All articles by Robert Shepherd – Page 48
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NewsThe Saint set for TV film
Classic ITV series The Saint is to make a comeback in the form of a two-hour TV film that could lead to the production of a new show.
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NewsSky to fill gaps in EPG genres
BSkyB will create more space in 13 of its EPG genres, including entertainment and music, by moving a number of channels up the listings.
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NewsBBC3 farms out comics to live with animals
BBC3 will challenge a group of young comedians to live like animals in a new series from Love Productions.
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Eurosport takes over Superbikes coverage
British Eurosport will show live coverage of the British Superbike (BSB) Championship after ITV opted not to continue airing the tournament.
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NewsGlobal granted extension on GCap bid
Global Radio's extension to make a formal offer for GCap Media has been extended to 5pm on 26 March 2008 by the Takeover Panel.
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NewsCelebs host ‘top 50' list shows series for Sky One
Sky One has commissioned five different indies to make a season of TV and celebrity-themed “top 50” list shows, each of which will be hosted by a famous face.
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NewsITV sells Liverpool FC stake
ITV has sold its 50% stake in Liverpool FC's club website TV channel to the Liverpool Football and Athletic Grounds Limited for£15.75m.
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CommentHot Topic: International distribution
We must think big if UK drama is to go global, says Noel Hedges.
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NewsITV profits fall
ITV executive chairman Michael Grade has announced a 35% fall in annual profits following his first full year in charge but said “the turnaround plan is on track'.
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Jazz FM returns to capital
GMG Radio will relaunch Jazz FM in London and the north-west as a DAB-only digital station.
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NewsFags & Mags returns to R4
BBC Radio 4 has recommissioned The Comedy Unit to make a second series of its Glasgow-based cornershop sitcom Fags, Mags & Bags.
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Unique wins variety of R4 commissions
Radio indie Unique has won a raft of orders for BBC Radio 4, including a series to mark the bicentenary of the Peninsula War.
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NewsAd flight from radio to web 'has settled'
The first full year of growth in commercial radio revenues since 2004 is proof that the shift of advertising to the internet has finally settled, senior industry figures have claimed.
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NewsDiscovery Science rebrands
Discovery Science has introduced a new channel brand in the UK to give it a more contemporary feel.
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NewsRDF moves on from Queengate
RDF Media Group said its trading for the year ending 31 January was in line with expectations and said it was confident about the future.
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NewsGlobal makes 11th hour GCap bid
Global Radio has tabled a last minute bid for GCap Media valuing the company at£371 million.
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NewsMTV to launch MySpace chart show
MTV has joined forces with social networking site MySpace to create a weekly chart show.
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NewsShed results meet expectations
Shed Media said full-year trading for 2007 was in line with market expectations and that it was confident about its future.
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NewsVirgin weighs up channels future
Virgin Media is carrying out a review of its channels that could lead to a sale of some or all of its portfolio.
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NewsBBC London 94.9 unveils new look
BBC London 94.9 has signed up ‘king of the jungle' Christopher Biggins and ex-Birds of a Feather star Lesley Joseph as part of its new-look weekend line-up.