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NewsTabitha Jackson named More 4's first editor
Channel 4 deputy specialist factual commissioning editor Tabitha Jackson is to take on the day-to-day running of More 4, writes Robin Parker.
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NewsBBC and C4 to create regional supply map
The BBC and Channel 4 are working together to draw up a “supply map” of the UK that will align geographical areas with specific programming genres.
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NewsTen Alps to launch science site
Ten Alps-owned indie Brook Lapping is to launch a global online science channel in conjunction with the Science Museum and the Royal Institution.
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NewsBoseley takes up Outline position
Outline Productions has hired former BBC and ITV factual entertainment executive Bridget Boseley as head of features and popular factual.
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NewsAnimal Planet looks to entertainment
Animal Planet International is repositioning as a more adult-skewed entertainment channel and has called on UK indies to pitch more “Deadliest Catch-style” shows.
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NewsT4 first in line as C4 cuts loom
Teen strand T4 is set to become the first major part of Channel 4's schedule to suffer from the broadcaster's imminent budget cuts.
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NewsBBC eyed BBC4 for first BME controller
The BBC considered downgrading the BBC4 controller job in order to broaden the list of potential applicants to include some black and minority ethnic (BME) candidates.
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NewsPM will turn to kids for advice in BBC Election series
The winner of a new BBC kids series will give Gordon Brown advice on how to improve Britain.
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2waytraffic lands Breakdown sales
2waytraffic International has secured a raft of sales for its BBC1 entertainment property Commercial Breakdown with Jimmy Carr.
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NewsTV critics 11 September '08
'... the foodie equivalent of The Apprentice.' Read on for the critics' full verdict on last night's TV.
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Chris Beeton steps down
Award-wining colourist Chris Beeton has retired after nearly 35 years in the industry.
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Rushes gets the Itch
Rushes has partnered with production company Itch Film to revamp its production studio, based near Caledonian Road.
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Rocket plans Sanctuary building move
Post house Rocket plans to move to the old Sanctuary building on Frith Street after the rent on its Ingestre Court premises was increased.
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New directors take 25% of IBF
Two new directors have joined the board of Covent Garden-based International Broadcast Facilities (IBF) after buying up 25% of the company.
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NewsAnimal actors to star on Five
Leopard Films will reveal how trainers got Wellard the dog to bite Ian Beale's bum in EastEnders in a series about animal actors for Five, writes Kate McMahon.
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NewsTSL to build C4 playout facility
Red Bee Media has handed broadcast systems integrator TSL the multimillion pound contract to build a new playout facility for Channel 4.
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NewsMixed fortunes for BBC2
The star power of Rhys Ifans and Tom Wilkinson could only deliver 600,000 viewers to BBC2 cloning drama A Number last night (10 September) but the channel enjoyed success with the return of The Restaurant.
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NewsMTV spends£2m on master control room upgrade
MTV has spent£2m upgrading the infrastructure of the master control room (MCR) at its transmission and media centre in Camden.
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Editec picks up SprintCam
Editec has picked up the UK distribution rights to the SprintCam Live V2 Ultra Motion Camera System.
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NewsSetanta scores record ratings
Live coverage of the World Cup qualifying match between England and Croatia gave Setanta Sports it biggest audience on record last night (10 September).