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NewsBBC4 charts post-war 'lost decade'
Britain's 'lost decade' in the post-war years is being uncovered as part of a major season for BBC4.
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NewsBBC cuts 2050 programme jobs
2050 programme-making jobs will be axed at the BBC over the next three years, director general Mark Thompson announced today.
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NewsDirectors Guild honours Leo Regan
Acclaimed documentary maker Leo Regan upset the form book by winning a prestigious drama accolade at last night's Directors Guild of Great Britain Awards.
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News9.8m think Jason's a Diamond Geezer
David Jason's Diamond Geezeron ITV1 succeeded with a peak of 9.8 million (40.8%) at 9.30pm on Sunday night.
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NewsWillis: BBC production could 'wither away'
The BBC's factual director John Willis has warned that the rise of the independent sector could see the corporation's in-house production 'wither away'.
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NewsBBC programme makers braced for job cuts
Programme makers at the BBC will be told today where the axe is to fall on an expected 1,500 job losses, as director general Mark Thompson announces the next round of cutbacks.
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NewsApax buys Hit for £490m
Private equity firm Apax has beaten off competition from US buyers to acquire Hit Entertainment for £489.4m.
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NewsChrysalis admits GMG talks
Chrysalis Group today said it was considering tabling an offer for the radio assets of Guardian Media Group, owner of Jazz FM.
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NewsGavin set to bid for Woolworths' DVD arm
Former BBC Worldwide chief Rupert Gavin is lining up a bid to buy Woolworths' DVD and video sales operation 2 Entertain, according to reports.
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NewsBBC unveils Strictly Come Dancing for kids
The BBC has made a kids version of its massively successful Strictly Come Dancingformat.
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NewsGWR + Capital = GCap Media
The merged Capital Radio and GWR group will be called GCap Media, the two radio groups have announced.
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Independents - Which way forward for indies?
As investors eye the TV production sector, new routes to growth have opened up for indies. Belinda Archer looks at the options for expansion - and asks what the future holds for the industry.
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Comment - Never had it so good?
The success of the big players in the indie world must not be allowed to threaten those working on a smaller scale, writes Conor Dignam, Editor.
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NewsEastEnders equals lowest ever share
BBC1's EastEnderstook another dent in its fortunes yesterday as the show at 7.30pm equalled its lowest ever audience share of just 28% with an audience size of 6.2 million as it was once again overpowered by ITV1's Emmerdale.
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NewsMoondance follows Elton for A&E
London-based Moondance Films has made a two-hour special for A&E's Biography Channel in the US about Elton John and the making of his Red Piano Show in Las Vegas.
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NewsBBC governors back 1,500 job cuts
BBC governors yesterday signed off 1,500 further staff cuts in news, television and radio production.
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NewsO'Grady set for third ITV1 series
Paul O'Grady is to be given a third series for his ITV1 daytime show after making a strong return to the channel's afternoon slot this week.
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NewsPEER POLL: Working hours
The latest question in Broadcast's peer poll asks: Did you work more than 48 hours last week?
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NewsJamie's School Dinners ends with 5.3m
The fourth and final part of Channel 4's Jamie's School Dinnersended strongly with a peak of 5.3 million (23%) at 9.40pm, overcoming both BBC1 and its nearest rivals.