All articles by Robert Shepherd – Page 43
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NewsSky explores IPTV launch for Picnic
Picnic, BSkyB's proposed pay DTT offering, could launch as an IPTV service that would rival BT Vision.
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Tompkinson to probe power of brass for R2
Brassed Off star Stephen Tompkinson will present a four-part programme about the UK's love affair with brass instruments and bands for BBC Radio 2.
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News4Digital launch may be put back to 2009
The launch of the 4Digital Group multiplex could well slip into next year, Broadcast understands.
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NewsOfcom rejects Smooth request
Ofcom has rejected a format request from GMG Radio that would remove an obligation to play 45 hours of jazz music on Smooth Radio in London and the North-West.
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NewsHotbed opens London office
Birmingham indie Hotbed Media has expanded its business and opened a London office to exploit the capital's dominant position for commissions.
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Writer Cole to present serial killer series
ITV3 has hired British crime writer Martina Cole to examine the stories of female serial killers in a series for indie Free@Last TV.
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NewsEnt Rights boss under pressure as bid fails
Entertainment Rights chief executive Nick Phillips must work the company's brands harder to raise the share price after takeover talks ground to a halt earlier this week, analysts have said.
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FeaturesOn Location: Unearthed: Film School Wild
A film-making reality show wants to uncover the world's next Attenborough.
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NewsBlue Peter host joins R5 Live
Outgoing Blue Peter presenter and Strictly Come Dancing star Gethin Jones will host his own show on BBC Radio 5 Live in July.
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NewsCat Deeley's Soundtrack to play again
ITV London has ordered a third series of the Cat Deeley-fronted series Soundtrack to My Life.
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NewsCGS signs European broadcast deal
Championship Gaming Series (CGS) has signed a European broadcast deal with Eurosport and BSkyB, making the professional video-gaming league available in more than 400 million homes worldwide.
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NewsSalford will change 'feel' of R5 Live
New BBC Radio 5 Live controller Adrian van Klaveren has admitted that corporation's relocation to Salford will make a big difference to the “feel” of the station.
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NewsRTL and Saban eye BSkyB's ITV stake
BSkyB has received expressions of interest in its controversial 17.9% stake in ITV from German broadcaster RTL and media mogul Haim Saban.
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NewsShed hires ex-Endemol exec
Shed Media has hired Endemol executive Lee Mason to head up its development slate, it has confirmed.
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NewsBrucie awarded Bafta honour
TV veteran Bruce Forsyth will receive the highest accolade bestowed by Bafta when he is given the Gift of Council at the annual awards on Sunday night (20 April).
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NewsNuts takes US darts package
Nuts TV will screen exclusive coverage of the 2008 PDC US Open on as part of a package of darts programming on the channel.
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NewsRichard and Judy in shock move to UKTV
UKTV has swooped to sign Richard and Judy to front the flagship show for a new-look entertainment channel.
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NewsDCD and Boomerang merger talks collapse at last minute
DCD Media's merger with Welsh producer Boomerang Plus has been called off at the 11th hour after months of talks.
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NewsDCD and Boomerang merger talks collapse at last minute
DCD Media's merger with Welsh producer Boomerang Plus has been called off at the 11th hour after months of talks.
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NewsSky One orders Cole thrillers
Sky One will adapt two bestsellers by crime author Martina Cole as part of its multimillion pound investment in drama.