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Emap readies bid for SRH.
EMAP is expected to make a takeover bid for Scottish Radio Holdings (SRH) before the end
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Comment - Necessary pain.
The result of the BBC's series of internal reviews looks likely to be radical change - and not before time, writes Conor Dignam, Editor.
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Design duo front more for Five.
Five's star signings Colin McAllister and Justin Ryan are to present a raft of new shows for the broadcaster, all through Ricochet South, including one in which they try to create dream weddings on a budget, writes Leigh Holmwood.
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Duncan: indies not ethnic enough.
Channel 4's new chief executive Andy Duncan has told indies working with the channel that they
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US media giant makes overture to Endemol.
US Giant Time Warner is reportedly interested in buying Big Brother creator Endemol from Spanish telecoms giant Telefónica for at least A2bn (£1.38bn), writes Maria Esposito.
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UK news gears up for US vote.
UK broadcasters are sending 240 staff to cover Tuesday's (2 November) knife-edge US presidential election, writes Leigh Holmwood.
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Yorke set to take top BBC drama role.
Channel 4 head of drama John Yorke is set to return to the BBC to take
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Matthew Kelly lands ITV role as serial killer.
Granada has handed former Stars in Their Eyes presenter Matthew Kelly his first leading role in an ITV drama, as a twisted serial killer in a new crime thriller, writes Paul Revoir.
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NewsBBC: Radio 4 could do better
The new controller of BBC Radio 4 has admitted that parts of its schedule have become 'cosy' and is looking to strengthen its 'intellectual edge'.
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NewsEx-Action Time chief gets UKTV role
UKTV has hired former Action Time joint managing director Caroline Beaton to help market its family of channels.
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NewsITV bids to handcuff O'Grady
ITV chiefs have asked their new daytime star Paul O'Grady to consider making his show a permanent fixture on ITV1.
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NewsLittle Britain set for third series
BBC3 comedy sketch show Little Britain , the digital channel's biggest hit, is set to return for a third series.
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NewsPEER POLL: Training
The latest question in Broadcast's peer poll asks: Can 'on-the-job' training be a substitute for formal training?
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The trials of training
As the BBC prepares to cut production staff and ITV withdraws from the regions, indies are having to take on more of the training responsibilities traditionally left to broadcasters. Are they up to it?
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Princess sells ?gay' test to VH1
Princess Productions has made two overseas format sales, including a show that assesses the 'gayness' of pop culture phenomena.
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BBC1 plays cupid with dating show
BBC1 has commissioned a new reality dating show in which children of single parents help find them a new partner.
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Imago property order for ITV1 teatime
ITV1 has ordered another high-volume property programme for its 5pm teatime slot.
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BBC1 to air Forsyth and Wood specials
BBC1 controller Lorraine Heggessey has commissioned two new Bafta tributes featuring entertainer Bruce Forsyth and comedian Victoria Wood. The 2 x 60-minute programmes will feature those who know the pair, along with music and performance. The Forsyth special will be recorded later this year to air soon after, while the ...
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Magic 105.4 casts spell over London
Emap-owned Magic 105.4 was one of just two commercial radio stations in London to boost its breakfast show audience. Graham Dene's show achieved a 7% increase to record a weekly reach of 651,000, up from 609,000 in the previous quarter. The station as a whole recorded a weekly audience of ...
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12 Yard show flops on ABC
Indie 12 Yard Productions has seen its first US commission, business reality show The Benefactor , cut short by the ABC network.