All articles by Robert Shepherd – Page 52
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UKTV Style to correct celeb fashion crimes
UKTV Style will use CGI to carry out virtual makeovers on A-list celebrities as part of an innovative format presented by Myleene Klass.
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NewsAardman goes green for Animal Planet
Animal Planet International has teamed with Aardman Animations to launch a series of short films focused on saving the environment.
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NewsThe BBC tightens its grip on local listening
A faltering performance by local stations combined with growth at BBC regional services has put further pressure on the commercial radio sector nationally, according to analysts.
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NewsBSkyB revenues up 11%
BSkyB saw revenues rise 11% in the first half but slipped into pre-tax losses for the period due to impairment charges on its controversial stake in ITV.
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NewsElstein quits Virgin Media
David Elstein has officially stepped down from his role as independent director of Virgin Media, the cable company has confirmed.
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NewsLost to be found on PCs
BSkyB will give customers the chance to download full episodes of Lost series 4 via Sky Anytime on PC as part of their full subscription following an ad-supported digital agreement with Disney-ABC International Television.
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NewsTony Blackburn joins Smooth
Legendary DJ and “King of the Jungle” Tony Blackburn has joined the 102.2 Smooth Radio London presenting team.
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NewsSky: No decision on ITV this week
BSkyB has no intention of using its half-year results as a platform to say whether it will appeal the government's ruling on its stake in ITV.
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NewsR4 to air landmark wildlife series
BBC Radio 4 will this month begin a 40-week series tracking animal migrations around the globe in the largest ever project to be undertaken by the BBC's Natural History Unit for radio broadcast.
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NewsTiscali signs with Disney
Tiscali TV's video on-demand service now boasts the likes of Lost, Desperate Housewives and Grey's Anatomy after it signed a licensing agreement with Disney-ABC International Television.
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NewsGlobal Radio's hand forced in GCap bid
Global Radio has been told it must make a firm bid for GCap Media by 5 March or else walk away.
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NewsDigital listening thrives despite criticism
Rajars: Digital radio listening is at a record high despite claims it was failing to attract significant consumer or advertiser interest.
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NewsEuro Millions draw leaves Gold for BBC1
Europe's biggest lottery jackpot show has moved from UKTV Gold to BBC1 and will run in a regular late Friday night slot.
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C4 heads to India for teen fair trade doc
A Channel 4 documentary will follow a group of teenagers who travel to India to make their own fair trade clothes.
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NewsNat Geographic puts weapons to the test
National Geographic Channel UK will examine the science, technology and history of formidable weapons in its search to find the perfect killing instrument.
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NewsGladiators ready for Sky One
Gladiators will return to British screens with a 21st century makeover this summer courtesy of Sky One.
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NewsVirgin Media shares soar
Virgin Media shares jumped after US analysts upgraded the stock and the government ordered BSkyB to cut its 17.9% stake in ITV.
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NewsBectu adds support to Sky divestment
Bectu has welcomed the government's decision to order BSkyB to reduce its 17.5% stake in ITV to 7.5%, a decision it said was made in the public interest.
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NewsGore's Current TV to go public
Al Gore's cable TV venture Current Media is planning to go public to pay down $35.5 million in debt and raise money for new programming.
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NewsMTV repositions homepage
MTV Networks UK & Ireland has repositioned its homepage www.mtv.co.uk to make it a music and entertainment portal aimed at 16-34 year olds.