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    BBC creates indie quota for online

    2004-11-11T07:49:00Z

    The BBC is to create a 25% indie quota for its internet content in a move that will see an extra£5m pumped into the independent sector.

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    Unions threaten ITV regional strike ballot

    2004-11-10T10:34:13Z

    Unions at ITV are set to ballot members for industrial action if the network announces more regional job cuts before Ofcom has completed the final stage of its public service broadcasting review.

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    Bid-Up TV set for Asian expansion

    2004-11-10T09:58:51Z

    Auction channel operator Sit-up Ltd is in discussions with an Asian media group, which could see two of its TV formats being launched in South East Asia.

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    Ali G writer scripts Fox reality show

    2004-11-10T09:54:27Z

    British writer Ant Hines, part of the team behind characters Dennis Pennis and Ali G, is working on a new comedy reality series for Fox Broadcasting in the US.

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    Bids line up for Manchester FM

    2004-11-10T09:49:09Z

    The UK's biggest radio groups are to turn their attention to Manchester in a bid to win a lucrative new FM licence worth an estimated£5m a year in advertising revenue.

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    Five pulls train crash show

    2004-11-09T11:04:47Z

    Five last night pulled a documentary on train crashes out of respect for those involved in Saturday's rail tragedy.

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    BBC triumphs at Griersons

    2004-11-09T10:59:57Z

    The BBC had a good night at the Grierson documentary awards last night, bagging five out of the ten categories on offer.

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    Governors move out of BBC HQ

    2004-11-09T10:27:24Z

    The BBC governors are to move out of the BBC's new media village in west London to a new base in a bid to symbolise their independence from BBC management.

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    Elton John in Radio 1 profanity outburst

    2004-11-09T10:18:04Z

    Sir Elton John turned the airwaves blue during an appearance on Chris Moyles Radio 1 breakfast show yesterday morning.

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    Radio 1 'replaces' John Peel

    2004-11-09T10:15:25Z

    Club DJ Rob Da Bank is to take over John Peel's late night show on BBC Radio 1 for the 'foreseeable future'.

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    BBC dominates Promax

    2004-11-08T14:30:17Z

    The BBC grabbed top honours and 10 gold statuettes at the Promax UK awards at the Grosvenor House on Saturday (6 November).

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    Eyeing up Endemol

    2004-11-08T13:08:34Z

    As the indie behind Big Brother with a strong record in generating ratings and revenue streams, Endemol is a juicy business prospect, but who are the likely buyers and what will its sale mean, asks Suzy Bashford.

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    Report: US to switch off analogue before UK

    2004-11-08T11:45:42Z

    The US is expected to reach full digital television penetration a year before the UK - in 2014, a new report has said.

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    C4 admits Royal Mail expose was misleading

    2004-11-08T11:00:34Z

    Channel 4 has admitted some claims made in its controversial Royal Mail expose, including the revelation that a casual worker had stolen a credit card from the post, were inaccurate.

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    Abramsky denies resignation claims

    2004-11-08T10:51:37Z

    BBC director of radio Jenny Abramsky has denied she threatened to resign if the corporation moved Radio 5 Live out of London to Manchester.

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    Fred Dibnah dies of cancer

    2004-11-08T10:12:20Z

    Tributes have been paid to steeplejack-turned TV personality Fred Dibnah, who died of cancer at the weekend.

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    Sky One sets up LA base

    2004-11-08T10:07:07Z

    Sky One is sending programme executive Jamie Roberts to Los Angeles to find new reality programmes and co-production deals with US broadcasters.

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    Sky 'set for subs slowdown'

    2004-11-08T10:03:16Z

    BSkyB is this week expected to reveal that growth in subscriber numbers has fallen as it unveils its first quarter results on Friday.

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    Sky spys on pub sports

    2004-11-05T12:15:08Z

    Pub landlords trying to dodge Sky subscription charges can may be busted by a pint-sized spy.

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    BBC dominates RTS craft shortlist

    2004-11-05T11:53:26Z

    The BBC has scooped the lion's share of nominations for this year's RTS Craft and Design Awards, taking 40 of the 72 nominations.