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NewsHit lines up new deals for Bob and friends
Hit Entertainment has unveiled a raft of deals with broadcasters across Europe for its portfolio of pre-school properties, including Bob the Builder, Pingu, Thomas & Friendsand Fireman Sam.
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NewsTarget strikes new kids deals
Target Entertainment has picked up the international rights to the new production of Muffin the Mule and struck licensing agreements for ITV's Harry and His Bucket Full of Dinosaurs.
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NewsSparrowhawk ramps up for mobile launch
Sparrowhawk Media is gearing up for the commercial launch of its video texting service TxtBig and exploring other new opportunities for its content library, following the appointment of John Morris as managing director of its distribution arm.
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NewsPremier League in Likeaballs deal
The makers of CBBC cartoon The Likeaballshave signed an exclusive deal with the FA Premier League - the first time the league has tied up with a kids' TV programme.
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NewsSpeculation over Allen exit gains momentum
ITV's share price is threatening to break the 100p mark, as the reign of chief executive Charles Allen looks to be close to an end.
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NewsGaydar posts record listeners
Gaydar Radio, the UK's only gay and lesbian radio station, has posted record listening figures which place it above rival digital stations Heat and Virgin Classic Rock.
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NewsViewers warm to Driving Mum and Dad Mad
The ratings fortunes of ITV1's Driving Mum and Dad Madtook an upturn last night with the documentary series increasing its audience to 3.4 million (16.1%) at 9pm.
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NewsSky acquires mykindaplace
Sky has taken full control of web publishing company mykindaplace in a multi-million pound deal, as part of the satellite group's strategy to expand its online presence.
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NewsCantor puts odds on Allen's successor
With question marks hanging over the future of Charles Allen, ITV's under-fire chief executive, spread betting firm Cantor Index has issued a list of odds on potential successors.
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NewsNTL prices quadruple-play
Cable giant NTL:Telewest has announced details of its quadruple-play offering which will include free digital TV to all customers who subscribe to its fixed-line phone service.
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NewsOfcom survey shows current affairs growing in popularity
An Ofcom survey into current affairs programmes has found people watched more of the genre last year than they did five years ago.
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NewsBectu launches radio initiative for minority staff
Broadcasting union Bectu is hosting an event to help raise the profile of black and minority (BME) staff in the radio industry after research carried out by Skillset found that as little as 1.8% of those working in radio are BME.
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NewsJowell confirms licence fee role for audit office
Media secretary Tessa Jowell has called in the taxpayers' watchdog to scrutinise the BBC's bid to raise the licence fee to£180.
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NewsBBC current affairs redundancy plans dropped
BBC head of TV current affairs George Entwistle has dropped plans to axe one of the department's reporting team.
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NewsBBC uncovers new evidence on Lawrence murder
A BBC documentary has exposed fresh evidence on the racist murder of Stephen Lawrence, alleging that a senior officer in the case accepted bribes from a suspect's father.
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NewsFive poaches Quiz Call producer
Five has poached Quiz Call executive producer Rebecca Hughes to take on the new role of participation TV development producer.
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NewsITV drops It's Now or Never
ITV1's latest Saturday night offering It's Now or Neverhas been dropped after its debut show due to poor ratings.
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NewsNews organisations prepare to shuffle Middle East teams
After two weeks of non-stop coverage of the Middle East crisis, UK TV news organisations are preparing to swap over correspondents as they plan for a continued focus on the region.
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NewsBBC buys controversial 9/11 drama
The BBC has bought one of the most controversial pieces of US TV programming produced in recent years, a six-hour epic mini-series dramatising the report of the 9/11 Commission.