All articles by Susan Thompson – Page 9
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NewsITV kids chief exits as department closes
ITV Productions kids controller Anne Brogan is negotiating her exit following the closure of the division and around 20 redundancies.
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NewsIMG in talks to buy top US reality producer
IMG Media is in talks to buy Californian reality show specialist Bunim/Murray Productions, best known for Paris Hilton vehicle The Simple Lifeand MTV show Making the Band.
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NewsFive bids in for Endemol
Endemol could have a new owner by the end of April, following a deal to reintegrate its French arm into the main business. Five bids for the production company are understood to have already been placed with its owner, Telefónica.
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NewsSky axes The Match
Sky One is calling full-time on reality football show The Matchbecause of fears that the Endemol format is getting tired.
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NewsITV1 to show Elton John's 60th birthday concert
ITV1 is to air an exclusive Elton John concert marking the music legend's 60th birthday this March.
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NewsBBC ordered to publish Dyke documents
The BBC has been ordered to publish minutes of the post-Hutton governors meeting at which it was decided to sack director general Greg Dyke.
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NewsBids in for Endemol as sale approaches
Endemol could have a new owner by the end of April, following the reintegration of its French arm back into the main business. Five bids for the production company are understood to have been placed with its owner Telefónica in November.
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NewsTUC 'disturbed' by licence fee deal
The Trade Union Congress (TUC) has hit out at the government's plans to impose a lower than expected licence fee settlement on the BBC.
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NewsBBC Worldwide to entertain Malaysia
BBC Worldwide has launched an entertainment channel in Malaysia called BBC Entertainment, airing shows such as Doctor Who, Rebus and Extras.
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NewsGrade kicks off with Stewart interview
Michael Grade kick started his first day as ITV executive chairman with an internal internet interview with news presenter Alastair Stewart. Also in his diary this week are two away days with director of television Simon Shaps and his team.
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NewsHBO pilots JJ Abrams's medical drama
HBO has given the go-ahead to a medical drama pilot by Lostcreator JJ Abrams's which explores cancer battles from a patient's point of view.
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NewsNewsnight previews reports online
Newsnightis to stream sections of programming on the internet before they air on BBC2. The service will begin today with a report about the growth of mobile phone usage in Africa.
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NewsJowell kick-starts hunt for new chairman
Media secretary Tessa Jowell has said the government will launch the search for a BBC chairman this weekend and has emphasised the new Trust's role in safeguarding the future of the corporation.
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NewsDuo battle it out for Bedell job
The BBC is deciding between two candidates - Ben Frow and Ben Gale - for the role of commissioning editor for features and factual entertainment vacated by Elaine Bedell.
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NewsSpringer opera team reinvent Question Time
Wife Swapand Question Timewill be reinvented as unlikely operas for BBC1 next month by the team behind Jerry Springer - The Opera.
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NewsBBC braced for disappointment from Jowell
The BBC is expecting media secretary Tessa Jowell to confirm its below inflation licence fee settlement next week when the House of Commons returns after the Christmas break.
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NewsKids and local TV in jeopardy at BBC
The BBC's plans for kids programming and local TV services could be put at risk by the leaked licence fee settlement. The prospect of further job cuts is also looming.
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AOL orders Paparazzi show for broadband
AOL has taken the next step to becoming a regular UK content commissioner by giving the greenlight to a weekly broadband show made by TwoFour.
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NewsCelador faces life after Millionaire
Celador Productions has 'moved into a new era' by completing the first stage of a management buyout from parent Complete Communications Corporation (CCCL) and getting ready for a future without Who Wants to be a Millionaire?.
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NewsBland criticises Grade's defection to ITV
Former BBC chairman Sir Christopher Bland has ruled out returning to his old role and has criticised Michael Grade's defection to ITV before the conclusion of the licence fee settlement.