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    GMG calls for more docs

    2008-10-06T11:18:00Z

    GMG Radio is inviting radio indies to pitch new ideas for its 13-strong network of stations after a positive response to its first set of documentaries which aired this summer.

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    Iannucci to produce library sitcom

    2008-10-06T11:26:28Z

    The BBC has ordered a pilot of an sitcom set in a library from Father Ted co-creator Arthur Mathews and Armando Iannucci.

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    Fringe benefits Sky 1

    2008-10-06T11:54:42Z

    Sky 1's lastest US drama acquisition Fringe - the new supernatural offering from Lost creator JJ Abrams - got off to a solid start at 9pm last night with 292,000 (1.49%).

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    Friday ratings: Little Britain USA

    2008-10-06T12:37:39Z

    The US version of the hit sketch show Little Britain entertained the viewers on Friday night with a strong 4.7m (21.6%) at 9.30pm.

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    Morse author honoured at Crime Thriller Awards

    2008-10-06T12:46:25Z

    Inspector Morse author Colin Dexter has been presented with a prestigious prize for his crime-fighting creation by Prime Suspect star Dame Helen Mirren.

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    Sky 1 rejuvenates in autumn

    2008-10-06T15:21:11Z

    Sky 1 controller Richard Woolfe's plan of reversing the fortunes of the channel looks to be showing tentative signs of life with its all hours share rising by 4.5%.

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    Burnham: No place for new music on TV

    2008-10-06T16:41:57Z

    Culture secretary Andy Burnham has criticised TV's “cosy” relationship with the music industry and urged more risk-taking in primetime output.

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    Burnham backs Ofcom's ITV plans

    2008-10-06T17:02:05Z

    Media secretary Andy Burnham has defended Ofcom's decision to reduce ITV's regional production quota and has told MPs he will meet ITV and other broadcasters to discuss the future of PSB in the months ahead.

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    TV Critics 7 October ‘08

    2008-10-07T09:07:15Z

    “A testosterone-fuelled channel Five game show.” Read on for the critics' full verdict on last night's TV.

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    Ab Fab set for US makeover

    2008-10-07T09:36:24Z

    Absolutely Fabulous is set for a makeover for the US from the producers of Arrested Development and Two and a Half Men.

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    New unit to monitor BBC interactivity

    2008-10-07T09:51:34Z

    BBC shows including Strictly Come Dancing and Children in Need are set to have their interactive services managed by a dedicated unit.

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    Unbreakable snaps on debut

    2008-10-07T10:41:29Z

    Five's new endurance reality show wasn't quite fighting fit at 9pm last night as it debuted with an average 898,000 viewers (3.9% share).

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    Brand to front BBC war doc

    2008-10-07T10:58:10Z

    Comedienne Jo Brand is to mark the 90th anniversary of the Armistice for BBC1, with a look at the life of First World War nurse Vera Brittain.

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    ITV backs new content tracking standard

    2008-10-07T11:04:06Z

    ITV is adopting a new standard for tracking its programme content around the world and across multimedia platforms.

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    Case Study: Big Cat Live

    2008-10-07T11:21:47Z

    BBC Post Production is supporting Big Cat Live with a tapeless workflow set-up designed to help the show's editors and web producers prepare and transmit content simultaneously whilst on location.

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    ITV exec named Input Media MD

    2008-10-07T11:25:02Z

    Input Media, the company behind Chelsea TV and Arsenal TV, has appointed former ITV Worldwide executive David Johnson as it managing director.

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    FME secures development deal with Insight

    2008-10-07T11:25:39Z

    FremantleMedia Enterprises and Toronto-based Insight Production Co have inked a development financing deal to co-fund scripted and unscripted projects.

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    Ratings body calls for clarity in the digital age

    2008-10-07T11:28:32Z

    Barb has called for the commercial broadcasters to let it know exactly what and how it collates the audience ratings figures as people move away from traditional ways of TV viewing.

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    Satellite the key to mobile TV success, says report

    2008-10-07T11:31:04Z

    Mobile satellite services that allow users to receive television and radio on mobile phones and in vehicles even when in remote regions could soon be available across Europe, according to the findings of a new report.

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    Free satellite services boom

    2008-10-07T11:43:04Z

    More than 900,000 households in the UK now own equipment that gives them access to free satellite television services, according to Ofcom.