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Editpool launches trainee editor competition
Deluxe Entertainment division Editpool has launched a competition to find a new trainee editor.
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NewsBBC to open up 60% of radio hours
The BBC is preparing to triple the volume of eligible radio produced by independent companies to 27,000 hours following negotiations with radio indie group RIG.
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NewsMTV turns to social media for rebrand
MTV has kicked off a re-brand in which viewers’ Instagram and Vine videos will feature on air.
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NewsVaizey to back Midlands in charter renewal debate
Culture minister Ed Vaizey has vowed to reflect criticism over the level of BBC spend in the Midlands during charter renewal negotiations following concern from local MPs.
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NewsTom Bradby to front News at Ten
ITV News is to switch to a single-presenter format with political editor Tom Bradby stepping up to anchor the News at Ten this autumn.
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NewsBBC arts commissioner to lead Brook Lapping
BBC music and arts commissioner Greg Sanderson is to join Ten Alps indie Brook Lapping as managing director in October.
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NewsBBC3’s Sam Bickley moves into production
Sam Bickley, BBC3’s former head of features and documentaries, is to join Samantha Anstiss’ creative label at BBC Productions.
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NewsGuy Garvey to host iPlayer music show
Elbow’s Guy Garvey is to front a BBC Music series for iPlayer.
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NewsJohn Thomson to front Gold stand-up show
UKTV has ordered a stand-up comedy clip show hosted by John Thomson in the guise of ‘PC Northern club comic’ character Bernard Righton.
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NewsAll 4 orders Foster’s-funded short
All 4 has ordered a raft of shorts including its latest ad-funded series in partnership with Foster’s.
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NewseOne to boost regional drama
Entertainment One (eOne) and Creative England will plough a combined £500,000 into regional drama development as they bid to unearth a hit on the scale of Broadchurch.
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NewsAvid and Orad to combine asset management tools
Avid is to combine its asset management products with Orad Hi-Tec Systems’ workflow tools following its acquisition of the firm.
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NewsTax credits fuel cartoon boom
More than a quarter of the animated projects launching at this year’s Cartoon Forum are produced by UK and Irish indies, as the introduction of animation tax credits fuels a British cartoon boom.
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NewsTwofour lands an ITV double
Twofour bagged two pieces of business from ITV ahead of being acquired by the commercial broadcaster this week.
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NewsTLC aims to build on UK hits
TLC is aiming to improve the gender parity of its audience with original UK commissions fronted by “relatable” British talent.
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NewsC4 wants indies to unlock new revenue streams
Channel 4 is launching an indie roadshow to help producers strike deals to commercialise their productions and generate new revenues.
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NewsITV commissioner wishlists
ITV has challenged producers to create younger-skewing factual entertainment series as it aims to grab a larger share of the 16-44 market.
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NewsRevealed: TV’s eco shame
Television has been warned it must urgently address its environmental impact after new data revealed that the carbon footprint of an hour’s programming is equivalent to eight flights to New York.
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NewsBBC kids’ boss warns services could be at risk
The BBC’s children’s boss has warned that a cut to funding during charter renewal will damage its ability to deliver public service content to kids in the digital age.
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NewsCanis launches two-studio production facility
Canis Television and Media has launched a two studio production facility under the banner of Canis Film & TV.