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MediaArc cuts back
BBC MediaArc plans to close the graphic design department in Birmingham with the loss of 13 posts. BBC MediaArc said: 'Given the continued reduction in business and little prospect of recovery,
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BBC 1 to get longer series of Clocking off
BBC 1 controller Lorraine Heggessey has commissioned a third longer series of the popular Manchester factory drama Clocking Off from Red Production. The 60-minute episodes, to be produced by Juliet Charlesworth
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Kiss 100 gets new saturday night line-up
Kiss 100 is launching a new line-up on Saturday nights. The station, which is owned by Emap, the publisher of Broadcast, kicks off Kiss Saturday this week (20 October) with three
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Calligrapher subject of 3BM commission
BBC Wales head of arts Paul Islwyn-Thomas has commissioned a 50-minute programme from 3BM Television about the UK's leading scribe, Donald Jackson. The Calligrapher, His Art and the Bible
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C4 orders Century Robbie Williams doc
Channel 4 has commissioned a 90-minute documentary on pop singer Robbie Williams from Century Films, which will see the indie gain exclusive access to the star.Produced for Robert Williams Productions in
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Granda to dramatise life of acid bath murderer
ITV controller of drama Nick Elliott has ordered a one-off dramatisation of the life of acid bath murderer John Haigh, as part of a brace of commissions from Granada, writes Steve Aston
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Cartoon Network UK buys computer animation
Cartoon Network UK has bought its first 3D computer animation series after optioning a new series from the creators of Pokémon, writes Simon ElleryCalled Cubix, the 26 x 30-minute series follows
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Manhunt returns as series called NCS
BBC 1 crime double drama Manhunt has been commissioned by channel controller Lorraine Heggessey for a full series.Entitled NCS (National Crime Squad), the series will air as 6 x 60-minute episodes
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September Films to expand Hollywood franchise
September Films is to expand its Hollywood franchise to Channel 4 with a series exploring religion, writes Steve AstonThe 2 x 60-minute series, Hollywood Religion, ordered by C4 editor for religious
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Channel Health autumn programming
Channel Health has unveiled its autumn schedule to tie in with the week-long interactive NHS-commissioned series on maternity. As part of its line-up - which features the NHS-funded Maternity Guide: Bush
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ITC chairman argues for single ITV
Sir Robin Biggam says 'hopelessly outdated' media ownership regulations must be overhauled and in the meantime calls for emergency legislation
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Des and co granted peak-time stay of execution
ITV1's Football highlights show The Premiership to be given chance to prove itself with an uninterrupted run but is still likely to be moved if ratings do not improve
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ITV1's The Premiership granted peak-time stay of execution
Football highlights show to be given chance to prove itself with an uninterrupted run but is still likely to be moved if ratings do not improve
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C4 orders bin Laden terror attacks raft
Channel 4 commissions special current affairs programmes including a review of the Islamic faith in America presented by ex-Pakistan cricket captain Imran Kahn
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Granada staff express anger at pay freeze
Unions demand a 'fairer' system and say executives should give up share options no longer available to regular staff
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ITC chairman puts weight behind single ITV
Sir Robin Biggam says 'hopelessly outdated' media ownership regulations must be overhauled and in the meantime calls for emergency legislation
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Lygo looks to ditch nightly blockbusters
Channel 5 director of programmes Kevin Lygo says freeing up the 21:00 slot will help broadcaster land prized acquisitions
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ITV's daytime crisis deepens
Head of network scheduling Stephen Price departs for the BBC to become new daytime scheduler
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Tax-break scheme for indies scrutinised
Inland Revenue and DCMS to investigate alleged abuse of system by indies