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NewsPEER POLL: Love Island v Big Brother
The latest question in Broadcast's peer poll asks: Is Love Islandbetter than Big Brother?
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NewsAdapt or die says BBC radio boss
BBC controller of radio and music interactive Simon Nelson has warned that the UK's radio industry will die unless radical changes are made.
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NewsFilm4 ratings dip after launch
Film4 ratings have dropped since its highly promoted premiere, but it continues to rank as one of the most successful multichannels.
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NewsConsultation to investigate participation TV
The Gambling Commission has opened a consultation to look into the legality of prize competitions and free draws such as those featured on participation TV channels and on shows such as This Morning.
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NewsTigress poaches BBC producer
Factual indie Tigress Productions has poached Kath Moore from the BBC, where she produced Life of Grime.
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NewsTime Trumpet fails to hit the high notes
BBC2's new comedy from Armando Iannucci had an uninspiring start at 10pm last night with 1.3 million (6.8%).
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NewsRivals prepare to block 'Carter move to ITV'
ITV's commercial rivals Channel 4 and Five are preparing to block any plans to install Ofcom chief executive Stephen Carter as replacement for Charles Allen.
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NewsSky backs UN green broadband channel
Sky has made a series of programmes on climate change for the United Nations-backed broadband TV channel Green.tv.
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NewsZig Zag heads north
Zig Zag Productions is to launch a northern office based in Manchester, a move part funded by the film and TV development agency North West Vision.
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NewsAllen poised for£2m exit package
ITV chief executive Charles Allen could be set for a£2m pay-off and a£750,000 payment into his pension fund, it was revealed this weekend.
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NewsBennett: Commissioning will be even-handed
BBC director of television Jana Bennett has insisted the commissioning process will remain fair to both in-house and external production under the corporation's new structure.
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NewsBig Brother twist sparks viewer outrage
More than 600 Big Brotherfans have complained to Ofcom about the show's latest twist, which will see a previously evicted contestant re-enter the house and be eligible to win the£100,000 prize.
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NewsTerry Christian joins Talksport
Terry Christian, former host of cult TV show The Word, has joined Talksport as the presenter of its football phone-in Final Whistle.
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NewsYour chance to become a Broadcast blogger
Do you fancy writing a blog that will be seen by thousands of television professionals every week? If so, Broadcast wants to hear from you.
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NewsC4 left with hole in schedule as O'Grady recovers
Channel 4 will be left without a flagship chat show in the competitive 5pm slot for at least three weeks next month, as it awaits the return of Paul O'Grady who recently suffered a heart attack.
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NewsThe Miracles of Jesus astounds 2.9m
BBC1's new religious series The Miracles of Jesuswas in need of a helping hand on Sunday with 2.9 million (17.9%) in a 6.35pm slot.
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NewsMaria continues to hit the high notes with 5.3m
How Do You Solve a Problem Like Maria? continued its successful run with the second episode peaking with a large 5.3 million (34%) at 7.30pm.
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News3 to stream ITV1 and ITV Play
ITV1 is to be streamed live on mobile phones as the result of an exclusive six-month deal with phone giant 3.
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NewsITV planning for Allen replacement
The ITV board will today set in motion its strategy to replace Charles Allen, as the chief executive prepares to hand in his resignation. Broadcasttakes a look at the men sitting at the top table.
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NewsBBC Worldwide hires audience research expert
BBC Worldwide has appointed its first vice-president for audiences, responsible for assessing audiences' needs in different territories around the globe.