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Give up on Saturdays, TV channels told
Broadcasters should abandon attempts to woo mass audiences and focus instead on carefully targeted shows if they wa...
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NewsBBC reinvents variety with Parkie special
The variety show - the traditional home of old-school comics and jobbing magicians - is to be resurrected and refreshed by the BBC as part of a raft of big budget entertainment events, writes Leigh Holwmood
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NewsITN poised to take over London news
Unions are calling for urgent talks with ITV managers over the future of staff at London News Network (LNN) after it was revealed that ITN is in renewed talks to take over the running of the news operation.
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Boss gives hint of a job with Channel 5
Bosses at Channel 5 have offered John Leslie an olive branch which could open the way for his return to mainstream ...
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Coming soon, Clark's diaries on TV
The diaries of Alan Clark, foremost controversialist of his generation, revisionist, historian, philanderer and wit...
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BBC plans cutting edge programmes for hair salons
Small talk with hairdressers could be silenced when BBC programmes are beamed into 200 high-street salons using tou...
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NewsIndies' valuations to soar after Chrysalis deal
The value of independent production companies has increased by up to 15% following the outcome of the programme supply review, City analysts predicted this week, writes Paul Revoir.
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John Leslie in line for role as Channel 5 host
John Leslie's television career may be resurrected by Channel 5, the station that first identified him as the man a...
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NewsMorrison's MBI still deal hungry
The purchase of Chrysalis TV represents the first move in an acquisition strategy for the MBI Group consortium, headed by former Granada chief executive Steve Morrison, writes Paul Revoir
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BBC looks north for comic stars
The BBC is launching a new comedy development unit in Manchester in a bid to discover the next Steve Coogan or Caroline Aherne, writes Leigh Holmwood
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Capital receives much-needed boost
Capital Radio has reversed falling figures at its flagship London station during what was a period of mixed fortunes for its rivals.
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Hearne joins BBC London
The woman who oversaw the launch of the BBC's English regional politics strand Inside Out has been appointed the new editor of BBC London News, writes Leigh Holmwood
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Jackson to head US Granada outfit
Granada director of international production and entertainment Paul Jackson has added another string to his bow by taking over the ITV company's American venture, Granada Entertainment USA (GEUSA), writes Michael Rosser
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R1 heads list of BBC Rajar woes
The BBC has been deserted by over 1.6 million listeners across its national radio network over the past 12 months as the fragmentation of the industry continues to dilute audiences, writes Michael Rosser
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BBC adds suite to its Bristol audio facilities
BBC post-production has invested in a new audio suite in Bristol for drama and wildlife documentaries, writes Sam Espensen.
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Rushes hands out this year's Soho shorts awards
The Rushes Soho Shorts awards took place last week, with an impressive line-up of talent. Among those starring in the entries were David Thewlis, Sue Johnston and Alison Steadman. Presenting the awards were Nick Moran, Sean Pertwee, directors Roger Spottiswoode ( Tomorrow Never Dies) and ...
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Golden Square design move
Golden Square Post has followed up its hiring of Flame artist Rachel Mills from Glassworks two weeks ago by signing up Richard Morrison as head of design. Morrison has worked as a designer, art director and typographer, and has a strong reputation in feature film and TV title design, with ...
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Garland to pavement
DVD outfit The Pavement has poached DVD and post-producer Kristy Garland from Stream Digital Media (part of Ascent Media). Garland has worked with several large clients while at Stream, including Entertainment Rights, Buena Vista and Universal and, according to Pavement director Kristen O'Sullivan, she 'understands the intricacies of post, so ...