All Broadcasters articles – Page 456
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NewsSpeculation mounts over ITV
The future of ITV is in the spotlight after comments from Liberty Global chief executive Mike Fries sparked a fresh wave of speculation over a potential takeover deal.
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NewsDavid Clementi set to chair the BBC
The architect of the BBC’s new unitary board Sir David Clementi has been confirmed as the government’s preferred candidate to become the corporation’s chair from April.
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NewsITV Hub hosts refugee football film
A documentary about a refugee football tournament is to feature on ITV Hub following a tie-up between the broadcaster and youth brand Copa90.
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RatingsC5's Week We Went Wild struggles
MONDAY: Channel 5 survival format The Week We Went Wild got off to a rocky start after failing to capitalise on its sizeable inheritance from Celebrity Big Brother.
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NewsIn brief: Clementi, RTS, BBCW
Sir David Clementi is expected to become chairman of the BBC, while the RTS is is bringing back its careers fair.
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NewsITV Encore drama snares all-female team
Alison Owens and Debra Hayward’s forthcoming brothel drama for ITV Encore is to offer a “female gaze”, helped by its all-female writing and directing team.
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NewsBBC3 explores Trump assassination attempt
The failed assassination of Donald Trump is to be the subject of a BBC3 documentary, released on the day of the incoming president’s inauguration.
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NewsStreetmate rebooted by Channel 4
Channel 4 is reviving classic dating series Streetmate as a daytime format after it aired a one-off special as part of Stand Up To Cancer.
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RatingsSpies slips below the radar
THURSDAY: Minnow Films’ espionage series Spies failed to hook a million viewers while Death in Paradise returned on murderous form.
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NewsBBC Worldwide takes first VR steps
BBC Worldwide has taken its first steps into virtual reality – partnering with Oculus to launch three VR experiences that immerse users in the world of a caracal cat, oogpister beetle and black bear.
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NewsAll 4 takes aim with BDO darts game
Channel 4 has stepped up to the oche with a mobile darts game ahead of its coverage of the BDO World Darts Championship.
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NewsTV Moment of 2016: shortlist unveiled
The 10 shows that will compete at the Broadcast Awards to be crowned Timeline TV Moment of the Year have been unveiled.
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NewsITV to 'sprinkle showbiz' onto Voice
ITV has unveiled plans to reinvent The Voice by preserving “the show the audience loves” but “with even more show business sprinkled on it”.
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NewsUKTV plots to double original hours
UKTV is hoping to double the number of original hours it commissions this year after growing its share of commercial viewership to an all-time high of 9.87% in 2016.
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NewsRichard Herring eyes C4 sitcom
Comedian Richard Herring is working on an ‘alternate universe’ sitcom for Channel 4.
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RatingsCBB launch slides to 2.3m
TUESDAY: Celebrity Big Brother’s January opener slipped for the fourth consecutive year – but remained strong enough to outperform ITV, Channel 4 and BBC2.
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NewsITV prepares for Adam Crozier exit
ITV has kicked off a recruitment process to find a successor for Adam Crozier.
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RatingsStrictly triumphs on Christmas Day
Strictly Come Dancing’s festive special clinched the Christmas Day ratings battle, but the combined ratings for The Queen’s Speech ultimately took the crown.
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NewsThe top 20 news stories of 2016
Kevin Lygo’s plans for ITV, the battle for The Great British Bake Off and a swathe of high-profile executive moves were among the most-read articles of the year.