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    TV critics 21 July ‘08

    2008-07-21T09:06:06Z

    “A really rather good account.” Read on for the critics' full verdict on last night's TV.

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    iPlayer draws 10m on Virgin

    2008-07-21T09:15:21Z

    The BBC iPlayer service on Virgin Media recorded over 10m viewings during its first full month on the platform, the cable giant has announced.

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    Hadrian rules over 2.2m

    2008-07-21T10:31:24Z

    BBC2's new historical documentary Hadrian was in a commanding position on Saturday with 2.2m viewers (11.1%) in an 8pm slot.

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    Corrie Thai bride stars in new online soap

    2008-07-21T10:41:17Z

    A new online soap based in Manchester starring a former Coronation Street actress has been unveiled by Silk Press Productions.

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    Shake-up at GaydarRadio

    2008-07-21T10:47:53Z

    Ex-Big Brother contestants Richard Newman and Lea Walker are to leave popular niche digital broadcaster GaydarRadio as part of a new-look line-up.

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    MTV launches new virtual world

    2008-07-21T10:55:59Z

    MTV has unveiled a new virtual world in a major new push into the Web 2.0 arena.

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    UBC revenues up 17%

    2008-07-21T11:18:56Z

    UBC Media saw revenues rise 17.3% to£15.5m for the year end 31 March, slightly up on the£13.25 million it recorded in 2007.

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    Five's Superstars shines on

    2008-07-21T11:28:13Z

    Five's second outing for Superstars lost 100,000 viewers week-on-week to average 1.2m (5.7%) at 8pm on Friday.

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    C4 rapped by Ofcom over global warming doc

    2008-07-21T11:38:26Z

    Ofcom has censured Channel 4 for breaching “due impartiality” and treating contributors unfairly in its programme The Great Global Warming Swindle.

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    MTV launching youth support portal

    2008-07-21T12:05:53Z

    MTV UK is launching a new online advice and support portal aimed at addressing the issues facing teenagers today.

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    ITV censured over American Idol

    2008-07-21T12:14:15Z

    Ofcom has rapped ITV for breaking product placement rules over episodes of American Idol featuring car manufacturer Ford.

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    Fremantle hires home ent exec

    2008-07-21T12:21:03Z

    FremantleMedia Enterprises (FME) has appointed Richard Tulk-Hart to the London based role of vice president sales, home entertainment, EMEA.

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    Singing Bee buzz in Portugal and Romania

    2008-07-21T12:24:56Z

    Zeal Entertainment, part of the Digital Rights Group (DRG) has secured new production deals in Portugal and Romania for hit show The Singing Bee.

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    Golf swings 4.7m for BBC1

    2008-07-21T12:29:55Z

    BBC1's live coverage of the final day's play of the Open from Royal Birkdale was on form with a peak audience of 4.7m (28%) at 6.15pm.

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    Setanta boxing goes primetime

    2008-07-21T12:36:39Z

    Setanta Sports News show Steve Bunce's Boxing Hour is being repeated on parent channel Setanta Sports in a primetime evening slot.

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    New deliveries for Postman Pat

    2008-07-21T12:51:31Z

    Entertainment Rights has secured a host of new international deals for new BBC commission Postman Pat - Special Delivery Service - and is launching the original show on China's national television network, China Central Television (CCTV).

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    SPTI hires GroupM channel exec

    2008-07-21T13:01:34Z

    Sony Pictures Television International (SPTI) has appointed Kate Marsh to the position of vice president, brand partnerships and channel development, within the company's networks division.

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    Sponsorship ban on BBC sports award

    2008-07-21T13:11:55Z

    The BBC Trust has told the corporation not to seek a new sponsor for Sports Personality of the Year after criticising its existing deal with Britvic.

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    Blanket ban on sponsorship of BBC events

    2008-07-21T16:52:15Z

    The BBC management has announced it will no longer accept sponsorship from commercial bodies for any on-air BBC event.

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    TV critics 22 July ‘08

    2008-07-22T09:05:19Z

    “An obscure jewel to be snatched from TV's outflow pipe.” Read on for the critics' full verdict on last night's TV.