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BBC HD to air short film series
Nov 20, 2009 - The BBC HD channel will broadcast a series of eight short films from British filmmakers tomorrow.
Nov 20, 2009
- ITN to freeze pay and trim 29 jobs
ITN will freeze the pay of all employees and cut 29 jobs next year as part of a major restructure. - Tories promise change in TV regulation
The Tories pledge "massive reform" in regulation of the TV industry if they get into power next year. - Virgin 1 to air 'Warehouse 13', 'Trauma'
Virgin Media Television agrees a deal with NBC Universal to air two new US dramas on Virgin 1.
Nov 19, 2009
- New online radio platform unveiled
The BBC unveils a new online radio player to feature output from every licensed station in the UK. - VM TV to launch new Livingit channel
Virgin Media Television announces that Living2 will soon be replaced with Livingit in a major rebrand.
Nov 18, 2009
- Glenister's M&S line branded offensive
Philip Glenister's contribution to Marks and Spencer's Christmas advert sparks viewer complaints. - Create And Craft extends broadcast hours
Ideal World Interactive confirms plans to extend the broadcast hours of its Create And Craft channel. - NHS exec slams BBC hospital dramas
An NHS boss slams BBC hospital dramas for their negative portrayal of workers in the health service. - Radio 4 slot remains closed to atheists
The BBC Trust says that Radio 4's Thought For The Day religious slot does not breach editorial guidelines. - ITV appoints Archie Norman as chairman
ITV appoints Asda chief executive Archie Norman as its new chairman to replace Michael Grade.
Nov 17, 2009
- ITV Studios announces restructure
ITV Studios announces the consolidation of its Entertainment and Factual units. - Ofcom backs cross-media rules relaxation
Ofcom recommends a relaxation of cross-media ownership rules to benefit beleaguered local media outlets. - ITV news pilots 'to start in April 2010'
Pilot schemes for independent ITV regional news replacement services could start in April next year. - Zane Lowe presents more 'masterpieces'
Zane Lowe prepares to play four iconic albums from start to finish before the end of the year.
Nov 16, 2009
- BBC appoints first social media editor
BBC News appoints Alex Gubbay as its first editor devoted to social media and user-generated content. - Sir Alex Ferguson forced to end BBC ban
Sir Alex Ferguson will have to end his six-year ban on BBC interviews under new Premier League rules. - Tories pledge change in commercial media
The Tories pledge an end to "pre-internet dark ages" regulation preventing cross-media ownership.
Nov 14, 2009
- BBC 'angry' about date of 'X Factor' final
The BBC is reportedly angry over the X Factor final and Sports Personality Of The Year clash.
Nov 13, 2009
- ITV welcomes sports rights review
ITV "warmly" welcomes review panel recommendations for sporting events protected on free-to-air TV.