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BIG BEAR TO MAKE THIRD SERIES OF MY HERO.
Big Bear Films has been commissioned by BBC 1 controller Lorraine Heggessey and former head of comedy Geoffrey Perkins to produce a third series of family comedy My Hero. The new
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BBC board reforms need 'further explanation'.
BBC Chairman Gavyn Davies moved this week to reform the BBC board of governors amid criticism that the changes did not go far enough to address concerns over independent regulation, writes Lucy Rouse.
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BBC should take risks in politics.
The BBC must take more risks in the way it covers politics and come up with more innovative programmes, which could even include a political version of Big Brother, according to
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Top comedy producer joins BBC Wales.
BBC Wales has appointed Only Fools and Horses producer Gareth Gwenlan to head a new standalone comedy department as part of a concerted push to increase comedy output, writes Leigh Holmwood.
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BBC kids slate sparks new row.
Commercial kids TV operators are up in arms once again over the BBC's new children's channels, this time claiming the corporation is exploiting long-standing free-to-air programming deals.Cartoon Network programming executives are
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BBC US RADIO DEAL.
The BBC World Service has joined commercial rival Oneword on US-based Sirius Satellite Radio after securing a deal to broadcast programmes in both English and Spanish, 24 hours a day. Sirius
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BBC JUBILEE LINE-UP.
The BBC has announced the line-up for the two special concerts it is producing at Buckingham Palace to mark the Queen's golden jubilee. Sir Elton John, Sir Paul McCartney and Pop
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Buyers flock to BBC Showcase.
The next generation of BBC entertainment formats sparked strong interest from international buyers at this week's BBC Showcase event, with record numbers of buyers turning up hoping to acquire the next
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BBC consumer unit fills post.
BBC consumer unit editor Lisa Ausden is taking on the role of acting creative director, consumer, following Mark Killick's decision to quit the corporation to edit Channel 4's new breakfast show, writes Georgina Lipscomb.
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BBC PRIME SIGNS SWEDISH BROADBAND DEAL.
The BBC's international entertainment channel BBC Prime has finalised an output arrangement with Swedish broadband operator B2 Bredband. The deal will see BBC programmes such as EastEnders, Parkinson, Top of the
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Portillo to front BBC Wagner doc.
Diverse has scooped a raft of commissions for the BBC, including an arts programme featuring the former government minister and Conservative leadership candidate Michael Portillo.Art that Shook the World: Portillo on
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THREE BBC NI COMMISSIONS FOR BRIAN WADDELL.
BBC Northern Ireland head of programmes Tim Cooke has commissioned indie Brian Waddell Productions to produce three 60-minute single documentaries.The first focuses on the impending 40th anniversary of the Shorts Skyvan
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Interview - TWI's top batsman
Bill Sinrich is passionate about the potential for sports channels - and keeping a healthy, positive cashflow.
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RATINGS - ITV stalwarts trounce BBC's Bafta coverage.
The showbiz glamour of the British Academy Film Awards failed to lift the ratings this week, writes Jon Rogers.
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Garnett goes back to roots in producing.
World Productions chairman Tony Garnett is handing back his University of London professorship later this year after only two years in a bid to take a more hands-on approach to producing, writes Colin Robertson.
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B+ YOUNG TALENT AWARDS.
Broadcast's production supplement B+ has launched the B+ Young Talent Awards in association with BBC Resources. Nominations are being sought for each of the award categories. Producers, broadcasters and managers are
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SONY AWARD NOMINEES.
Nominations for the Sony Radio Awards will be announced by the Radio Academy on 18 March at London's Commonwealth Club. In its 20th year, the awards this year have led to
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OFF THE RECORD - Award comes too late to funnyman.
The Banff TV Festival will this year award its Sir Peter Ustinov/Comedy Network Award to none other than actor, writer and comedy omnipotent John Cleese at a gala do on 10
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SEVENTH ART MAKES HISTORY FOR DISCOVERY.
Seventh Art has been commissioned by Discovery Networks Europe to produce a 50-minute documentary entitled Why Did Rome Fall? exploring ideas about why the Roman Empire ended. Commissioned by Bettina Hatami,
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Fans can download Archers.
Internet-Savvy listeners to BBC Radio 4 flagship drama The Archers will not have to worry about missing an episode again from Monday (4 March) when the corporation launches an online repeats service, writes Georgina Lipscomb.