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NewsThe critics: C4 comedies
The trio of new comedies on C4 was a mixed bag of triumphs and failures, according to the critics.
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NewsLocal TV services call for digital spectrum
Commercial Local TV operators are meeting with Ofcom this week in a bid to persuade the regulator to offer them digital spectrum for their services.
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NewsX Factor off to a flying start with 6.6m
The opening episode of The X Factorgot off to a cracking start this Saturday with 6.6 million (40%) tuning in to watch Simon Cowell berate another batch of eager contenders.
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NewsVirgin signs up Champion
Virgin Radio has recruited Horizon 103.3 FM drivetime DJ Sarah Champion to host a Friday and Saturday 10pm chill out show.
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NewsSky unveils HD line-up
BSkyB has unveiled the first six channels to be offered as part of its High Defnition (HD) TV package, which launches next year.
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NewsBBC embroiled in Canadian TV row
The BBC has been accused by broadcasting unions of helping undermine a strike at Canadian broadcaster CBC.
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NewsDr Who goes mobile
BBC Worldwide has signed its first deal to licence full-length TV programmes for broadcast on mobile phones.
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NewsFlextech sales chief quits
Mark Howe, the managing director of Flextech sales house IDS, has left the company after 13 years with no job to go to.
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NewsThe critics: Taxidermy: Stuff the World
Taxidermy: Stuff the World- a rare insight into the little-known world of taxidermy - was a strange and absorbing hit, according to the critics.
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NewsTV execs unclear of switch off plans
The majority of TV executives say the government needs to outline a clearer strategy for digital switchover.
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NewsThe Bigger Picture entertains 3m
BBC1's investment in poaching comedian Graham Norton from Channel 4 looks like it is finally beginning to pay-off as The Bigger Picturegot its highest audience of its run so far with 3 million (21%) at 10.35pm.
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NewsUKTV hires commercial director
UKTV has poached Discovery's Laurence Dawkin-Jones to take up the role of commercial director.
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NewsUtley joins Cosgrove Hall
BBC Worldwide director of TV distribution Anthony Utley has been appointed managing director of animation house Cosgrove Hall Films, the company behind Engie Benjyand Danger Mouse.
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NewsBarker departs IWC
IWC Media director of contemporary factual Adam Barker has left the company for family reasons.
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NewsITV lines up live soap quiz
ITV1 has commissioned a live soap quiz that will pit three 100-strong teams of fans from EastEnders, Coronation Streetand Emmerdaleagainst each other.
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NewsCasualty viewers to play God
The BBC is gearing up for a major experiment in interactive TV, offering viewers of this Saturday's Casualtyprogramme the chance to vote on how the programme ends.
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NewsFX launches timeshift channel
FX, the Fox-owned channel airing on Sky, is launching a time-shift service.
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NewsThe critics
Two new series stole the screen last night on the strength of their subject matter. Michael Buerk in Don't Get Me Started(Five) provoked a tyrade by the critics, and Channel 4's Kill Me If You Canproved fascinating.
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NewsBuerk's polemic attracts only 700,000
Michael Buerk's polemic on Five's new series Don't Get Me Startedonly managed an average of 700,000 (3.4%) at 7.15pm despite acres of media coverage.
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C4 slides with end of Big Brother
Channel 4 failed to maintain last week's record-breaking ratings performance, with its weekly audience share falling by 28%.