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JONES ADDRESSES EBU
S4C chief executive Huw Jones warned on Thursday (17 May) that public service broadcasters need the commitment and support of national governments if homegrown programming in Europe is to meet the
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Ad spend drop makes ITV consolidation less likely
ITV's share of broadcasting ad spend is being tipped to rise next year, casting further doubt on the swift emergence of a single ITV, writes Steve Aston.According to media agency Zenith's
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'Soap hour' forces news shift at C5
Channel 5 plans to create a 'soap hour' in its early evening schedule in a move that will once again force its main news programme to find an alternative home, writes Leigh Holmwood.
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C5 TAKES THE ECO-CHALLENGE
Channel 5 has bought Emmy-award winning reality sports show Eco-Challenge from Columbia Tristar International Television, writes Leigh Holmwood.The 6 x 60-minute series, due to air from next month, is made by
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INTERVIEW - Breathing new life into C5
After six months as both Channel 5's chief executive and director of programmes, Dawn Airey now has a number two, Kevin Lygo, and an extra£26m to raid the other terrestrials' peaktime and late-night audiences.
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Martyr to debut 48-fader desk
Martyr Sound has ordered Europe's first 48-fader Digidesign ProControl console from Tyrell as part of its expansion into new premises, writes Barbara Marshall.The audio facility, known for long-form drama such as
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C4 TO COVER LE MANS RACE ON TV AND NET
Channel 4 will broadcast the 24-hour Le Mans race next month, making it the first terrestrial broadcaster to cover the sports car event in 20 years. C4 has bought the terrestrial
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Judy Garland to be profiled by daughter on C4
Canadian Broadcaster Alliance Atlantis has sold a 4 x 60-minute miniseries on the life of Judy Garland to Channel 4, writes Simon Ellery.Life with Judy Garland: Me and My Shadows is
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3i takes a shine to Liz Murdoch
Former Sky Networks managing director Elisabeth Murdoch's new production company, Shine Entertainment, has secured more than£6m in first-round funding from venture capitalist 3i, writes Leigh Holmwood.The funding will allow Shine
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Bergg gets top ITV2 job
Former ITV scheduler and Sky One general manager David Bergg has rejoined the ITV Network Centre as director of programmes for ITV2, writes Lucy Rouse.Bergg left Sky One under a cloud
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Big Brother 2 web firm to axe staff
Victoria Real, the new media company behind the original Big Brother and the forthcoming Big Brother 2 websites, is to axe up to 20 members of its 126-strong staff.The cuts will
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ITV2 is the new talent spotter
ITV2 has moved ahead with plans to strengthen its output by commissioning Yorkshire Television (YTV) to produce what is being billed as the biggest entertainment event ever screened on British TV.Kicking
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ZONE VISION CLINCHES $12M IN INVESTMENT
Channel producer Zone Vision has clinched a deal for $12m (£8.5m) worth of investment from global investment firm Advent International. The London-based outfit, which operates several pan-European channels, including Reality TV
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Channel 4 wins 11 Baftas
Channel 4 won the largest share of the British Academy of Film and Television Awards (Baftas) last Sunday, with 11 gongs - the BBC took seven and ITV picked up only
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Radio 2 wins more listeners than R1
BBC Radio 1 has once again suffered a huge fall in listeners with BBC Radio 2 overtaking it for the first time to become the country's most popular station.According to Rajar
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RATINGS - BBC 1 hits right note with Euro singsong
ITV's LIVE coverage of the FA Cup Final dominated viewing at the weekend but failed to meet expectations, writes Jon Rogers.The Big Match: the FA Cup Final kicked off at 13.10
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Bafata winning sit com recommissioned for two further series
Outgoing Channel 4 head of entertainment Kevin Lygo has commissioned Assembly Film and Television to produce two further series of its Bafta-winning sitcom Black Books, writes Jon Rogers.A second
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BBC Arts to produce Taste
BBC Arts has been asked to produce a four-part series for BBC 2 on the origins of British taste and design, writes Georgina Lipscomb.The 4 x 60-minute series, Taste, will be
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C4 buys Garland mini series
Canadian broadcaster Alliance Atlantis has sold a 4 x 60-minute mini series on the life of Judy Garland to Channel 4, writes Simon Ellery.Life with Judy Garland: Me and My Shadows
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Starmaker set to bolster ITV2's output
YTV Popstars-style event show set to become digital channel's largest commission to date