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    C4: Warm words from BBC not enough

    2008-06-23T16:29:14Z

    Channel 4 chief executive Andy Duncan has warned that the BBC's proposals to share its resources must amount to “more than warm words” and make a “material difference” to its funding model.

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    John Leslie arrested

    2008-06-24T09:17:34Z

    Former Blue Peter presenter John Leslie has been arrested on suspicion of rape, according to reports.

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    Fremantle making online drama for parents

    2008-06-24T09:43:32Z

    A new online drama series for parents is in the works at FremantleMedia in partnership with a NBC Universal-backed website.

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    ITN strikes al-Jazeera deal

    2008-06-24T09:47:34Z

    ITN Source, the archive footage service, has signed a six-figure deal with al-Jazeera to give the network access to over 800,000 hours of video content for use in its programming.

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    SMG to rebrand as STV Group

    2008-06-24T09:56:21Z

    SMG today announced plans to rename itself STV Group, the name of its broadcasting arm.

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    Product placement debate not dead

    2008-06-24T10:10:25Z

    Media secretary Andy Burnham has assured MPs that the debate on product placement is not dead and that he will listen to arguments for allowing it on British TV.

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    Panorama special brings 4.2m

    2008-06-24T11:15:36Z

    BBC1's Panorama exposé on the exploitation of child labour to make cheap clothing for Primark gave the current affairs strand a sizeable audience of 4.2m (19.3%) at 9pm, the show's highest audience this year so far.

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    IMG hires former BBCW sales exec

    2008-06-24T11:52:58Z

    IMG has appointed a former BBC Worldwide sales executive to spearhead sales in its entertainment division.

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    TV critics 24 June '08

    2008-06-24T11:58:28Z

    '... winner of my nomination for most objectionable programme title of the year.' Read on for the critics' full verdict on last night's TV.

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    C4 music shows to return

    2008-06-24T12:00:24Z

    Channel 4 has cemented its ongoing commitment to music programming with a third extensive run for Freshly Squeezed.

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    Fremantle unveils web shows

    2008-06-24T12:29:39Z

    FremantleMedia is creating three new web projects as part of its strategy to develop ideas unrelated to its TV brands.

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    Questions invited on BBC Local Video

    2008-06-24T12:53:38Z

    Ofcom is asking stakeholders in the news industry to submit their questions ahead of its Market Impact Assessment (MIA) of the BBC's proposed Local Video service.

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    Audio sector considers new loudness standard

    2008-06-24T13:17:56Z

    Broadcasters, sound companies and advertisers are a step closer to agreeing a new method for ensuring sound levels on commercials stay within acceptable limits.

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    Ex Resolution man Gable to run Breathe

    2008-06-24T13:19:41Z

    Dan Gable, the former joint managing director of Resolution, has been appointed as general manager of Breathe Post Production.

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    BBC calls off post sale

    2008-06-24T13:24:45Z

    The BBC has revealed that it is no longer in discussions to sell the post-production division of BBC Resources.

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    Evolutions hires duo

    2008-06-24T13:26:31Z

    Post house Evolutions has appointed two new staff.

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    Cinewessex on the move

    2008-06-24T13:28:53Z

    Winchester-based facilities house Cinewessex has moved from Winnall Valley Road to 2 Moorside Place.

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    A1GP goes HD

    2008-06-24T16:07:22Z

    The A1 Grand Prix World Cup of Motorsport will be produced in high definition for the first time from the start of the 2008/09 season.

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    BBC unveils plans for Beijing

    2008-06-24T16:11:45Z

    BBC Resources is teaming up with BBC Sport to provide bespoke coverage of the 2008 Beijing Olympics for viewers in the UK.

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    Visions gets Mandela gig

    2008-06-24T16:14:49Z

    NEP Visions is working with Serpent Productions to deliver host broadcast coverage of the Nelson Mandela 90th Birthday concert in Hyde Park this weekend.