All articles by Robert Shepherd – Page 7
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NewsSky censured for HD cross-promotions
BSkyB has been rapped by Ofcom for misleading cross-promotions with regards to its HD service.
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NewsWalliams to front Dick Emery tribute
David Walliams is to present a special tribute to British comedy legend Dick Emery for BBC Radio 2.
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NewsSky Movies to air best of Shorts TV
Short films featuring The Wire’s Dominic West and Gavin & Stacey star Mathew Horne are to air on Sky Movies Indie following a deal with digital channel ShortsTV.
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NewsJazz FM renews Pizza Express deal
Jazz FM has renewed its licensing deal with both Pizza Express almost a year on since the broadcaster’s re-launch in October 2008.
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NewsUKTV orders three courses for Good Food menu
The star pupil from Jamie Oliver’s Fifteen has landed his own series on Good Food, about “taking ordinary occasions by the balls” and creating memorable parties.
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NewsDiscovery boosts acquisitions arm with ex-ITV exec
Discovery Networks International has hired former ITV Global Entertainment director of business and legal affairs Helen Fox Gladwell to spearhead its acquisitions team.
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ITV1 to test out musical tribute format for series
Amanda Holden and Ronan Keating will front a new music tribute format from ITV1 that could become a series.
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NewsMartina Cole to investigate Moors Murders mystery for Sky 1
Sky 1 is to restart the hunt for the only Moors Murders victim whose grave has yet to be found in a two-part series fronted by Martina Cole.
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Global Radio COO to stand down
Global Radio chief operating officer Don Thomson is to leave his role at the end of the month to pursue other interests.
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NewsCameron and Clegg on board live election debate
Prime Minister Gordon Brown has come under increased pressure to take part in the Sky News invitation to leaders’ debate after main rivals David Cameron and Nick Clegg agreed to participate.
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NewsFruit TV to launch with Queer as Folk doc
A documentary celebrating 10 years of Queer as Folk leads the programming slate for upcoming gay, bisexual and transgender web-based broadcaster Fruit TV.
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NewsEastEnders' titles get makeover
EastEnders’ iconic opening sequence and theme tune have been treated to a modern-day makeover - it’s first in a decade.
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NewsSky 1 favourite for O'Grady move
Paul O’Grady could be set to join Sky 1 after he rejected a 50% budget cut for his Channel 4 teatime chat show.
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NewsRadio chief defends R2 from attack
The head of one of UK’s major radio indies has come out in defence of BBC Radio 2 following last week’s scathing attack by the Radio Centre.
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NewsMurphy opens up 8pm Sky 1 slot as Simpsons moves
Sky 1 will stop airing The Simpsons at 8pm from January as director of programmes Stuart Murphy opens up the slot for indie pitches.
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The Broadcast InterviewStuart Murphy, Sky 1/2/3
The director of programmes is setting high standards for entertainment on Sky 1, upping the budget and revisiting the schedules to ensure quality shines through.
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Living orders Jeff Brazier pilot
Living has ordered an hour-long factual entertainment pilot with Jeff Brazier, the father of the late Jade Goody’s children.
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NewsLiving boosts its on-demand service
Living is to increase its TV on-demand offering with the introduction of Living Player via the Virgin Media cable platform.
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NewsFive signs Justin Lee Collins to boost viewers
Five has stepped up its talent-led drive to boost audiences by signing an exclusive two-year deal with Justin Lee Collins, thought to be worth more than £1m.
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NewsDavina to front Sky 1 dance series
Sky 1 has secured two major coups for its autumn schedule by signing Davina McCall as host of new entertainment series Just Dance and giving Waterloo Road star Angela Griffin her own chat show.