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    Magic brings in Park to crack London.

    2005-01-14T16:25:16Z

    Emap has appointed former Capital Radio director of programming Richard Park to spearhead a full strategic review of its Magic 105.4 easy-listening station as part of a plan to build its share in the crowded London market, writes Michael Rosser.

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    Orion opens Geordie base.

    2005-01-14T16:25:16Z

    London-based factual producer Orion TV, the company behind ITV's Trading Treasures, is to open a northern

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    Sky One to act out Jacko trial.

    2005-01-14T16:25:16Z

    Courtroom reconstructions of Michael Jackson's forthcoming trial are to be shown on Sky One and Sky News as part of a deal between BSkyB and US network E! Entertainment Television, writes Susan Thompson.

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    Three fill Peel spot.

    2005-01-14T16:25:16Z

    BBC Radio 1 is to introduce three DJs into John Peel's late-night slot, following the death

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    Five plans children's digital channel.

    2005-01-14T16:25:15Z

    Five is developing a digital channel based on its early morning children's strand Milkshake. A spokesman

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    Teachers' TV hits airwaves in February.

    2005-01-14T16:25:15Z

    Teachers' TV, the government-backed digital TV service for education professionals, is to launch on 8 February.

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    Grade highlights key BBC charter issues.

    2005-01-14T16:25:15Z

    BBC chairman Michael Grade this week identified three key areas he believes will be central to

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    Bashir to testify at Jacko trial in March.

    2005-01-14T16:25:15Z

    Former ITV reporter Martin Bashir is to appear as a witness at Michael Jackson's impending US

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    Sky One picks Weeds from US.

    2005-01-14T16:25:15Z

    Sky One has bought the exclusive UK rights to US comedy Weeds, months before it launches in the States, writes Susan Thompson.

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    TWI takes ITV cookery brief.

    2005-01-14T16:25:15Z

    TWI has landed its first daytime commission for a terrestrial channel in the UK after ITV commissioned it to make a cookery series that pits members of the public against a celebrity chef, writes Paul Revoir.

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    Yorkshire tops TV hours table.

    2005-01-14T16:25:15Z

    Independent producers in Yorkshire and Humber produced more hours of television than any other UK region

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    Four new faces to spearhead Diverse factual push.

    2005-01-14T16:25:15Z

    Diverse, the indie behind Channel 4 talent shows Operatunity and Musicality, has begun its push into factual entertainment by appointing four new executive producers, writes Maria Esposito.

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    Distant Shores hits beach running.

    2005-01-14T16:25:15Z

    After a disappointing Christmas performance overall, the terrestrial broadcasters regained some ground with new shows for the new year, writes Jon Rogers.

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    Top 10 brand new shows since start of 2005.

    2005-01-14T16:25:15Z

    ITV1's comedy drama Distant Shores and C4's US import Desperate Housewives look set to be firm

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    BBC offloads Eve.

    2005-01-14T16:25:15Z

    BBC Worldwide has sold glossy women's magazine Eve to the Haymarket publishing group for an undisclosed

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    Interactive auction.

    2005-01-14T16:25:15Z

    Channel 4 is planning to provide live interactivity during a pre-recorded show for the first time.

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    BBC's audience reach slips in 2004.

    2005-01-14T16:25:14Z

    The BBC, which suffered a ratings slump for BBC1 and BBC2 last year, has also taken a hit when it comes to average weekly audience reach with new figures showing 800,000 fewer people watched BBC television channels last year, writes Conor Dignam.

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    Five makes model reality show.

    2005-01-14T16:25:14Z

    Five's next foray into reality television will be a hunt for a new supermodel in a show hosted by Rod Stewart's ex-wife Rachel Hunter, writes Michael Rosser.

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    ITV2 will film radio tsunami campaign.

    2005-01-14T16:25:14Z

    ITV2 has ordered a fast turn-around, behind-the-scenes documentary about UK Radio Aid, the fundraising marathon for young victims of the Asian tsunami, writes Michael Rosser.

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    Hat Trick can Think Big.

    2005-01-14T16:25:14Z

    Hat Trick Productions has won a slice of the BBC's£12m 'Think Big' fund to produce a major reality series about nine young couples on the brink of parenthood, writes Michael Rosser.