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Ludus lets France into secrets of magic
Producer and distributor Ludus has shifted Objective Productions' Secrets of Magicto TF1 in France. The show, in which a series of accomplished magicians reveal the tricks of their trade, is being lined up by the commercial broadcaster for a one-off autumn special. Endemol France has been ...
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Broadcasters slam Ofcom privacy code
Broadcasters have hit out at new privacy rules in the broadcasting code published by regulator Ofcom last week, claiming they will compromise their ability to cover major disasters.
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Bookies handed reprieve by C4
Channel 4 has given the racing industry an eleventh-hour reprieve in a bid to keep coverage of the sport on TV.
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C4 set to extend BB deal with Endemol
Channel 4 is in advanced talks with indie Endemol to secure a further two series of reality juggernaut Big Brother, which kicked off its sixth series last week.
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ITV Yorkshire sports loss
Former ITV Yorkshire head of sport Nick Beaumont has left to set up an indie taking with him regional flagship show Soccer Night Extraand two of its producers, following ITV's decision to halve regional non-news programming to 1.5 hours a week.
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ITN wins More4 news contract
Channel 4 has handed ITN the contract to produce a daily news programme for its new free-to-air service More4.
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Baby Cow opens Manchester office
Baby Cow Productions, the independent production company formed by Steve Coogan and Henry Normal and which is behind BBC comedy hit Nighty Night, is to set up a Manchester base.
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Bidding war begins for US drama Prison Break
Fox's Prison Breakhas emerged as this year's 'must have' drama at the LA Screenings, with Channel 4, Sky One, ITV and Five all locked in a bidding contest to secure UK broadcast rights for the show.
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NewsC4 hires Henwood for new business
Channel 4 has handed former NTL director of television Rod Henwood the new role of new business director at the broadcaster, replacing former commercial director Rob Woodward.
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NewsPact rejects compulsory code for indies
Pact has done little to reassure freelancers in the wake of pressure group TV Wrap's campaign about exploitative working practices by independent production companies.
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NewsITV to make The Big Call
ITV1 has greenlit a Saturday night primetime quiz show from Granada Manchester, which it hopes will match the unprecedented success of Who Wants to be a Millionaire?
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News... as unions give Thompson 7-day deadline
Unions have fired off a letter to the BBC calling for further talks with director general Mark Thompson in the next seven days, or they will resume strike action.
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NewsExtra£220m for BBC new media...
The BBC is planning to spend around£220m a year, well over half of the money saved by its proposals to cut 3,780 jobs, on new media projects and digital services.
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Uplifting misery
With a C4 doc about cancer following The Boy Whose Skin Fell Off, Patrick Collerton has cornered the market in films about death. But his rapport with his subjects and irreverence make his work inspiring. By Suzy Bashford.
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Exploitation: how worried should we be?
When TV Wrap handed Pact a report naming 30 indies it claims have exploited freelance workers, it prompted shock, denial and widespread consternation within the indie community. Broadcastbrought the freelancers and indies together to fight it out
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Shocks to the system
Taboo-busting is de rigeur on both high and lowbrow channels, and Ofcom is showing no inclination to stem the tide, writes Sam Delaney.
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The best and brightest of 2005
Best Young Director -Charlotte Bruus-Christensen and Stefan Mork Charlotte Bruus-Christensen and Stefan Mork - both 27 - are a fine example of how multi-skilling can create brilliance. As well as sharing directing duties on Between Us(the short film which drew them to the ...
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The freedom to offend
With Ofcom's new broadcasting code about to come into effect, David Wood looks at the new freedoms broadcasters will be enjoying, from outraging religious sensibilities to getting companies to sponsor channels
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C4's new media triple player
Launching a mobile phone portal for Big Brotherfans is just the beginning for Channel 4's new media chief Andy Taylor, for whom three is the magic number. By Michelle Webster