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  • News

    HBO gives hope for third Conchords series

    2009-03-31T12:24:28Z

    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.

  • News

    Trust: No room for licence fee 'freeloaders'

    2009-03-31T13:14:43Z

    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'.

  • News

    Allen joining Campbell in 5 Live Salford move

    2009-03-31T13:18:22Z

    BBC Radio 5 Live drivetime presenter Peter Allen has joined Nicky Campbell in committing to moving to Salford MediaCity.

  • News

    Licence fee law must be made clear for online viewing, says Trust

    2009-03-31T13:34:19Z

    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.

  • News

    Quantel to make further cutbacks

    2009-03-31T17:30:22Z

    Quantel is embarking on a cost-cutting programme that will include more redundancies, a freeze on recruitment and further non-attendance at trade shows.

  • News

    Shine to pilot singing gameshow in Germany

    2009-04-01T10:23:59Z

    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.

  • News

    ITV1 kids shows sold to Germany/Japan

    2009-04-01T10:53:13Z

    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.

  • News

    Ofcom investigates Moving Wallpaper 'transphobia' row

    2009-04-01T11:03:58Z

    Ofcom is investigating more than 50 complaints alleging that ITV1 comedy Moving Wallpaper was offensive to transsexuals.

  • News

    Airey: I'll bring fun back to resilient Five

    2009-04-01T11:13:43Z

    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.

  • News

    Driver Dan steaming towards CBeebies

    2009-04-01T11:26:36Z

    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.

  • News

    Broadcast Digital Awards deadline approaches

    2009-04-01T11:34:06Z

    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.

  • Ratings

    All the Small Things makes modest debut

    2009-04-01T11:37:41Z

    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).

  • News

    Indie to Pimp My Bride

    2009-04-01T11:46:18Z

    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.

  • News

    Entertainment Rights saved in rescue deal

    2009-04-01T11:54:36Z

    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.

  • News

    BBC unveils HD idents

    2009-04-01T12:48:29Z

    Video: The BBC HD channel launches new idents at 4pm today pushing its great cinematography.

  • News

    Revival planned for Don't Forget Your Toothbrush

    2009-04-01T13:19:31Z

    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.

  • News

    Hutton to examine downturn for Channel 4

    2009-04-01T14:08:40Z

    Channel 4 has commissioned journalist and economist Will Hutton to attempt to explain the causes and implications of the global economic crisis.

  • News

    Casualty campaigners explore new Bristol studios

    2009-04-01T14:15:13Z

    Campaigners against Casualty's move to Cardiff are looking into setting up a film and TV studio and production base in Bristol.

  • News

    US call for Fonejacker

    2009-04-01T14:27:25Z

    MipTV: E4's notorious prankster Fonejacker will be heading to the US after Hat Trick International sold both series to Comedy Central.

  • News

    Living acquires US version of 10 Years Younger

    2009-04-01T14:33:27Z

    MipTV: Living has acquired nearly 200 episodes of 10 Years Younger US from Target Entertainment Group.