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MacIntyre pursues Kent police
The BBC has not ruled out further writs in connection with the announcement this week that BBC journalist Donal MacIntyre has begun legal proceedings against Kent Constabulary, writes Georgina Lipscomb.
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ITV backs Celebrity
ITV has asked for an extended run of Carlton TV's Celebrity, despite Barb figures revealing the show is pulling in less than 20 per cent of the available audience, writes Colin Robertson.
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Hudson smoothes BBC Wales row
BBC Wales' new head of programmes (English language), Clare Hudson, has placated independents excluded from a recent tender document by insisting normal commissioning rounds will be back on track shortly, writes Ashley Davies.
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Twenty Twenty TV establishes Oxford outpost
London indie Twenty Twenty Television has set up an Oxford office to make use of the city's specialist TV labour and gun for more commissions from Channel 4 and Central Television, writes Ashley Davies.
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BBC Two unveils awards nominations
Channel 4 and the BBC dominate the shortlist for the first year of the new BBC Two Awards. The nominations are: documentary award: Staying Lost (October Films for Channel 4), A
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Smith aims for speedy replacement of Holme
Media secretary Chris Smith has said he plans to replace Broadcasting Standards Commission (BSC) chairman Lord Holme 'as soon as possible'.Holme resigned this week following newspaper allegations about his private life.
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Emap Digital Radio appoints managing director
Emap Digital Radio has appointed Hallam FM and Magic AM managing director Shaun Gregory as its new managing director. Still continuing in his other roles, Gregory will oversee the development of
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APTN appoints Teague to head of operations
Associated Press Television News (APTN) has appointed freelancer Ian Teague as head of operations, responsible for overseeing and implementing new technology production and heading a team of 50. Teague replaces Nick
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BBC News promotes Clark to home news editor
BBC news home planning editor Richard Clark has been appointed to the position of home news editor, replacing Fran Unsworth, who was appointed head of political programmes in July. Clark will
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Haywood leaves just TV for freelance role
Just TV director Steve Haywood has left the company to go freelance but will retain his directorship and shareholding. Haywood, who said he had always planned to make the move after
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C4 awards point to sound mental health
Channel 4 took most of the broadcasting accolades at the Mental Health Awards 2000 on Tuesday (24 October). Three Thin Ladies (RDF Bristol) won best TV documentary, Kid in the Corner:
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Einstein to beam to UK via S4C2 digital satellite deal
Science and technology broadcaster Einstein Channel has secured UK distribution on digital satellite through S4C2, the Welsh channel management company. The deal gives the channel primetime carriage and access to 4
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BBC narrows its property management search to two
The BBC has shortlisted two consortia in the next stage of its search for a partner to manage its property. 2020 Insight and the Foresite Consortium will now start detailed negotiations
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Many people still offended by sex and violence on TV
Viewers are still bothered by sex, violence and swearing on TV, according to a Broadcasting Standards Commission report entitled Matters of Offence, released just as disgraced chairman Lord Holme resigned. It
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Wireless group appoints managing director to Wave
The Wireless Group (TWG) has appointed a managing director to head its recently acquired South Coast radio station Wave 105.2 FM. The station was previously run by chief executive David Lucas,
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VLV to hold emergency education debate
The Voice of the Listener and Viewer is holding a seminar at the National Liberal Club on Monday (30 October), on the BBC's radical plans for education programming. BBC factual and
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Andrew Neil to give up presenting Radio 5 Live
BBC Radio 5 Live breakfast presenter and newspaper publisher Andrew Neil (left) is to step down from his role with the radio station after his contract ends at the end of
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Granada and Madcowtv sign broadband deal
Granada Enterprises has signed a deal with broadband channel Madcowtv.com giving Granada exclusive rights to all the new channel's commercial ventures.It includes advertising sales, sponsorship, merchandising and licensing on both digital
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NTL testing new broadband services on customers
NTL is conducting customer trials of new broadband services with a view to launching a range of packages priced differently for different speeds.The cable outfit is offering a range of packages