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    ITV makes first LA Screenings buys

    2006-06-20T12:35:00Z

    ITV's new director of acquisitions, Jay Kandola, has made her first purchases from the LA Screenings, picking up a US drama for each of its three digital channels but no new series for ITV1.

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    Watchdog's Sandy Smith takes Panorama job

    2006-06-20T16:50:00Z

    The BBC has chosen Watchdogeditor Sandy Smith to head up its flagship current affairs programme Panorama.

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    BBC calls time on Top of the Pops

    2006-06-20T18:47:00Z

    The BBC has brought the final curtain down on Top of the Pops, the world's longest-running weekly music show, after 42 years on the air.

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    ITV to bring back Whicker

    2006-06-21T08:00:00Z

    ITV1 is bringing back Alan Whicker, the doyen of travel reporters, for a one-off programme.

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    Five revisits The Somme 90 years on

    2006-06-21T08:00:00Z

    Five is to screen never-before-broadcast footage of The Somme to commemorate the 90th anniversary of the first day of battle.

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    BBC Worldwide hires Latin American head

    2006-06-21T08:00:00Z

    BBC Worldwide has hired Jessica Rodriguez to head up its Latin American and Hispanic channels.

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    End of an era for US TV news as CBS axes Rather

    2006-06-21T08:15:00Z

    For over two decades he delivered the nightly news to millions of Americans. But, following months of deteriorating relations, yesterday CBS - the most watched US network - cut ties with Dan Rather for good.

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    Hit to launch kids channel

    2006-06-21T08:55:00Z

    Bob the Builderowner Hit Entertainment has confirmed plans to launch a European TV channel.

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    Allen promises another£100m in savings

    2006-06-21T09:25:00Z

    ITV has revealed that it is to make another£100m worth of efficiency savings before the end of 2008, causing fears that there will be a new wave of job losses at the company.

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    Big Brother grabs another victory over Emmerdale with 4.8m

    2006-06-21T11:25:00Z

    Channel 4's Big Brothermanaged to take the lead in the battle for the post-football ratings attracting 4.8 million (24.2%) at 10pm.

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    New-look Zone

    2006-06-21T11:59:00Z

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    Smoke designs Five teen titles

    2006-06-21T12:06:00Z

    The 6 x 60-minute series follows families with unruly teens, who call in a guru to help them deal with the problematic youngsters. The sequence introduces the world of a teenager at home in a collage, with the camera moving through the room to reveal elements key to each episode. ...

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    Zenith MD admits to merger discussions

    2006-06-21T17:54:00Z

    Zenith Entertainment's board has admitted that it has been in discussions with other companies about a potential me...

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    Comment - Nationwide reborn?

    2006-06-22T08:00:00Z

    John Mair on the glory days of Nationwide

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    Comment - World Cup mugs news

    2006-06-22T08:00:00Z

    C4's Stuart Cosgrove bemoans the news stations' pandering to the World Cup

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    Can C4 take them on?

    2006-06-22T08:00:00Z

    Could a competitor to BBC Radio 4's Today really succeed?

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    Interview - Bryan Cowgill: Mr Action Replay

    2006-06-22T08:00:00Z

    Bryan Cowgill talks about how he helped to write TV history and his bitter departure from ITV

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    Comment - Up against the Eton wall

    2006-06-22T08:00:00Z

    The argument that TV journalists are too posh just won't wash, says Sam Delaney

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    Golden Square move

    2006-06-22T08:00:00Z

    Soho facility Golden Square is expanding and relocating its 3D and design department with the whole 10-strong team moving to 4 Golden Square. The new building will also house the recently launched Disqo, a Golden Square company set up to offer creative and production expertise in the digital arena. Disqo ...

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    St Anne's posts 80 Wives doc

    2006-06-22T08:00:00Z

    St Anne's Post has completed the post for Talent TV's The Man with 80 Wives. In the hour-long documentary, reporter Sanjiv Bhattacharya searches for self-proclaimed prophet Warren Jeffs, who is reported to have 80 wives and over 250 children.