RI:SE continues to fa:ll
Deborah Turness has quit as series producer of struggling Channel 4 breakfast show RI:SE after less than six months, returning to ITN as deputy editor of ITV News.…
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BBC copy ITV's Saturday morning music strand idea
The revamped BBC1 Saturday Show will include a 45-minute Top of the Pops section, mirroring the music strand that ITV's SMTV runs each week.…
Rik Waller told to lose 17 stone on Celebrity Fit Club
Pop Idol contender Rik Waller has been told he must lose weight on ITV's Celebrity Fit Club, with doctors warning he could die at 40.…
Government gives BBC go-ahead for youth channel BBC Three
Culture Secretary Tessa Jowell has approved BBC Choice's rebrand as BBC Three, with strict public service requirements and a review after two years.…
Gareth Gates worried about ITV's Pop Stars
Pop Idol's Gareth Gates tells The Sun he is worried about competition from ITV's Pop Stars for the Christmas number one.…
AOL Time Warner eyes UK TV company and says it hasn't given up on EMI
AOL Time Warner says it is interested in buying a UK TV company and has not given up on acquiring EMI, though any move needs government approval.…
ITV to use its stars in new on-air idents
ITV is rebranding with on-air idents featuring talent such as Ant and Dec and Davina McCall, following Channel 4's star-led marketing.…
Labour peer expected to head up Ofcom
Labour peer Lord Currie of Marylebone is expected to be named chairman of the new communications regulator Ofcom, prompting accusations of cronyism.…
BBC awarded digital opportunity
The BBC and BSkyB coalition, with Crown Castle, has won the post-ITV Digital terrestrial licence, a 12-year franchise offering 28 free channels.…
Cable TV on BBC Wales
Stereophonics drummer Stuart Cable has been given a music TV show on BBC Wales, with acoustic sets filmed in a vintage New York cab.…
Viewers complain about Robbie's rear
The Broadcasting Standards Commission has upheld two viewer complaints about Robbie Williams flashing his bum on ITV's SM:TV Live last year.…