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    Oxford Film broadens documentary scope

    2003-07-03T15:35:34Z

    Indie Oxford Film & Television, producer of Channel 4's critically acclaimed Hello Culture series, has appointed a head of documentaries to drive production of observational and access-driven programmes, writes Leigh Holmwood

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    Wall to Wall links up with Red

    2003-07-03T15:32:16Z

    Wall to Wall, the indie behind Channel 4 hits including The 1940s House, is attempting to secure another foothold in the regions after linking up with Red Production Company to form a comedy joint-venture, writes Leigh Holmwood

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    Bennett puts£10m into 'big ideas' fund

    2003-07-03T15:26:52Z

    BBC director of television Jana Bennett has created a£10m fund to bankroll more 'bold and surprising' event programming across the BBC's channels, writes Leigh Holmwood

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    BSkyB warns gamers to play by rules

    2003-07-03T15:20:37Z

    Betting channels on Sky Digital are facing a crackdown after BSkyB warned they could be pulled off the platform if they fall foul of gaming board rules, writes Rosemary Gallagher

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    Cilla takes her story to Carlton

    2003-07-03T15:07:05Z

    Cilla Black, the former star of ITV Saturday night entertainment, has snubbed her former employer by granting exclusive access to a Carlton company for a fly-on-the-wall Channel 4 film, writes Penny Hughes

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    Lords deal 'blocks' Murdoch Five bid

    2003-07-03T11:15:46Z

    Lord Puttnam this week claimed concessions won from the government on the Communications Bill will stop Rupert Murdoch from buying Five, writes David Rose

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    Evans given£1m deadline

    2003-07-03T10:52:31Z

    Entertainer Chris Evans was yesterday given two weeks to produce£1 million in legal costs over his failed damages ...

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    The bigger picture

    2003-07-03T10:50:38Z

    Yesterday Patrick Wright accused Alan Yentob of promoting himself instead of the arts. The BBC's Jana Bennett fight...

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    The revenge of the silver fox

    2003-07-03T10:42:59Z

    Why are the light-entertainment superstars of yesteryear enjoying such a spectacular comeback? ...

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    BBC turns to bonds to raise£800m for revamp

    2003-07-03T10:42:39Z

    The BBC is to raise£800m through a bond issue to finance a redevelopment of its central London properties ...

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    Leslie in the dock

    2003-07-03T10:42:15Z

    Not guilty, says TV star, as his lawyers try to get the case thrown out under the Human Rights Act ...

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    Dyke apology to Tories for election night bias

    2003-07-03T10:41:50Z

    BBC director general Greg Dyke has apologised in private to the Conservative Party for the partisan way the corpora...

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    BBC uses bond to finance HQ

    2003-07-03T10:41:30Z

    The BBC is preparing to sell the virtues of an£800m bond to investors over the next week to fund a revamp of its L...

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    Jowell deal saves TV mergers Bill

    2003-07-03T10:41:30Z

    The government staved off a damaging defeat in the House of Lords yesterday after agreeing a last-minute compromise...

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    John Leslie sent for trial

    2003-07-03T10:41:10Z

    John Leslie was committed for trial yesterday on two charges of indecent assault ...

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    Leslie to stand trial in sex case

    2003-07-03T10:40:47Z

    The television presenter John Leslie was committed for trial yesterday ...

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    Lords defeats alter media Bill

    2003-07-03T10:40:27Z

    Peers have forced the government to tighten up proposed rules governing television and radio advertising ...

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    Puttnam's punch winds the moguls

    2003-07-03T10:40:06Z

    Critics say new clause will not stop Murdoch. ...

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    BBC tells churches to liven up broadcasts

    2003-07-03T10:39:09Z

    Alan Bookbinder, the head of the BBC's religion and ethics department, called on church leaders to become more cour...

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    BBC lures investors with 30-year deal

    2003-07-03T10:35:06Z

    The British Broadcasting Corporation has become the latest - and most venerable - in a long line of first time bor...