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HBO gives hope for third Conchords series
MipTV: HBO is anticipating a third series of cult comedy Flight of the Conchords, despite rumours that its creators would not return after a second run.
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Trust: No room for licence fee 'freeloaders'
The BBC Trust has warned the corporation to adopt a more “firm but fair” approach to licence fee collection - but chairman Sir Michael Lyons has warned there is 'no room for freeloaders'.
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Allen joining Campbell in 5 Live Salford move
BBC Radio 5 Live drivetime presenter Peter Allen has joined Nicky Campbell in committing to moving to Salford MediaCity.
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Licence fee law must be made clear for online viewing, says Trust
The BBC Trust has asked the BBC to be clearer about the law surrounding TV viewing online as it keeps a watching brief on the impact of on-demand viewing on the licence fee.
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Quantel to make further cutbacks
Quantel is embarking on a cost-cutting programme that will include more redundancies, a freeze on recruitment and further non-attendance at trade shows.
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Shine to pilot singing gameshow in Germany
MipTV: Shine Germany has won its first business three months before it officially begins trading - to pilot Reveille singing gameshow Fame and Fortune for ProseibenSat 1 broadcaster German Free TV Holding GmbH.
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ITV1 kids shows sold to Germany/Japan
MipTV: RDF Rights has sold ITV1 kids shows Tricky TV and Finger Tips to broadcasters in a number of key territories, including Germany and Japan.
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Ofcom investigates Moving Wallpaper 'transphobia' row
Ofcom is investigating more than 50 complaints alleging that ITV1 comedy Moving Wallpaper was offensive to transsexuals.
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Airey: I'll bring fun back to resilient Five
Five chair and chief executive Dawn Airey has vowed that the channel will have the resources it needs to reassert its identity - but has warned indies it still wants to shake up the terms of trade.
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Driver Dan steaming towards CBeebies
MipTV: Indie 3Line Media has inked a deal with Abu Dhabi production team twofour54 to produce an Arabic and English version of children's series Driver Dan's Story Train for CBeebies.
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Broadcast Digital Awards deadline approaches
The entry deadline for the 2009 Broadcast Digital Awards closes in three days, and companies are being urged to submit their entries by this Friday (3 April) to be in with a chance of winning this accolade.
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Ratings
All the Small Things makes modest debut
BBC1's new musical drama All the Small Things made something of a tentative appearance last night at 9pm with 4.6m viewers (20% share).
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Indie to Pimp My Bride
Plain brides-to-be will get made over Katie Price style for their wedding day in a new series being developed by indie Cat Boards.
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Entertainment Rights saved in rescue deal
Entertainment Rights has been placed in administration and its trading subsidiaries immediately sold to Boomerang Media, a US-based IP group set up by former Classic Media execs.
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BBC unveils HD idents
Video: The BBC HD channel launches new idents at 4pm today pushing its great cinematography.
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Revival planned for Don't Forget Your Toothbrush
MipTV: Don't Forget Your Toothbrush, the classic ‘90s entertainment show, is being prepped for a revival around the world - although it is uncertain whether Chris Evans will return for a UK version.
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Hutton to examine downturn for Channel 4
Channel 4 has commissioned journalist and economist Will Hutton to attempt to explain the causes and implications of the global economic crisis.
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Casualty campaigners explore new Bristol studios
Campaigners against Casualty's move to Cardiff are looking into setting up a film and TV studio and production base in Bristol.
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US call for Fonejacker
MipTV: E4's notorious prankster Fonejacker will be heading to the US after Hat Trick International sold both series to Comedy Central.
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Living acquires US version of 10 Years Younger
MipTV: Living has acquired nearly 200 episodes of 10 Years Younger US from Target Entertainment Group.