All BBC articles – Page 482
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NewsBBC1 develops Scandinavian detective series
BBC1 is developing a returnable detective brand based on a series of crime novels by bestselling Norwegian writer Anne Holt.
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NewsBBC2 tucks into restaurant business
Spun Gold spin-off Brassy TV has won its first order as BBC2 green-lights two series which delve into the restaurant world.
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NewsBBC opts not to recoup Entwistle payoff
The BBC Trust has decided not to attempt to claw back any of George Entwistle’s £450,000 payoff, a move under consideration after the former director general changed his evidence to the Pollard inquiry.
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NewsHall: BBC must be best creative partner in TV
Tony Hall has urged the BBC to commission bold drama and become the industry’s “best” creative partner in his first high-profile public engagement as director general.
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NewsBBC rapped over Salford relocation deals
The BBC has not applied “sufficient rigour” to managing relocation incentives for staff that have moved to Salford, according to a National Audit Office report.
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CommentAuction Hero, BBC2
Dan Goldsack on getting to the heart of the charity sector for Silver River.
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NewsMurder lands series after Bafta win
The BBC has commissioned Zodiak’s Touchpaper to transform the Bafta-winning single drama Murder into a full series.
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NewsBBC3 orders Cleveland kidnap doc
BBC3 has ordered a fast turnaround documentary on the Cleveland kidnappings and acquired BBC America drama Orphan Black.
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NewsBBC MediaCity staff 'happier than' London counterparts
BBC employees working in Salford are happier and more motivated than their peers around the rest of the country, a senior human resources director has claimed.
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NewsBBC1 pilots Everybody Loves Raymond
BBC1 is to pilot a UK version of hit US sitcom Everybody Loves Raymond with Lee Mack and Catherine Tate.
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NewsKlein’s move intrigues indies
Richard Klein’s appointment as ITV director of factual has been greeted with genuine anticipation, with producers intrigued to see how the former BBC4 controller adapts to a role in which his populist sensibilities will be tested.
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NewsCohen signs off with Poldark
BBC1 has ordered an ambitious series from Tony Jordan that brings together characters from Charles Dickens’ novels, and also plans to revive 1970s period drama Poldark.
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NewsBBC admits bullying failings
BBC senior management failed to spot widespread bullying because they were not close enough to rank-and-file staff, according to HR director Lucy Adams.
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Behind The ScenesThe Fall, BBC2
Writer Allan Cubitt was involved in everything from casting to editing on his BBC2 series The Fall. Tim Adler speaks to the producers and star Gillian Anderson about the unusual set-up
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NewsBBC1 to air Sir Alex Ferguson tribute
BBC1 is to air a Football Focus special tonight following the news that Sir Alex Ferguson will resign as Manchester United’s manager at the end of the season.
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NewsThe Apprentice dominates Twitter traffic
BBC1’s The Apprentice was responsible for 80% of all TV-related tweets during the time it was on air on Tuesday.
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NewsHadlow becomes acting BBC4 boss
BBC2 controller Janice Hadlow is to oversee BBC4 until the corporation finds a replacement for Richard Klein.
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NewsBBC awarded for Africa reports
Two BBC exposes of female genital mutilation in Africa picked up prizes at the annual One World Media Awards last night.
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NewsUnions reject BBC pay offer
The broadcasting unions have urged their members to dismiss the BBC’s 2013-14 pay offer - in a move that could signal further strike action.
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NewsRoger Mosey handed BBC editorial troubleshooter role
The BBC’s Olympics supremo Roger Mosey has been handed a wide-ranging editorial troubleshooting brief - and BBC North director Peter Salmon has also had his job expanded.