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NewsGrade: BBC will ban repeats
BBC chairman Michael Grade has said he wants to banish repeats from BBC1 and 2 in a bid to make the channels more distinctive.
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NewsITV and Sky set to retain Champions League
ITV and BSkyB are expected to announce they have retained the rights to Champions League football this week, signing a new deal with football authority UEFA.
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NewsViewers attack BBC's 'patronising' Proms coverage
The BBC has been forced to apologise for its coverage of the Proms after viewers complained the use of subtitles was 'intrusive and patronising'.
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NewsIndies dominate TV production
The independent TV sector has overtaken the BBC and ITV's in house production arms, in terms of the value of commissions during 2004.
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NewsPlayboy launches broadband service
Playboy TV has launched a new multi-media package offering adult content to its subscribers across all platforms for a monthly£30 payment.
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NewsC4 sport chief joins Eurosport
British Eurosport has poached Channel 4's head of sport David Kerr to become its new director of broadcast.
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NewsMosey named BBC Sport director
BBC head of TV news Roger Mosey has been appointed director of sport.
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NewsDealing with Dickinson draws 2.9m
BBC1's new Sunday line-up did little to dent ITV1's traditional dominance of the night as Dealing with Dickinsononly interested 2.9 million (15%).
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NewsITV1's boxing defeated by BBC1
The return of boxing to ITV1 failed to deliver a knockout blow with TV viewers, achieving 3.1 million (18%).
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NewsHBO chief defends output
HBO's chief executive officer Chris Albrecht has defended the channel's performance against critics who suggest it is struggling to replace Sex and the Cityand over-reliant on The Sopranos.
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NewsBBC chiefs top media power poll
Michael Grade and Mark Thompson have been voted the most powerful figures in the media by a panel of experts, in the latest Media Guardian100 poll.
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Analysis - Gold medal coverage?
There is little doubt that the 2012 London Olympic Games will prove a massive bonanza for the BBC. But the commercial channels and independents are also hot medal contenders, reports David Wood.
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Commissions - Format Focus: Next!
A US speed-dating show doles out dollars for every minute contestants can last on a date with a picky partner, writes Maria Esposito.
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NewsUS radio operator 'eyes Chrysalis'
Emmis Communications, the US radio giant that recently bid unsuccessfully for the Manchester FM licence, is reported to be eyeing up Heart FM owner Chrysalis Radio.
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Off the Record - Time for a drink?
The All Party Parliamentary Media Group is hosting a friendly and informal drinks reception next week
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NewsBBC mulls selling programmes over the net
The BBC is looking at selling content to viewers outside the UK via the internet.
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NewsBBC moots Manchester move delay
London's Olympic bid victory has sparked calls to delay BBC Sport's move to Manchester until after 2012, according to a senior member of the team looking into the move.
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NewsBrighton.TV wins US orders
Brighton-based indie, brighton.tv, has recently been commissioned to film a series of lifestyle programmes for the US.
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NewsDrama to dominate BBC1's autumn schedule
BBC1 has put drama at the centre of its autumn slate and is now considering a remake of Robin Hood, to capitalise on the success of Doctor Who's revival of Saturday night drama.
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NewsBritish talent in line for Emmys
British talent could storm the US Emmys, with BBC America, TalkbackThames and Darlow Smithson Productions (DSP) among the home-grown production houses which have gained nominations for the awards ceremony.