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    NBC drops Martha Stewart

    2005-11-16T09:28:56Z

    9.30am: US broadcaster NBC has axed the struggling Martha Stewart version of The Apprentice, denting the show's chances in the UK.

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    Granada International signs Aussie VOD deal

    2005-11-16T09:41:21Z

    9.30am: Granada International (GI) has inked a new media deal with Reeltime, ahead of the launch of the Australian broadband company's video on demand service next year.

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    BBC and Sony ink US first-look deal

    2005-11-16T09:45:46Z

    BBC Worldwide has signed a first-look deal with Sony Pictures Television (SPT), which will see SPT launching BBC comedy and drama formats into the American market.

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    C4's Ghost Squad frightens off viewers

    2005-11-16T11:26:09Z

    Channel 4's new drama series The Ghost Squad appears to have scared away the viewers on its first outing with an average of just 1.2 million (6.7%) at 10pm.

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    Shed records profit hike of 82%

    2005-11-16T11:31:34Z

    Footballers' Wives indie Shed Productions has said profits are up by 82% to£6.7m in the 12-months to the end of August, crediting a slate of new commissions and international sales.

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    C4 takes reality series to space

    2005-11-16T11:47:19Z

    Channel 4's new reality show, Space Cadets, is to be a practical joke on a grand scale - involving unwitting contestants, special effects, and 48 packs of Russian toilet paper.

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    Kandola poached by ITV

    2005-11-16T12:38:06Z

    ITV has poached Five's director of acquisitions Jay Kandola to take control of the programme buying, as the broadcaster steps up its presence in the international TV marketplace.

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    Christian radio station pips BBC to award

    2005-11-16T15:31:49Z

    3.30pm: A charity-owned Christian radio station has won the top honours at the Religious Radio Awards 2005, beating competition from BBC Radio 4, Radio Wales and the World Service.

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    Five.2 inches closer to launch

    2005-11-16T15:37:04Z

    3.30pm: Five has been granted a satellite and cable broadcast licence from Ofcom to launch a general entertainment channel under the name Five.2.

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    C4 has back up plan should Space Cadets crash

    2005-11-16T16:04:40Z

    4pm: Channel 4 has a contingency plan at the ready should its controversial new reality show Space Cadets need to be pulled early from its schedule.

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    At The Races court hearing delayed

    2005-11-16T16:10:30Z

    4.15pm: The At The Races (ATR) High Court hearing over the channel's claim for money owed to it from UK racecourses, has been postponed after the judge appointed to the case stepped down for confidential reasons.

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    Thompson: compulsory redundancies are 'inevitable'

    2005-11-16T16:43:20Z

    4.30pm: BBC director general Mark Thompson has said that compulsory redundancies at the corporation are 'inevitable' - his first admission that his programme of cutbacks cannot be done without forcing staff to leave.

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    Fox News beats ITV News

    2005-11-16T17:54:12Z

    5.45pm: ITV News Channel's recent woes continued this week after viewing figures revealed that the broadcaster has been beaten in the ratings by right wing US channel Fox News.

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    BBC F&L could face staff work to rule

    2005-11-17T07:49:20Z

    The BBC's factual and learning department could face a work to rule by staff as the department faces almost 50 compulsory redundancies.

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    C4 risks offence with Xmas shows

    2005-11-17T07:49:30Z

    Channel 4is set to offend religious sensibilities this Christmas with a schedule featuring shows guaranteed to enrage a range of denominations.

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    BBC unveils horror strand

    2005-11-17T07:50:00Z

    The BBC's drama department is to follow the success of its paranormal thriller Sea of Souls by developing a contemporary horror strand for BBC1 and is currently considering pitches from indies for the slot.

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    Stevenson ends Hit run

    2005-11-17T07:50:02Z

    Hit Entertainment's chief creative officer, Jocelyn Stevenson, has quit after almost five years overseeing the indie's creative output, including Bob the Builder, Barneyand Friends and Angelina Ballerina.

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    TV Corp staff face redundancy

    2005-11-17T07:50:04Z

    Television Corporation (TV Corp) has written to staff at its subsidiary Mentorn warning of possible redundancies.

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    Pact slams C4 30-day rights bid

    2005-11-17T07:50:06Z

    Producers' alliance Pact has branded Channel 4's bid for a 30-day new media primary rights window - made by C4 chief Andy Duncan last week - as a 'shoot the kid' strategy.

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    BBC seeks third CBBC controller in six months

    2005-11-17T07:50:08Z

    The BBC has been left with a headache as it searches for a new CBBC controller - its third in six months - following the defection of Alison Sharman to ITV.