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NewsDisney develops VOD box
Walt Disney Television International and Switzerland's security software group Kudelski have set up a joint venture to develop and market a video-on-demand set top box-system.
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NewsSmith calls for analogue radio switch-off
Former culture secretary Chris Smith has urged the UK radio industry to move towards establishing a switch-off date for analogue radio.
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NewsThompson set for Sheffield turn
BBC director general Mark Thompson is to appear at this year's Sheffield International Documentary Festival, where he will talk about the history of documentary film-making.
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NewsC4's fourth test tops 8.4m
Channel 4's cricket coverage had a record-breaking peak of 8.4 million (48.4%) at 6.15pm on Sunday as the fourth Ashes test concluded with a nail-biting win for England.
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NewsITV1 signs up cancer charity show
ITV1 has acquired the rights to broadcast the ASDA Tickled Pink breast cancer awareness event, featuring music acts including Westlife and Sheryl Crow, for its Saturday night schedule.
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NewsSykes to front adult contemporary chart
Hit40UK has lined up Melanie Sykes as host for the new adult contemporary chart show, due to launch in the autumn.
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NewsFincham to pilot more comedy
BBC1 controller Peter Fincham has said he wants to increase the number of comedy pilots being made in a bid to fix the channel's ailing performance in the genre.
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NewsBBC unveils 'TV Google'
The BBC is planning to launch a Google-style search engine for television programmes, in a bid to position itself at the heart of a new media revolution.
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NewsParamount orders You've Been Maimed
Paramount Comedy has picked up a new clip show dubbed the You've Been Framedfor the Jackass generation.
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Interview: Tim Hincks - 'Do stop moaning!'
Advisory chair Tim Hincks adopts a positive approach to the Edinburgh TV Festival.
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Interview: Ben Silverman - Meet Mr Nice Guy
US producer/distributor Reveille head Ben Silverman, the man behind the US remake of The Office, explains his philosophy for success, how to pitch to the networks and why he rates UK creativity.
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Comment - Why diversity is divisive
Broadcasters' current efforts to promote diversity are counterproductive, reinforcing stereotypes and insulting journalists, producers and audiences alike, argues Rod Liddle.
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Analysis - Can ultra-local TV work?
The BBC's latest initiative promises high-quality local news, 'community content' and a focus on audience participation - but can it hope to succeed where commercial channels have failed? David Wood reports.
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Forsyth makes plea for missing Palladium tapes.
Bruce Forsyth has thrown his weight behind ITV's BFI-backed campaign Missing Believed Wiped, in a bid to uncover classic Sunday Night at the Palladium shows, writes Colin Robertson.
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NewsComedy finales give BBC2 the edge
BBC2's comedies put in a strong performance last night as Extras, The Catherine Tate Showand Absolute Poweraired their series final episodes.
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NewsGMB urges government: 'Rethink switch-off plan'
Britain's General Union (GMB) members have urged the government to rethink its plans for switchover, claiming many people are still unable to receive a decent enough digital signal.
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NewsFormer ITV man to run BBC commercial arm
The BBC has appointed former Disney executive Etienne de Villiers to oversee its commercial dealings.
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NewsFive orders 'thirtysomething' drama.
Five has made a rare two-hour drama, Perfect Day, for its autumn schedule.
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NewsBBC dramatises Paddington rail crash
BBC1 is to air a docu-drama based on the Paddington rail disaster in which 31 people died.