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Fern Britton: 'Doctor Who is the most dreary thing'

Tue, 17 Jan 2012 11:33:00 +0000

Fern Britton admits that she can't stand watching sci-fi television or films.

Frank Skinner's new 'Room 101' air date, guest list announced

Thu, 05 Jan 2012 19:58:00 +0000

Room 101 will air on BBC One later this month with guests including Nick Hewer.

Channel 4's Alan Carr New Year's marathon seen by 2m

Mon, 02 Jan 2012 09:49:00 +0000

The popularity of Alan Carr helps Channel 4 to a healthy New Year's Eve audience share.

'Frozen Planet' rises to 6.6m on BBC One

Thu, 24 Nov 2011 10:52:00 +0000

Frozen Planet guides BBC One to victory over ITV1's football coverage.

'Downton Abbey's Dan Stevens to host 'Have I Got News For You'

Wed, 23 Nov 2011 16:10:00 +0000

Downton Abbey's Dan Stevens is lined up to host Have I Got News For You.

'Pan Am' takes flight with 1.8m on BBC Two

Thu, 17 Nov 2011 10:59:00 +0000

Also, Frozen Planet sheds nearly 1.4m viewers due to I'm a Celebrity.

Ian Hislop 'wants Tony Blair for Have I Got News For You'

Tue, 15 Nov 2011 15:08:00 +0000

Ian Hislop says he enjoys the "frisson" with guests on Have I Got News For You.

'The Only Way Is Essex' series finale dazzles almost 1.4m

Thu, 10 Nov 2011 10:45:00 +0000

Meanwhile, Frozen Planet stays popular on BBC One, blitzing ITV1's The Jury.

The Risk, Johnny Robinson 'X Factor' exits net 12m

Mon, 07 Nov 2011 10:45:00 +0000

The X Factor rules Sunday night, while the Downton Abbey finale pulls in 10.5m.

David Attenborough's 'Frozen Planet' soars to 8.5 million

Thu, 03 Nov 2011 10:40:00 +0000

David Attenborough's Frozen Planet peaks at 8.5 million viewers.

'The X Factor' fends off 'Strictly Come Dancing' in ratings battle

Tue, 01 Nov 2011 11:51:00 +0000

ITV1's talent show bounces back after losing out in the Saturday ratings war.

'Frozen Planet' premiere delights 6.8m

Thu, 27 Oct 2011 14:46:00 +0100

The nature series scores for BBC One, while BBC Three's The Fades ends modestly.

'Spooks' finale delights more than 5m

Mon, 24 Oct 2011 11:10:00 +0100

But the long-running BBC One drama is again outperformed by ITV1's Downton Abbey.

'Just A Minute': Radio 4 show hits BBC Two to celebrate anniversary

Thu, 20 Oct 2011 11:04:00 +0100

Popular radio show Just A Minute will transfer to BBC Two next year.

Monty Python drama grabs 530k on BBC Four

Thu, 20 Oct 2011 10:45:00 +0100

Holy Flying Circus nabs 530k and The Only Way Is Essex sticks above 800k.

UKTV's Dave to sponsor Leicester Comedy Festival

Tue, 11 Oct 2011 09:46:00 +0100

Dave says the deal is part of its "evolution" as a "great entertainment brand".

'Room 101' to return with Frank Skinner as host

Sat, 20 Aug 2011 18:41:00 +0100

Frank Skinner is named as the host of a revamped version of Room 101, tipped to air later this year or early 2012.

Ten Things About... Sooty

Fri, 05 Aug 2011 15:54:00 +0100

We mark Sooty's return to the front pages with ten facts about the little yellow bear.

ITV1's final 'Injustice' pips 'News For You'

Sat, 11 Jun 2011 14:53:00 +0100

Anthony Horowitz-penned thriller Injustice ends with a respectable 4.6m viewers on Friday night.

Ricky Gervais, David Mitchell for BBC's Edinburgh Festival

Fri, 10 Jun 2011 21:19:00 +0100

The BBC reveals that its Edinburgh Festival Fringe coverage will feature a number of top talents.