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Lords to press for Ofcom to cover BBC
Media secretary Tessa Jowell will come under pressure from the House of Lords to ensure the BBC is regulated by Ofcom when the bill to create the regulator gains a second
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BBC shows faith in religion
Grandiose dramas with a religious streak such as BBC classic Shadowlands (above) could make a com eback after the BBC's new head of religion and ethics said he favoured a return of the genre, writes Leigh Holmwood.
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TRAWL FOR BBC CHAIR
Consultants have begun to assess applications for the BBC chairmanship, as further candidates for the post emerge. Former Channel 4 chief executive Michael Grade has applied for the job, which becomes
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Delay hits launch of BBC services
The launch of the BBC's new regional TV service for south-east England has been delayed after problems with its new technology and staff training, writes Leigh Holmwood.
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BBC SIGNS TRAVEL DEAL
The BBC has signed a deal with the US-based Travel Channel to make a 10 x 60-minutes series. The agreement was sealed by the BBC Sales Company, a joint-venture between BBC
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BBC to update stations
The BBC is to pump a 'considerable' amount of investment into modernising its radio equipment after several of its stations were blighted by technical problems, writes Leigh Holmwood.
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BBC plans radio unit in north
THE BBC is set to strengthen its radio presence in the north of England by setting up a dedicated factual production unit in Manchester, backed by an extra£600,000 of investment, writes Georgina Lipscomb.
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BBC must not be shy of scrutiny
It's time Broadcast spelt out its views on the BBC under director general Greg Dyke. As a magazine, we recognise the corporation is a national gem that must be supported at
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Wimbledon socks morale into BBC comeback camp
Never mind the 'Big Brother effect'. Just take a look at the Wimbledon effect. Just a week ago, BBC 2's primetime share had sunk to 7.7 per cent.But during the first
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Cartoon Network transfers boss
Turner Broadcasting Systems (TBS) Europe has promoted Cartoon Network head of interactive Stephen Johnston to the newly created role of Cartoon Network Europe general manager, writes Simon Ellery.
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On the box - Fun for boys and girls
Director of Tigress Productions Justine Kershaw finds girls discussing Sex Tips far more agreeable than boys who like Flowers.
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Minotaur sells Flash Boyfriend
Flextech Distribution arm Minotaur has sold its web and TV concept Flash Boyfriend to Canadian broadcaster YTV, writes Simon Ellery.
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BROTHER HIT ONLINE
The Big Brother website has clocked up more than 1 million visitors with users spending an average of more than 18 minutes on the site per session. The site offers two
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League hands PPV contract to BSkyB
Sky Sports has won the multimillion pound contract to produce 40 pay-per-view (PPV) matches per year for the Premier League, writes Simon Ellery.
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BURKE TO HEAD CME
Central European Media Enterprises (CME) has appointed Robert Burke as chief operating officer. His brief is to oversee the company's day to day operations in Romania, Slovenia, Slovakia and Ukraine. Before
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Knapp denies NTL will buy ITV Digital
NTL HAS quashed weekend reports that it made Carlton and Granada an offer to take control of beleaguered digital terrestrial service ITV Digital.The cable outfit, which carries debts of at least
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TELEWEST CABLE CHIEF EXECUTIVE TO LEAVE
Bob Fuller, chief executive of Telewest's cable division, is quitting the company next month to return to the mobile phone business. He is joining Hutchison Whampoa to spearhead its 3G business
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Oftel chief calls for competitive reform
Oftel director general David Edmonds this week expanded his vision for Ofcom, suggesting broadcasters should be allowed greater competitive freedom, writes Georgina Lipscomb.
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OFF THE RECORD - Ex-distributor's Grimm career
Ever wondered what happened to the acting career of one Andrew Macbean, erstwhile head of distributor Itel? Off the Record certainly has and is relieved to hear from his PR meisters
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PRESENTERS TOP CHART
Fifty-two per cent of music radio listeners tune in to hear the presenters rather than the music, writes Georgina Lipscomb. Research commissioned by the Radio Academy, the Radio Authority and the