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BBC: 'Top Of The Pops' will be back
Nov 17, 2008 - The BBC says it may relaunch Top Of The Pops as early as next year.
Nov 13, 2008
- Dixon: 'Walsh was voting tactically'
Alesha Dixon says Louis Walsh was acting tactically when he voted Laura White off The X Factor.
Nov 11, 2008
- 'X Factor' Laura posts songs on web
Axed X Factor finalist Laura White posts original material on a website for unsigned bands. - Lily Allen "shocked" by Laura's exit
Lily Allen says she is "shocked" by Laura White's X Factor departure.
Nov 10, 2008
- 'X Factor' Laura gets Commons support
Culture Secretary Andy Burnham tells Parliament that Laura White's X Factor exit was "harsh".
Oct 29, 2008
- 'Top Of The Pops' Christmas special axed
The BBC decides against airing a Top Of The Pops Christmas special this December.
Oct 28, 2008
- Raymond Blanc made honorary OBE
Raymond Blanc has been made an honorary OBE for his services to the British food industry.
Oct 20, 2008
- Borders MP concerned over 'Freeview Lite'
Borders MP Michael Moore expresses concern that some areas will not receive the full Freeview service.
Oct 07, 2008
- Primetime TV 'needs more new music'
Culture secretary Andy Burnham urges broadcasters to put more new music on primetime TV.
Oct 06, 2008
- Carter becomes broadcasting minister
Stephen Carter, formerly chief executive of Ofcom and managing director of NTL, is appointed broadcasting minister.
Jul 25, 2008
- Product placement may be legalised in UK
The government says it is still against product placement - but may be convinced otherwise.
Jun 19, 2008
- Borders MP questions Sky help scheme role
A Borders MP questions whether Sky should be providing digital switchover help to vulnerable groups.
Jun 18, 2008
- Burnham criticises ITV's regional failure
Culture secretary Andy Burnham criticises ITV for failing to meet its regional production quota.
Jun 12, 2008
- Burnham opposes product placement
The government looks set to clash with commercial broadcasters over product placement on television.
Apr 11, 2008
- In quotes: Industry leaders, DS readers on PSB
Industry leaders and DS readers are quick to enter the debate on the future of PSB.
Apr 02, 2008
- Music industry, Premier League team for Kickz
The British music industry and the Premier League team up for the Kickz programme.
Mar 12, 2008
- Burnham against devolving broadcasting
Culture secretary Andy Burnham tells MPs that control of broadcasting should not be devolved.
Feb 22, 2008
- Analysis: Will Burnham pledge help TV?
Culture secretary Andy Burnham says he is cracking his whip in aid of the TV industry - but is it that simple? - Minister hands ISPs file sharing deadline
Ministers will legislate to make ISPs stop illegal file sharing if they don't act by next year.
Jan 25, 2008
- Andy Burnham made culture secretary
Andy Burnham, the chief secretary to the Treasury, is to replace James Purnell as culture secretary.
