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    US Upfronts: US version of Teachers faces axe

    2006-05-14T08:00:00Z

    The US version of Teacherslooks set to be axed by the NBC network this week, with the six episodes that have already been produced unlikely to air in the UK.

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    US Upfronts: Extras actress bags US role

    2006-05-15T10:00:00Z

    Extras actress Ashley Jenson is set to become an American star after US broadcaster ABC greenlit telenovela Ugly Betty.

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    US Upfronts: ABC thriller Invasion dropped

    2006-05-15T11:15:00Z

    Channel 4 will be looking for a new Sunday night drama at the LA Screenings after US network ABC axed its supernatural thriller Invasion.

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    The Moors Murders gets 6.2m for ITV1

    2006-05-15T12:10:00Z

    The opening episode of ITV1's two-part drama See No Evil: the Moors Murdersgained a hefty 6.2m (31.8%) at 9.30pm, beating off the competition from the other channels.

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    The Buyers' Agenda

    2006-05-15T16:00:00Z

    Various buyers from channels including the BBC, Sky and UKTV give their opinion on what they are looking for in a programme.

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    Granada restores classic films for Cannes

    2006-05-15T16:00:00Z

    Three classic films from Granada International's film library will be screened at this month's Cannes Film Festival to celebrate the centenary of British director Sir Carol Reed's birth.

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    ID continues expansion

    2006-05-15T16:00:00Z

    ID Distribution has added 38 hours of programming from factual indie Raw Cut Television to its catalogue and appointed former AETN International sales manager Cynthia Kennedy to the role of sales director.

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    The Force is strong for Electric Sky

    2006-05-15T16:00:00Z

    Factual distributor Electric Sky has tied up multiple deals for its latest slate of indie titles, including Done and Dusted's Sky One special Star Wars - Feel The Force.

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    WOW to take Last Requests for A&E

    2006-05-15T16:00:00Z

    Members of the public who are looking to resolve major family issues before they die will feature in a pilot for a new reality series from London and LA-based World of Wonder.

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    Scandis snap up All3Media's shock docs

    2006-05-15T16:00:00Z

    All3Media International has secured a raft of deals across Scandinavia for its latest slate of factual titles, including the shock doc Death and The Cleaners.

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    US Upfronts: NBC drops Joey and Teachers

    2006-05-15T17:45:00Z

    Struggling US broadcaster NBC has confirmed it is to drop Five sitcom Joeyand the US version of Teachersfrom its schedules while unveiling a drama laden schedule for 2006-07 to advertisers in New York at the upfront presentations.

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    Identity of BBC 'taxi driver' revealed

    2006-05-15T18:55:00Z

    The 'taxi driver' accidentally interviewed on BBC News 24 is actually a graduate who was at the BBC to be interviewed for an IT job, according to the man who was meant to appear on the programme.

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    TMF introduces late night quiz show

    2006-05-16T08:00:00Z

    MTV's Freeview channel, The Music Factory (TMF), has commissioned a live popular culture participation show from Optimistic Entertainment.

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    US Upfronts: ABC to re-order slate of UK formats

    2006-05-16T11:00:00Z

    US versions Wife Swap, Strictly Come Dancing, Supernannyand The Inventorare all expected to be recommissioned today by US network ABC.

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    McLoughlin's TV presenting debut draws 3.8m

    2006-05-16T11:30:00Z

    The TV presenting debut of Coleen McLoughlin on ITV1's Tonight with Trevor McDonaldbrought the current affairs programme 3.8 million (17.1%) at 8pm.

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    Talent TV says BBC and ITV staff turnover hit revenues

    2006-05-16T17:45:00Z

    Indie Talent TV has seen its profits grow, but says its overall turnover has been hit by the changes in the commissioning staff line-up at the BBC and ITV.

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    Unique exec stands down

    2006-05-17T08:00:00Z

    Unique director of programmes Phil Critchlow has quit after 12 years in order set up his own music and entertainment business.

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    Hit hires ex-Disney exec

    2006-05-17T08:00:00Z

    Hit Entertainment has hired former Disney executive Lenora Hume to head up its slate of kids' programmes and build new brands.

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    US Upfronts: The CW sticks with Veronica Mars

    2006-05-17T09:45:00Z

    New US terrestrial network The CW, the result of a merger between The WB and UPN, has ordered only three new series for its 2006-07 schedule, but has renewed a number of long-running dramas.

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    Panorama faces job cuts

    2006-05-17T10:20:00Z

    More than a third of reporters' jobs in BBC TV current affairs are to be axed as part of a three-year programme of cutbacks.