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NewsMirren and Thompson picked for Emmys
Dame Helen Mirren and Emma Thompson are among a host of British stars nominated for prestigious US television awards the Emmys.
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RatingsThe Secret Agent convinces 4m
BBC1's undercover exposé of racism inside the BNP drew an average audience of 4 million (19.6%) last night.
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NewsITV brings back Morse
ITV is to revive three of its classic drama brands including Inspector Morse in a bid to increase ratings.
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NewsGavin quits BBC Worldwide
Rupert Gavin has quit as chief executive of BBC Worldwide but said he could lead a bid for the commercial operation if it is sold off.
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NewsBBC orders even more Postman Pat
The BBC has commissioned Entertainment Rights to deliver more new episodes of Postman Pat that will see the children's series run into 2010.
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NewsC4 lukewarm over Joey
Channel 4 has sent out the clearest signal yet that it may not pick up the Friends spin-off Joey after the broadcaster's head of digital programming Murray Boland played down the sitcom's value.
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NewsRDFI picks up Ricochet's lifestyle shows
RDF International has bolstered its portfolio of programming after snapping up a package of shows from lifestyle specialist indie Ricochet.
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NewsRestoration gets cash boost
The second series of BBC2's Restoration has received a boost after the heritage lottery fund pledged£2.5m towards restoring the building that wins the series.
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RatingsThe Open appeals to over 4m
BBC1's live coverage of final day's play from The Open golf tournament at Royal Troon continued the corporation's 'summer of sport' over the weekend, averaging 4.3 million (31.3%).
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NewsCapital and GWR merger speculation
Capital Radio and Classic FM-owner GWR are refusing to deny speculation that they are in merger talks to create an£800m radio group.
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NewsBBC unveils new complaints procedure
The BBC today unveiled a new complaints procedure following the Dr David Kelly affair which will include the setting up of a new website where mistakes will be corrected.
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NewsMarvel sues Disney
Marvel Enterprises, the creators of comic book superheroes such as Spider-Man and The Incredible Hulk, is suing the Walt Disney Company in a dispute over royalties.
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NewsHoax Sci Fi doc comes to UK
Sci Fi UK has acquired the hoax documentary that earned its sister US channel a severe reprimand from owners NBC.
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NewsComic Brigstocke to front CBBC show
Stand-up comedian Marcus Brigstocke is to front a new children's comedy show for the BBC.
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NewsRace on to find McDonald replacement
The race is on to succeed Trevor McDonald as the main presenter for ITV News after the veteran broadcaster admitted he would step down from the role next year.
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NewsLicense payers give BBC mixed report
Media secretary Tessa Jowell today published the result of public consultation on the BBC's future, which reveals that while the majority of people still back the BBC there are concerns about the quality of its output and value of the licence fee.
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RatingsC4's Pagans attracts 2.2m
Channel 4's new Pagans series managed to lure 2.2 milion (9.4%), giving a boost to its traditional historical slot.
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NewsAd channel to launch on Sky
A new 24-hour channel dedicated entirely to adverts is to launch on Sky in September.
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NewsBig Brother 'sex' turns on C4
Channel 4 struck reality gold last night after two contestants from Big Brother 5 appeared to have sex.
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NewsFive arrested following BBC BNP doc
Five men were arrested yesterday following BBC1's undercover expose of racism in the British National Party.