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NewsBBC reinvents variety with Parkie special
The variety show - the traditional home of old-school comics and jobbing magicians - is to be resurrected and refreshed by the BBC as part of a raft of big budget entertainment events, writes Leigh Holwmood
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NewsITN poised to take over London news
Unions are calling for urgent talks with ITV managers over the future of staff at London News Network (LNN) after it was revealed that ITN is in renewed talks to take over the running of the news operation.
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Boss gives hint of a job with Channel 5
Bosses at Channel 5 have offered John Leslie an olive branch which could open the way for his return to mainstream ...
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Coming soon, Clark's diaries on TV
The diaries of Alan Clark, foremost controversialist of his generation, revisionist, historian, philanderer and wit...
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BBC plans cutting edge programmes for hair salons
Small talk with hairdressers could be silenced when BBC programmes are beamed into 200 high-street salons using tou...
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NewsIndies' valuations to soar after Chrysalis deal
The value of independent production companies has increased by up to 15% following the outcome of the programme supply review, City analysts predicted this week, writes Paul Revoir.
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John Leslie in line for role as Channel 5 host
John Leslie's television career may be resurrected by Channel 5, the station that first identified him as the man a...
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NewsMorrison's MBI still deal hungry
The purchase of Chrysalis TV represents the first move in an acquisition strategy for the MBI Group consortium, headed by former Granada chief executive Steve Morrison, writes Paul Revoir
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R1 heads list of BBC Rajar woes
The BBC has been deserted by over 1.6 million listeners across its national radio network over the past 12 months as the fragmentation of the industry continues to dilute audiences, writes Michael Rosser
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BBC looks north for comic stars
The BBC is launching a new comedy development unit in Manchester in a bid to discover the next Steve Coogan or Caroline Aherne, writes Leigh Holmwood
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Hearne joins BBC London
The woman who oversaw the launch of the BBC's English regional politics strand Inside Out has been appointed the new editor of BBC London News, writes Leigh Holmwood
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Capital receives much-needed boost
Capital Radio has reversed falling figures at its flagship London station during what was a period of mixed fortunes for its rivals.
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Jackson to head US Granada outfit
Granada director of international production and entertainment Paul Jackson has added another string to his bow by taking over the ITV company's American venture, Granada Entertainment USA (GEUSA), writes Michael Rosser
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Second helping of just for laughs on BBC1
BBC1 controller Lorraine Heggessey and controller of entertainment commissioning Jane Lush have ordered a second run of slapstick hidden camera show Just for Laughs. The 6 x 30-minute series, to be made by Belfast-based indie Wild Rover for BBC Northern Ireland, will be produced by ...
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BBC2 Arena honours Attenborough at 80
BBC2 controller Jane Root has commissioned an Arena documentary to celebrate the 80th birthday of actor Lord Attenborough. The two-part The Many Lives of Richard Attenboroughhas been granted unprecedented access to Lord Attenborough as he undertakes his public duties. Directed by Adam Low with Anthony Wall as series editor, it ...
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BBC2 goes behind the scenes at the theatre
BBC2 controller Jane Root and head of arts commissioning Franny Moyle have commissioned an observational documentary about a local theatre in Lincoln. The six-part Theatre Royal, to be produced in-house by Pippa Robinson and executive produced by Nick Mirsky, will feature a different character in ...
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Sky One buys US action star reality show
Sky One has acquired a reality show from the producer of The Matrix, in which a group of people compete to become action movie stars. The 10-part Next Action Star, created by Joel Silver, will see 16 contestants put through ...
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BBC adds suite to its Bristol audio facilities
BBC post-production has invested in a new audio suite in Bristol for drama and wildlife documentaries, writes Sam Espensen.
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BBC NI to give party advice
BBC Northern Ireland is hoping to repeat the success of lifestyle programmes such as Dinner Party Inspectors with a series focusing on surprise parties, writes Michael Rosser.