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NewsThree DJs to fill Peel slot
BBC Radio 1 is to introduce three DJs into John Peel's late-night slot, following the death of the veteran presenter last year.
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NewsBBC execs at work after threats
Two BBC executives returned to work today after a weekend that saw security guards posted at their homes - after threatening phone calls from Christian protestors opposed to the controversial screening of Jerry Springer - The Operaon BBC2 last Saturday.
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NewsDuncan: C4 faces£130m 'digital deficit'
Channel 4's chief Andy Duncan has warned that the 'digital deficit' facing the broadcaster could be as high as£130m by 2012 unless it receives support from the public purse.
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News6.3m welcome Celebrity Big Brother
Channel 4's Celebrity Big Brotherreturned strongly after a two year break last night (Thursday), peaking at 6.3 million (27%) in the final five minutes.
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NewsEastEnders faces axe in New York
EastEndersfans in New York have been told to come up with $29,000 (£15,465) by the end of January in order to save the BBC soap from being axed from a local public television station.
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NewsOfcom to rule on ITV dispute with Sky
Ofcom has been called in to rule 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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NewsCeleb Big Bro in tsunami appeal donation
Channel 4 and producer Endemol UK say they will donate a slice of the money raised by reality show Celebrity Big Brotherto the Asian tsunami appeal as the eight contestants entered the house last night.
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NewsBlair rejects TV debate
Prime minister Tony Blair has said he will not participate in a televised debate ahead of the next general election, despite a request from Tory leader Michael Howard.
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NewsThompson defends BBC morale
BBC director general Mark Thompson has rejected suggestions by Channel 4 chief executive Andy Duncan that the reforms taking place at the corporation are going to 'crush confidence' among staff for years to come.
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NewsPEER POLL: ITV
The latest question in Broadcast's peer poll asks: Will ITV be bought this year?
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NewsDesperate Housewives attracts 5m
Desperate Housewivesmade a glittering debut on Channel 4 last night with peak viewing figures of 5 million (30%) in the last five minutes, trouncing ITV1's new Johnny Vegas vehicle Dead Man Weds.
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The battlegrounds of 2005
Broadcast looks at some of the key conflicts coming up in a year in which every area of the industry will be facing either major change or increasing competition
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Red button raises£800,000 for appeal
The Community Channel's red-button interactive donations service has raised more than£800,000 for the Asian tsunami appeal in seven days. The service, launched on 29 December by The Community Channel, is expected to reach the£1m mark soon.
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Vine returns to BBC1 for interview series
BBC Radio 2 host and political presenter Jeremy Vine is to return to BBC1's daytime schedule in March with a second series of his celebrity interview show. The new
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TV Corporation sells Visions for£16.8m
The Television Corporation has agreed to offload its outside broadcast business, Visions, to US company NEP for£16.8m marking its withdrawal from the facilities market.
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Wife Swap producer sues Fox for $18m
RDF Media could set a legal precedent for reality producers in the US after it filed an $18m (£9.5m) case against US network Fox for allegedly ripping off its flagship Wife Swapformat.
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Fuller's 19 sees profits go up by 6%
19 Entertainment, the company that co-produces hit format Pop Idol with Thames, has reported a 6% rise in annual profits. The company, run by former Spice Girls manager Simon Fuller, made pre-tax profits of£10.1m in the year to 30 June, up from£9.6m the year before. American Idol, the US version ...
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BBC2 commissions primetime car show
Indie Denham Productions is to make a primetime series for BBC2 focusing on the nation's relationship with cars. BBC senior commissioning executive Richard Klein has ordered the 3 x 60-minute Car Nationfor delivery in May. The series will offer a wry look at topical subjects, such ...
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Somethin' Else lands raft of R2 orders
Somethin' Else has landed a raft of commissions from BBC Radio 2, including a new 8 x 60-minute series of Soul Solutions, fronted by Mica Paris. The Charles Hazelwood Showwill return for a 6 x 60-minute run, while ...
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Hot seats 2005
The leaders of the UK's major television broadcasters are all facing tough tests in 2005