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NewsBBC reporters to be given lessons in Scottish devolution
8am: BBC journalists are to get lessons in Scottish devolution to make sure their reports on politics are accurate.
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NewsBBC news veteran joins Al Jazeera
Al Jazeera International has signed up former BBC News veteran Stephen Cole as anchor in their London bureau.
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NewsEastEnders beaten by Emmerdale - again
Thursday's episode of BBC1's EastEnders lost out for the second week running to a special episode of ITV1's Emmerdale, as the corporation's soap only managed 7.2 million (34%) at 7.30pm.
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NewsFive import axed in US
Five's new US acquisition Killer Instinct has been axed less than a week before it is due to make its UK premiere.
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NewsDr Who? US snubs BBC hit
The BBC has failed to sell hit series Doctor Who in the US, and is now pushing through a DVD deal in the country to pre-empt pirate and import copies flooding the market.
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NewsTV Corp confirms second approach
TV Corp, the television group which is resisting a takeover approach from Welsh indie Tinopolis, has confirmed that it has received an approach from second potential buyer.
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NewsScrapped BBC2 pitch angers indies
The BBC has sparked anger among indies after tendering for a major programme pitch and then not commissioning any of the resulting ideas.
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NewsCowell plans duets show for ITV
Simon Cowell has landed another major commission from ITV, with a talent show that invites non-singing celebrities to test their crooning skills in a series of duets with 'singing legends'.
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NewsBBC kicks off Local TV trial
The BBC has launched its local TV news pilot in the West Midlands - supplying on-demand news services aimed at city and county level.
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NewsRolls-Royce sponsors Five show
8am: Five, the once famously lowbrow TV channel, has finally cemented its new status as an upmarket destination after signing a sponsorship deal with Rolls-Royce.
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NewsBalhetchet to chair Women In Film and TV
8am: Drama producer Sophie Balhetchet has been appointed the next chair of Women in Film and Television, the body set up to 'counter gender imbalance' in the industry.
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NewsPEER POLL: Al-Jazeera
The latest question in Broadcast's peer poll asks: Would Al-Jazeera be justified in taking legal action against George Bush?
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NewsCarter defends Ofcom's cutsin ITV's PSB remit
Ofcom chief executive Stephen Carter has hit back at criticism over the reduction in ITV's public service obligations.
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NewsRome loses its grip over viewers
Interest in BBC2's lavish drama Rome has dropped off dramatically with the fifth episode drawing 2.9 million (11.9%).
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BBC F&L reveals Final Cut plans
The BBC's factual & learning department has outlined its plans to save between£4m and£6m a year over three years by bringing 20% to 25% of its post-production in-house.
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Five gives Grey's Anatomy terrestrial berth
Five has bought the terrestrial rights to US hit Grey's Anatomy after sub-licensing the show from Flextech-owned Living TV.
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Molinare buys four Grand Central studios
Molinare has bought the Marshall Street premises of Grand Central Studios for an undisclosed sum, as part of an expansion of its audio department.
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GCap risks hostile takeover as shares slump
Embattled radio group GCap Media could face a takeover approach if its share price dips below 250p, City figures have warned.
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Red Bee goes for growth with restructure
Multimedia and playout facility Red Bee Media is restructuring in a bid to expand the business over the next year.
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TWI takes Gfx man
Production and distribution company TWI has recruited Blue Gfx head of animation Andrew Gould to work at Mediahouse, its video and audio post-production arm, as head of graphics. Gould has been involved in broadcast animation and effects for 15 years, and was previously head of 3D at DVD and graphics ...