Small MPU – Page 409
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NewsCarter made broadcasting minister
Former Ofcom chief executive Stephen Carter has been handed a new government role of minister for communications, technology and broadcasting.
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NewsMuppits show new way of sharing resources
A new initiative funded by the government's Technology Strategy Board and coordinated by the DTG intends to bring a new efficiency to post production by encouraging the shared use of resources.
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NewsCVP-Mitcorp adds to NW presence
Equipment dealer CVP-Mitcorp has taken advantage of the demise of Preston-based reseller Video Source by recruiting three of its former members of staff and taking a lease on its vacant office building.
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NewsC4's Sex Education sparks anger
Channel 4 received 173 complaints about The Sex Education Show last month, with viewers particularly concerned about its pre-watershed slot.
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NewsTV Critics 6 October ‘08
“The show would be a lot easier to like if you had the sense that such calculated shocks were serving something other than mere shock itself.” Read on for the critics' full verdict on last night's TV.
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NewsThe X Factor back on form
ITV1's ratings smash The X Factor was back on form on Saturday with a huge average audience of 9.8m (40.5%), 600,000 more than BBC1's Strictly Come Dancing.
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NewsIndies win Disney commissions
Playhouse Disney has ordered six UK indies to develop a series of short animated films that help teach pre-schoolers about the environment in a fun and playful way.
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NewsBBC4 in league with Gatiss
BBC4 is lining up a supernatural drama from League of Gentlemen actor Mark Gatiss as part of its Christmas season.
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NewsBBC lines up daytime QI
The BBC has commissioned a pilot of a BBC2 daytime spin-off of QI as the erudite panel show prepares to move to BBC1.
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NewsGMG calls for more docs
GMG Radio is inviting radio indies to pitch new ideas for its 13-strong network of stations after a positive response to its first set of documentaries which aired this summer.
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NewsIannucci to produce library sitcom
The BBC has ordered a pilot of an sitcom set in a library from Father Ted co-creator Arthur Mathews and Armando Iannucci.
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NewsFringe benefits Sky 1
Sky 1's lastest US drama acquisition Fringe - the new supernatural offering from Lost creator JJ Abrams - got off to a solid start at 9pm last night with 292,000 (1.49%).
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NewsFriday ratings: Little Britain USA
The US version of the hit sketch show Little Britain entertained the viewers on Friday night with a strong 4.7m (21.6%) at 9.30pm.
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NewsMorse author honoured at Crime Thriller Awards
Inspector Morse author Colin Dexter has been presented with a prestigious prize for his crime-fighting creation by Prime Suspect star Dame Helen Mirren.
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NewsSky 1 rejuvenates in autumn
Sky 1 controller Richard Woolfe's plan of reversing the fortunes of the channel looks to be showing tentative signs of life with its all hours share rising by 4.5%.
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NewsBurnham: No place for new music on TV
Culture secretary Andy Burnham has criticised TV's “cosy” relationship with the music industry and urged more risk-taking in primetime output.
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NewsBurnham backs Ofcom's ITV plans
Media secretary Andy Burnham has defended Ofcom's decision to reduce ITV's regional production quota and has told MPs he will meet ITV and other broadcasters to discuss the future of PSB in the months ahead.
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NewsTV Critics 7 October ‘08
“A testosterone-fuelled channel Five game show.” Read on for the critics' full verdict on last night's TV.