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NewsRybczynski takes reins on BBC 7pm slot
Former One O'Clock Newseditor Chris Rybczynski has been appointed as editor of BBC1's new 7pm magazine programme. Rybczynski will take control of the half-hour show, which is planned for a one-month pilot this summer, and if successful could become a permanent feature. The as-yet-untitled programme ...
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BT Vision signs Dreamworks deal
BT Vision has secured a movie deal with US film studio Dreamworks SKG for its forthcoming on-demand TV service. Titles include Wallace and Gromit: Curse of the Were Rabbit, Munich, Madagascar, Just like Heaven and ...
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In my View - Saying 'you're hired!'
Hiring in TV land isn't as simple as The Apprentice. And the talentpool for true creatives is small, says Tim Hincks.
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NewsUS Upfronts: US picks up Cowell's Duets
Fox was the last US network to unveil its 2006-07 line-up this week, announcing the new Simon Cowell format Duets will premiere in September.
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NewsFreeview plans PVR challenge to Sky
Freeview is set to take on Sky+ with the launch of Freeview Playback, a personal video recorder (PVR), in September.
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NewsThompson: Panorama needs 'burst of creative energy'
BBC director general Mark Thompson has called for a 'burst of creative energy' from Panorama, and warned that the programme's reputation alone is not enough to bring in viewers.
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NewsBlogcast: 'Whistles and wankers': welcome to Big Brother 7
So, it's that time of year again: when we get our first hit of the crack cocaine of reality telly, Big Brother 7. You know it's wrong, you know it's addictive, and just by watching it you feel slightly dirty. But with 14 nutters holed up in a house only ...
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NewsChampion's league final gets 8.7m for ITV1
Arsenal's fight for the Champion's league title gained 8.7m (39%) for ITV1. The live coverage of the all-important match between the Gunners and Barcelona peaked at 9pm with a massive 12.2m (47.8%).
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NewsMoyles in 'racist moment'
Radio 1 DJ Chris Moyles has invoked the wrath of one of Hollywood's leading ladies after Halle Berry confronted him over 'racist' remarks.
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NewsOfcom extends consultation on kids TV advertising
Ofcom has extended the deadline for responses to its consultation on curbing TV advertising to children until the end of June, as parties wait to receive updated analysis on the ad market in 2005.
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NewsHasselhoff joins Piers as America's Got Talent judge
Former Mirroreditor Piers Morgan is to be joined by Baywatchstar David Hasselhoff and singer Brandy on the judging panel of NBC's America's Got Talent show.
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NewsBig Game TV raided over fraud allegations
The offices of quiz channel Big Game Television were raided by police on Friday [19 May] over claims it has been defrauding viewers.
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NewsC4's head of docs to speak at Create Day Conference
C4's new head of documentaries, Angus Macqueen will give the keynote speech at Broadcast LIVE's Create Day Conference taking place in June.
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NewsAndy Duncan takes Community Channel chair
Channel 4 chief executive Andy Duncan is joining Community Channel-owners Media Trust as chairman of the board of trustees.
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NewsBectu condemns Pete Doherty's MTV syringe stunt
Broadcasting union Bectu has received 'horrified' calls from members after rock bad boy Pete Doherty squirted the contents of a syringe at an MTV camera crew.
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NewsThink-tank calls for sale of Radio 1 and 2
An independent think-tank has called for the BBC to sell off Radio 1 and Radio 2, claiming that the stations have 'badly bruised' their commercial radio rivals.
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NewsChrysalis radio revenues drop
Radio and music group Chrysalis has seen radio revenues drop 4.6% in the six months to February this year, but says it has still outperformed the rest of the market.
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NewsKosminsky scoops best writer at Bafta craft awards
Filmmaker Peter Kosminsky fought off stiff competition from the likes of Ricky Gervais, Stephen Merchant and Russell T Davies to win best writer at the Bafta craft awards on Friday.
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NewsShowtime hires Rob Ovens for finance role
Showtime has appointed former Granada Sky Broadcasting managing director Rob Ovens to fill the role of senior vice president finance.