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More than 60% of homes have digital TV
More than 60% of UK houses now receive digital TV, with more houses having broadband internet connections than dial-up accounts for the first time, according to The Ofcom Communications Marketreport. It added that more than 250,000 houses each month are switching onto digital or adding another ...
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Aardman makes first ever acquisition
Aardman has acquired the English-speaking rights to Belgian 3D model animation Panique au Village. It is the first time the 30-year-old UK company has acquired a programme and it hopes to make further acquisitions in the future. The rights to the 20 x 5-minute series, created ...
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DCMS select committee announced
The Department for Culture, Media and Sport has unveiled the line-up of its new select committee. Nine newcomers will join the House of Commons committee that monitors the department's work. They include former Conservative culture spokesman John Whittingdale, who is set to be chairman. Labour MPs Rosemary McKenna and Alan ...
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BBC to screen Al-Qaeda series earlier
The BBC has brought forward a series on Al-Qaeda in the wake of the terrorist attacks on London. The first episode of three-parter The New Al-Qaedawill now be shown on BBC2 on 25 July, a week before its original broadcast date. The series, fronted by veteran ...
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NewsViewers desert To the Ends of the Earth
BBC2's historical drama, To the Ends of the Earth, saw its audience sink yesterday to 2.3 million (13%), despite impressive ratings on its debut last week.
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NewsPEER POLL: BBC bonuses
The latest question in Broadcast's peer poll asks: Should all BBC executives have given up their bonuses?
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NewsBBC1 to boost comedy writers
BBC1 controller Peter Fincham has said he wants to recruit more star comedy writers - such as The Thick Of Itwriter Armando Iannucci - to boost comedy output at the channel.
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NewsBennett sets out commissioning priorities
The BBC's director of television Jana Bennett used a BBC/Pact briefing day to map out her commissioning priorities, in the wake of this week's annual BBC report.
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NewsITV finalises boxing deal
ITV has finally confirmed the long-awaited deal between the broadcaster and boxing promoter Frank Warren, which will see Britain's brightest boxing talent tied down to the terrestrial network.
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NewsSpelling Bee appeals to 6.2m
ITV1's one-off celebrity spelling quiz, Spelling Bee, proved to be a popular success last night with a peak audience of 6.2 million (31%) at 9.55pm.
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NewsNigella manages to rally viewers - just
ITV1's daytime chat show hosted by celebrity chef Nigella Lawson has seen its audience rally, but only by a marginal amount.
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NewsBritish talent in line for Emmys
British talent could storm the US Emmys, with BBC America, TalkbackThames and Darlow Smithson Productions (DSP) among the home-grown production houses which have gained nominations for the awards ceremony.
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NewsDrama to dominate BBC1's autumn schedule
BBC1 has put drama at the centre of its autumn slate and is now considering a remake of Robin Hood, to capitalise on the success of Doctor Who's revival of Saturday night drama.
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NewsBrighton.TV wins US orders
Brighton-based indie, brighton.tv, has recently been commissioned to film a series of lifestyle programmes for the US.
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NewsBBC moots Manchester move delay
London's Olympic bid victory has sparked calls to delay BBC Sport's move to Manchester until after 2012, according to a senior member of the team looking into the move.
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NewsBBC mulls selling programmes over the net
The BBC is looking at selling content to viewers outside the UK via the internet.
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Off the Record - Time for a drink?
The All Party Parliamentary Media Group is hosting a friendly and informal drinks reception next week
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NewsUS radio operator 'eyes Chrysalis'
Emmis Communications, the US radio giant that recently bid unsuccessfully for the Manchester FM licence, is reported to be eyeing up Heart FM owner Chrysalis Radio.
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Commissions - Format Focus: Next!
A US speed-dating show doles out dollars for every minute contestants can last on a date with a picky partner, writes Maria Esposito.
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Analysis - Gold medal coverage?
There is little doubt that the 2012 London Olympic Games will prove a massive bonanza for the BBC. But the commercial channels and independents are also hot medal contenders, reports David Wood.