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    C4 looks at orgasms on the NHS

    2005-01-13T08:30:00Z

    Channel 4 offers an insight into female sexual dysfunction in a documentary by Leopard Films. Orgasms on the NHSfollows patients as they have treatment for sexual problems. The 50-minute film, commissioned by C4 editor of documentaries Danny Cohen, will be directed by Amanda Blue and James ...

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    Sky One to act out Jacko trial

    2005-01-13T08:30:00Z

    Courtroom reconstructions of Michael Jackson's forthcoming trial are to be shown on Sky One and Sky News as part of a deal between BSkyB and US network E! Entertainment Television.

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    Pepper adds suite

    2005-01-13T08:30:00Z

    Pepper has added a new HD Nitris suite as it expands its online operations. The expansion also includes an HD upgrade for its fourth Nitris and additional storage capacity, costing an estimated£150,000. The new Nitris will be used from this week on forthcoming BBC drama Fingersmith, ...

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    Dillon sets up production agency Rare

    2005-01-13T08:30:00Z

    The executive producer in charge of Channel 4's recent mammoth rebranding campaign has opened a production agency, Rare.

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    MTV to Asia's aid

    2005-01-13T08:30:00Z

    MTV is to rename its annual Asia awards as MTV Asia Aid as part of the network's attempt to raise money for the victims of the Indian Ocean tsunami. Due to take place in Bangkok on 3 February, and to be hosted by Christina Aguilera, the awards ceremony will be ...

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    School Dinners to air in nine markets

    2005-01-13T08:30:00Z

    Jamie Oliver's new Channel 4 series promoting healthy eating to schoolchildren has been sold to nine other countries around the world before it has even aired in the UK.

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    Sky airing for animated space series

    2005-01-13T08:30:00Z

    Sky One has picked up a new animated space series that has been airing on the Sci-Fi Channel in the US. Tripping the Riftwill begin its 13 x 30-minute run early this year. The light-hearted show, produced by Canada's CineGroupe in association with Film Roman, follows ...

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    Ofcom set to rule on ITV/Sky dispute by April

    2005-01-13T08:30:00Z

    Ofcom has until the end of April to rule on a dispute between ITV and BSkyB after the terrestrial broadcaster complained about Sky's planned charges for ensuring satellite viewers get the correct regional service.

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    Interactive auction

    2005-01-13T08:30:00Z

    Channel 4 is planning to provide live interactivity during a pre-recorded show for the first time. C4 division 4 Interactive has teamed up with Lion-produced auction show Name Your Priceto give viewers the chance to win£500 by guessing the correct value of items up for auction. ...

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    Two Way uses Aussie cash for production move

    2005-01-13T08:30:00Z

    Interactive TV specialist Two Way TV is to expand its UK business and move into television production following an $8m (£4.3m) cash boost by its Australian counterpart.

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    Orion opens Geordie base

    2005-01-13T08:30:00Z

    London-based factual producer Orion TV, the company behind ITV's Trading Treasures, is to open a northern base in Newcastle.

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    Bashir to testify at Jacko trial in March

    2005-01-13T08:30:00Z

    Former ITV reporter Martin Bashir is to appear as a witness at Michael Jackson's impending US trial. Bashir, who made the 2003 documentary Living with Michael Jackson, will testify for the prosecution on 1 March. The 13-year-old boy featured in Bashir's film later accused Jackson of ...

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    BBC must ride protests

    2005-01-13T08:30:00Z

    The BBC should be applauded for upholding the principle of free speech and airing Jerry Springer - The Opera.

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    Grade highlights key BBC charter issues

    2005-01-13T08:30:00Z

    BBC chairman Michael Grade this week identified three key areas he believes will be central to securing a new Charter. Speaking at a Broadcast Press Guild lunch, he said the issue of the BBC's governance, its relationship with the indie sector and 'complete transparency' over the new 25% Window of ...

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    Distant Shores hits beach running

    2005-01-13T08:30:00Z

    After a disappointing Christmas performance overall, the terrestrial broadcasters regained some ground with new shows for the new year.

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    Bid-up.tv rebrand

    2005-01-13T08:30:00Z

    Interactive auction channel bid-up.tv is to rebrand as Bid TV from the end of the month. The change, which kicks off with a£250,000 advertising campaign featuring TV auctioneer David Dickinson, was decided upon because the majority of auctions on the channel fall in price, rather than rise.

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    Charitable Big Bro

    2005-01-13T08:30:00Z

    Channel 4 and Endemol UK are to donate 9p from every public vote cast on Celebrity Big Brotherto the Asian tsunami appeal, meaning that£90,000 will be given for every million votes cast. Each Celebrity Big Brothervote costs 50p and generates 25p for ...

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    Diesel makes Botham fly-fishing films

    2005-01-13T08:30:00Z

    Indie Diesel Films has won four commissions from Discovery Home & Leisure. The 5 x 30-minute Botham on the Fly, due to air in summer, follows ex-England cricketer Ian Botham as he goes fly fishing with celebrity pals. The 5 x 30-minute ...

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    TWI takes ITV cookery brief

    2005-01-13T08:30:00Z

    TWI has landed its first daytime commission for a terrestrial channel in the UK after ITV commissioned it to make a cookery series that pits members of the public against a celebrity chef.

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    Turquoise brief

    2005-01-13T08:30:00Z

    Design and branding company Turquoise has won a contract to rebrand Middle East pay-TV platform Arab Radio and Television (ART). The project includes a brand audit and the subsequent rebranding of ART's 14 channels. Managing director Sharon Wheeler worked with ART chief executive Assad Abulgadail when he worked for Middle ...