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NewsElstein appointed as CRCA chairman
The Commercial Radio Companies Association (CRCA) has announced that David Elstein will take on the roll of Chairman from April 1 2004. He replaces Lord Eatwell who stepped down after four years.
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NewsEmap reports ad growth
Emap's advertising revenue for its music television channels has taken a dip over the year but the media group has seen solid growth for its radio stations.
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NewsBBC dominates Bafta shortlist
The BBC has dominated this year's BAFTA television awards by taking almost half of the 52 programme nominations.
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Beckham Back in Time (BBC3) - Sam Wollaston, Guardian
?What a preposterous idea for a television programme. Is it for kids? It's neither educational nor particularly ent...
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NewsChannel bags ITV entertainment order
Channel Television has secured a rare ITV commission with a Saturday night arena-style entertainment show billed as a cross between Gladiators and It's a Knock Out.
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NewsMPs step up pressure over ITV cuts
Pressure is mounting on Ofcom and the government to halt what MPs fear is an increasing trend by ITV to concentrate TV production in London and one or two regional centres.
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NewsFimbles producer hires animator
Novel Entertainment, the indie behind the BBC's pre-school show Fimbles , has appointed Telemagination managing director Marion Edwards as its animation consultant.
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NewsC4 unveils Coming Up orders
Channel 4 has ordered seven half-hour dramas from Ideal World for a new series of Coming Up - it's late night strand designed for budding directors and writers.
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NewsDyke to take cop race role
Former BBC director general Greg Dyke is set to become an unpaid advisor with the Commission for Racial Equality (CRE), as part of its probe into racism within the police service.
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NewsHumphrys to deliver MacTaggart
BBC Radio 4 presenter John Humphrys is to deliver this year's MacTaggart lecture at the MediaGuardian Edinburgh International Television Festival in August.
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NewsEcclestone to play Dr Who
Actor Christopher Eccleston is to play Doctor Who in the resurrected 13-part drama series, the BBC has announced.
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Gunpowder Treason and Plot (BBC2) - Nancy Banks-Smith, Guardian
'It was a performance to disturb your dreams.'...
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Gunpowder Treason and Plot (BBC2) - Paul Hoggart, The Times
'In part two Jimmy McGovern had created a genuinely powerful and intriguing drama.'...
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Gunpowder Treason and Plot (BBC2) - Alun Palmer, Daily Mirror
'Jimmy McGovern's take on one of the most turbulent periods in these islands' history can only be described as woef...
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The Genius of Mozart (BBC2) - James Walton, Daily Telegraph
'Hazlewood was met with mixed success in this pleasingly enthusiastic quest.'...
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The Extraordinary Voyage of Jules Verne (BBC2) - Peter Paterson, Daily Mail
'Clearly, Verne still awaits a worthwhile TV biography.'...
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Sex and the City Farewell (C4) - Thomas Sutcliffe, Independent
?A self-administered blow job, which will have left all but the show's most besotted fans looking for somewhere to ...
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NewsPay-TV operators urged to cut content costs
Pay-TV operators such as BSkyB will be forced to slash the amount they pay for content as more and more consumers opt for free to air or cheap digital TV packages, a new report has warned.
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NewsHow Clean is You House goes Stateside
The two stars of Channel 4's How Clean Is Your House? are to pull on their marigolds for a US version of the show
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NewsLord Watson joins BBC chairman shortlist
Former Panorama presenter Alan Watson, now a Liberal Democrat peer, has emerged as a surprise contender for the chairmanship of the BBC.