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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.
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C4I and ID sign first-look deals
Channel 4 International and ID Distribution have secured first-look deals with indies V Good Films and True North respectively.
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NewsMajor US seller expands into UK
Competition in the already crowded UK distribution market is set to intensify, with major US distributor Alfred Haber Distribution to sell British-made content for the first time.