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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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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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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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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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NewsVirgin's Jezza defects to Capital
Margherita Taylor is to be dropped from her late night show on 95.8 Capital FM and replaced by former Virgin DJ Jezza.
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NewsPEER POLL: Ron Atkinson
The latest question in Broadcast's peer poll asks: Should the BBC give airtime to Ron Atkinson?
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Cultural renaissance?
Since Melvyn Bragg lambasted the BBC's arts output in 2001, the genre has perked up enough to support the launch of a dedicated indie. But what's behind the sudden urge to bring art to the masses.
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BBC1's identity crisis
Is BBC1 in crisis as some national newspapers suggested this week following publication of the BBC's annual report?
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Radio to switch over in ?10 years'
Analogue radio signals could be switched off within a decade, according to senior Ofcom partner Kip Meek.
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C4 probes 9/11 terror attacks
Conspiracy theories surrounding the September 11 attacks will be put to the test in an investigative documentary for Channel 4.
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News 24 promotion
BBC head of television news Roger Mosey has promoted BBC News 24 strand editor David Kermode to the post of weekend editor, television news. He replaces Jawad Iqbal, who becomes editor of BBC4 News. Kermode will be in charge of all BBC1 bulletins as well as output on the news ...
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C4I sales success in France and Germany
Channel 4 International has made several documentary sales into France and Germany. French broadcaster M6 has bought six titles, including The Kidnapping of Elizabeth Smart from Darlow Smithson Productions, Lock up Your Songs from Firecracker Films, ...
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ITV asset sale could raise£542m
Media analyst Investec has predicted ITV plc could raise up to£542m if, as expected, it disposes of non-core assets. ITV is already believed to be in talks about selling Carlton Books and The Moving Picture Company and further sales are thought likely. Despite the current low share price of 109p, ...
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Bravo to air LA-Miami rally
Model Helena Christensen, actor Nick Moran and heiress Paris Hilton are among the celebrities taking part in a new car rally across America to be shown on Flextech's channel Bravo.
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Countdown safe for another five years
Channel 4 has recommissioned Yorkshire Television to make its long-running daytime quiz show Countdown for another five years. Under the new contract between C4 and Countdown producer Yorkshire Television, presenters Richard Whiteley and Carol Vorderman are tied in to the ...
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Apple-based post house goes under
London's first dedicated Apple-based post-production facility has been forced to shut its doors just six months after opening, raising questions over Final Cut Pro's place in the market.
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Atom titles ITV's Simply the Best
Atom Pictures has produced the titles and in-show graphics for ITV's upcoming Simply the Best. The opening sequence features animated figures undertaking challenges similar to those featured in the show, which pits town versus town in a contest reminiscent of It's a Knockout. It was ...
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Lynam rejoins BBC
Veteran sports broadcaster Des Lynam is to rejoin the BBC next month to present a new Saturday sports show, Des Meets , on Radio 5 Live. Lynam, who has been the face of ITV Sport for the past five years, will interview leading lights in ...
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Woolworth's and BBC in DVD joint-venture
BBC Worldwide has announced plans to merge its video and DVD publishing business with Woolworth's video and music publishing operation, VCI, creating a business with a£180m turnover.
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Monthly reports on BBC online radio
The BBC is to publish a monthly report from this autumn detailing the online performance of its five national radio stations. The report will outline the number of listeners who tuned in to the stations using its internet radio player, available on the BBC website. It will also reveal how ...