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NewsOfcom issues apology over mix up
Ofcom has issued a rare apology after blaming the wrong person for swearing on a Channel 4 show during an adjudication over a complaint.
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NewsJerry Springer show reaches 2.4m
The furore surrounding BBC2's screening of Jerry Springer - The Operahelped the musical to a peak audience of 2.4 million (10%) at 10.10pm on Saturday night.
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NewsKreiz joins Benchmark Capital
Former Fox Kids Europe chief executive Ynon Kreiz has joined venture capitalists Benchmark Capital as a general partner of European funds.
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NewsMore 4 viewers to watch on Telewest
Telewest has secured deals to broadcast a trio of new channels, including Channel 4's venture More 4, which is set to launch in September.
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NewsThree DJs to fill Peel slot
BBC Radio 1 is to introduce three DJs into John Peel's late-night slot, following the death of the veteran presenter last year.
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NewsBBC execs at work after threats
Two BBC executives returned to work today after a weekend that saw security guards posted at their homes - after threatening phone calls from Christian protestors opposed to the controversial screening of Jerry Springer - The Operaon BBC2 last Saturday.
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NewsDuncan: C4 faces£130m 'digital deficit'
Channel 4's chief Andy Duncan has warned that the 'digital deficit' facing the broadcaster could be as high as£130m by 2012 unless it receives support from the public purse.
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News6.3m welcome Celebrity Big Brother
Channel 4's Celebrity Big Brotherreturned strongly after a two year break last night (Thursday), peaking at 6.3 million (27%) in the final five minutes.
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NewsEastEnders faces axe in New York
EastEndersfans in New York have been told to come up with $29,000 (£15,465) by the end of January in order to save the BBC soap from being axed from a local public television station.
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NewsOfcom to rule on ITV dispute with Sky
Ofcom has been called in to rule a dispute between ITV and BSkyB after the terrestrial broadcaster complained about Sky's planned charges for ensuring satellite viewers get the correct regional service.
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NewsCeleb Big Bro in tsunami appeal donation
Channel 4 and producer Endemol UK say they will donate a slice of the money raised by reality show Celebrity Big Brotherto the Asian tsunami appeal as the eight contestants entered the house last night.
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NewsBlair rejects TV debate
Prime minister Tony Blair has said he will not participate in a televised debate ahead of the next general election, despite a request from Tory leader Michael Howard.
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NewsThompson defends BBC morale
BBC director general Mark Thompson has rejected suggestions by Channel 4 chief executive Andy Duncan that the reforms taking place at the corporation are going to 'crush confidence' among staff for years to come.
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NewsPEER POLL: ITV
The latest question in Broadcast's peer poll asks: Will ITV be bought this year?
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NewsDesperate Housewives attracts 5m
Desperate Housewivesmade a glittering debut on Channel 4 last night with peak viewing figures of 5 million (30%) in the last five minutes, trouncing ITV1's new Johnny Vegas vehicle Dead Man Weds.
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The battlegrounds of 2005
Broadcast looks at some of the key conflicts coming up in a year in which every area of the industry will be facing either major change or increasing competition
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BBC3 greenlights disability sitcom
BBC3 controller Stuart Murphy is adding to his channel's growing reputation for comedy with a new show about the unlikely relationship between a man confined to a wheelchair and his homeless friend.
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ITV sets out to transform extreme Brits
ITV controller of factual Bridget Boseley has commissioned a new factual strand which will see extreme characters given 'mental makeovers'.
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Tiger Aspect wins C4 orders
Channel 4 has ordered more than 40 hours of lifestyle programming from producer Tiger Aspect to fill daytime slots.
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Deayton to host guru series
ITV1 has commissioned a six-part, studio-based entertainment series, fronted by Angus Deayton, which explores the world of self-help gurus.