times on air.
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NewsLee joins Granada International
Carol Lee has been appointed vice-president of home entertainment in North America at ITV-owned distributor Granada International (GI).
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Format Focus: big brother: all-stars
An all-star contestant edition of Big Brothercould help Channel 4 and Endemol UK revive the series' fortunes.