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Timeline: Richard and Judy
The career to date of presenting duo Richard Madeley and Judy Finnigan.
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BBC Trust names new heads
The BBC Trust has hired Alex Towers as its new head of finance, economics and strategy, and Steve Pollock as head of audiences and marketing.
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Thompson defends against licence freeze
BBC director general Mark Thompson has pre-empted the Commons vote on the licence fee with a defence against top-slicing or freezing in Westminster publication The House Magazine.
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Maxine Peake to star in Criminal Justice
Hancock and Joan actress Maxine Peake is to take the lead role in the second series of BBC1 drama Criminal Justice.
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NewsSBC to avoid Scottish Six debate
The Scottish Broadcasting Commission (SBC) will not be sidetracked from investigating the stuttering Scottish TV sector by the political issues surrounding a “Scottish Six”, chairman Blair Jenkins has insisted.
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NewsBBC orders new crime drama
The BBC has ordered a two-part crime drama that tells the story from various perspectives, including those investigating the crime, the killer and his victims.
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NewsBSkyB makes concessions over ITV stake
BSkyB has offered to give up voting rights on part of its controversial 17.9% stake in ITV.
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NewsMTV Music Awards returns to C4
The MTV Europe Music Awards will return to Channel 4 next month after a two year absence.
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NewsGaydarRadio to launch download service
GaydarRadio will launch music download service GaydarRadio Jukebox next week.
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NewsEagle Rock picks Vode for VoD
Music specialist Eagle Rock Entertainment has struck a digital storage and distribution deal with UK-based VoD specialist Vode.
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NewsBBC to speed up complaints process
The BBC Trust will reveal plans to speed up how editorial complaints are dealt with later this week.
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NewsSundance acquires Fry HIV doc
DCD Media-owned NBDtv has sold West Park Pictures’ two-part documentary Stephen Fry: HIV and Me to US cable network Sundance Channel.
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NewsER secures Mipcom deals
Entertainment Rights has secured a raft of deals with broadcasters and licensees across its range of properties following this month's Mipcom and Brand Licensing markets.
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NewsWelsh rappers to present Xfm show
Xfm South Wales will hand two members of comedy hip hop band Goldie Lookin Chain the drivetime slot when it launches on 29 November.
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NewsGranada takes Brief Encounter to AFM
A digitally remastered HD version of the 1945 movie Brief Encounter is among the highlights of Granada International’s slate of titles at this week’s American Film Market.
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NewsGalleon expands into China
Aim-listed IP owner Galleon Holdings has made its first foray into China with the acquisition of Hong Kong-based interactive TV outfit Phoenix Investment Global for an initial payment of£1.5 million.
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NewsLong Way Down hits heights for BBC2
BBC2’s new motorbike travelogue Long Way Down was a finely-tuned ratings success on Sunday with 3.8m viewers (15%).
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NewsITV1 keeps it in the Family
The return of the celebrity version of Family Fortunes proved a big attraction with the viewers, with 6.8m (31%) watching ITV1 at 7.45pm.
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NewsHigh Court to view Diana footage
The High Court is to see interview material gathered for the documentary Diana: The Witnesses In The Tunnel.