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US comedy pick
Comedy producer Caryn Mandabach has signed a two-year first look deal with US distributor and producer Lions Gate Television for comedy programming. Under the deal, the company will be able to distribute Mandabach shows developed in the US into the UK market. Earlier this year, Mandabach, who developed and produced ...
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FM challenge fails
Ofcom has defeated a second High Court legal challenge to one of its FM radio licence decisions. John Grierson, former managing director of the CKFM bid for the Cornwall licence, challenged Ofcom's decision to award the licence to Atlantic FM, whose bid he said did not comply with the regulator's ...
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Jay to head U105
Ulster TV has appointed Maurice Jay as head of music for its Belfast station U105, which launches on 14 November. Jay has spent the past 10 years presenting for stations BCR, Downtown Radio and CityBeat. U105 is aimed at over-45-year olds in the Belfast region, and will reach up to ...
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Champions League clubs on Talksport
Talksport has secured commentary rights for Chelsea, Arsenal and Liverpool Champions League matches, renewing its deals with the London clubs and striking its first deal with Liverpool. The deals cover Uefa Champions League fixtures for all three clubs on a national basis, as well as Premiership home games involving Chelsea ...
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Daytime accolade added to awards
The Broadcast Awards has introduced a new category for daytime television to reflect the growth in original production and quality of work in the daytime schedule. The awards will take place at the Grosvenor House Hotel on 25 January 2006. Entries are now being invited for this category and others ...
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Trio to present revamped CD:UK
Former Hear'Say singer Myleene Klass, Xfm DJ Lauren Laverne and Trouble TV presenter Johny P will front a revamped CD:UKshow from 17 September. The 60-minute programme, which has had guest presenters since Cat Deeley left in March this year, will return to its 11.30am ITVI Saturday ...
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Sky Sports to screen America's Cup
Sky Sports has secured exclusive UK rights to the America's Cup, being staged in Valencia in 2007, as part of a wider sailing coverage deal. Sky Sports will cover a minimum of five races between Swiss holders Alinghi, and their eventual challenger. The deal also includes coverage of the final ...
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Top Up to show Toonami kids channel
Top Up TV is launching Cartoon Network's kids channel Toonami on its platform early next month. The channel will broadcast on Saturdays and Sundays from 5am to 9am. It will replace Xtraview, its pay-per-day trial service which is being removed at the end of the month. Top Up bosses are ...
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Touch follows expat vicar for ITV
Touch Productions has been commissioned by ITV controller of current affairs, religion and arts Dominic Crossley-Holland to produce an 8 x 30-minute series about the only Anglican vicar on the holiday island of Mallorca. Parish in the Sun, which airs in October, will follow the life ...
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The trouble with John Birt?
With Lord Birt set to take the podium in Edinburgh in support of top-slicing, questions are being raised as to why ...
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NewsThe minister flicking the switch
James Purnell, the minister responsible for the high-profile switchover from analogue to digital TV, is optimistic about the future of a more distinctive, high-quality choice of programming.
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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?
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The 50 most influential people in TV history
In an industry full of larger than life characters, who have been the biggest movers and shakers of them all? Broadcastruns down those whose influence on British television has been the most profound and enduring.
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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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Murder on the dancefloor
In Edinburgh this week Lorraine Heggesseyis facing the biggest challenge of her career - mastering the quickstep.
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'Do stop moaning!'
Advisory chair Tim Hincks adopts a positive approach to the Edinburgh TV Festival.
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Demise of a dynasty
Reconciling business and family principles is always precarious, especially when the family in question is named Murdoch.
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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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Digital doubts on 2012
If 60% of TV executives don't know what digital switchover will entail, it's not surprising the public are worried.