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Jazz FM swings onto TV.
Guardian Media Group is preparing to launch a TV version of its Jazz FM national radio station as part of a wider strategy to strengthen and expand its radio assets, writes Michael Rosser.
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Indie queen has 'teeth'.
The BBC's new 'indie champion', Elaine Bedell, has said she is determined that independents will be
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UK TV execs to produce soap opera in Cambodia.
Former EastEnders executive producer Matthew Robinson and ex-Sky One editor Andrew Lowrey are quitting the UK to set up a social awareness soap opera in Cambodia, writes Penny Hughes.
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Sky News set for launch in America.
BSkyB is planning to roll out its Sky News service in the US and is in
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Fergie stars in TV sitcom
Fergie is to be a guest on the smash hit US sitcom Will & Grace, it was revealed yesterday. ...
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Fallen star
Former telly star Cheryl Baker yesterday admitted her career was in freefall when she agreed to her bungled 12,000f...
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NewsJowell fights back against rebel lords
Media secretary Tessa Jowell has issued a 'rallying cry' to the broadcasting industry - 'If you want this Communications Bill, get out there and argue for it.'
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'Yanks trigger-happy'
TV newsman John Simpson saved an old Iraqi man from being shot by trigger-happy US marines. ...
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NewsBBC attacked over 'Big Brother' move
The BBC has been accused of acting like Big Brother by 'invading the privacy' of its 25,000-plus staff, after asking them to declare external business, personal or political interests they or anyone close to them might have, writes Leigh Holmwood
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NewsFive plans reality super-league
Five has ordered a 'champions' league' reality show that will feature former Big Brother, I'm a Celebrity?Get me out of Here!, Survivor and Pop Idol contestants, writes Penny Hughes
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C&W axes 1,500 jobs and halts dividends to save cash
Cable & Wireless's new management yesterday pledged to cut 1,500 British jobs, suspend all payouts to shareholders ...
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TV cook charged
US celebrity Martha Stewart was yesterday charged with fraud and obstruction of justice. ...
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Immigration is BBC1's next special topic
BBC1 is to look at the controversial issue of immigration and asylum in the next instalment of its day-long current affairs specials. BBC1 controller Lorraine Heggessey and head of current affairs Peter Horrocks have greenlit the project, which will aim to look at all angles of asylum. Programme details are ...
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Exit puts the titles on BBC2's smartass
Nobody Likes a Smartass is a new early evening comedy quiz show due to broadcast in the middle of June on BBC2. Presented by Jo Brand, the show pits an audience of viewers against a panel of experts. The graphics and titles were done at ...
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BBC2 orders second batch of masterworks
BBC2 has ordered a further 10 x 50-minute episodes of The Private Life of a Masterpiecestrand which looks at major works of art. The new run, which is due to air next year, was commissioned from indie Fulmar Productions through BBC Wales by BBC2 controller ...
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Llewelyn-Bowen hosts BBC2 lifestyle hour
Changing Rooms -star Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen is to front a new block of lifestyle shows on BBC2 at Sunday lunchtimes. BBC controller of daytime Alison Sharman has ordered a 36 x 60-minute run of Sunday Home and Garden, which will see ...
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Carlton to produce junior Eurovision 2004
Carlton will be the host producer for next year's Junior Eurovision Song Contestand will also produce this year's national final on ITV1. The hunt for the young musical act to represent the UK in November's final, held in Denmark, will be broadcast on ITV1 on ...
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Leaf call for 3d entries
The London Effects and Animation Festival (Leaf) is calling for entries from 3D artists and companies for the 2003 awards. With a new structure this year designed to recognise skills, techniques and technology applications, the awards take place on 28 October and the submissions deadline is 5 September.
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BBC3 gives The Bachelor another date
BBC3 controller Stuart Murphy has recommissioned dating format The Bachelordespite the show playing a large part in the channel's worst ever ratings night, writes Leigh Holmwood.
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Diverse goes to extremes for C4
Diverse is making a three-part series on extreme sports for Channel 4, which will spotlight a range of risky pursuits including the American penchant for 'train surfing'. The Extremists, shot around