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Maria Fleischer and Charlie Silver join Ed Macdonald's London-based division
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Plan B Europe expands with SPT and House execs
https://www.broadcastnow.co.uk/broadcast-international/plan-b-europe-expands-with-spt-and-house-execs/5215367.article?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Bluesky#Echobox=1775059141
6 days ago
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US federal judge cites First Amendment in ruling over financing cuts to US broadcaster
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Trump’s PBS defunding order deemed ‘unlawful’
https://www.broadcastnow.co.uk/broadcast-international/trumps-pbs-defunding-order-deemed-unlawful/5215347.article?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Bluesky#Echobox=1775049885
6 days ago
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Corporation to explore what was known about incident at the time and emphasises 'decisive' action in dismissal of Radio 2 presenter
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BBC confirms knowledge of Scott Mills police investigation
https://www.broadcastnow.co.uk/bbc/bbc-confirms-knowledge-of-scott-mills-police-investigation/5215359.article?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Bluesky#Echobox=1775046639
6 days ago
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Jonny Richards to join Lindsay Salt's team in the summer
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BBC snaps up Disney+ scripted director
https://www.broadcastnow.co.uk/bbc/bbc-snaps-up-disney-scripted-director/5215352.article?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Bluesky#Echobox=1775040896
7 days ago
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AMC+ drama The Terror: The Devil In Silver also set to premiere at French event
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Star City, Half Man among Canneseries line-up
https://www.broadcastnow.co.uk/broadcast-international/star-city-half-man-among-canneseries-line-up/5215342.article?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Bluesky#Echobox=1775037116
7 days ago
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BBC apologises to Telegraph journalist for failure to follow up separate press enquiry
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Further detail emerge about Scott Mills sacking
https://www.broadcastnow.co.uk/bbc/further-detail-emerge-about-scott-mills-sacking/5215340.article?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Bluesky#Echobox=1775035552
7 days ago
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Ben Stephenson's ITVS-backed label rejigs team after recent exits
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Poison Pen ups IP chief to spearhead development
https://www.broadcastnow.co.uk/itv-studios/poison-pen-ups-ip-chief-to-spearhead-development/5215327.article?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Bluesky#Echobox=1775032431
7 days ago
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Exec joins in newly created content role as Jonathan Newman upped to commercial boss
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All3Media International’s David Swetman heads to UKTV
https://www.broadcastnow.co.uk/uktv/all3media-internationals-david-swetman-heads-to-uktv/5215328.article?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Bluesky#Echobox=1775031697
7 days ago
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US-based events cancelled as owner Brunico Communications cites 'market changes'
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Realscreen, NATPE Global & Kidscreen discontinued
https://www.broadcastnow.co.uk/broadcast-international/realscreen-natpe-global-and-kidscreen-discontinued/5215337.article?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Bluesky#Echobox=1775029979
7 days ago
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Up the Jammers to follow club owner Barrie Drewitt-Barlow
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Twenty Six 03 behind ITV’s football ob doc
https://www.broadcastnow.co.uk/itv/twenty-six-03-behind-itvs-football-ob-doc/5215322.article?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Bluesky#Echobox=1775029963
7 days ago
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Kevin McKidd's Ferryman Films to collaborate with STVS drama labels starting with detective series
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STV Studios inks partnership with indie of Grey’s Anatomy star
https://www.broadcastnow.co.uk/indies/stv-studios-inks-partnership-with-indie-of-greys-anatomy-star/5215321.article?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Bluesky#Echobox=1774968843
7 days ago
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Adaptation of 70-year-old competition format will bring 10 national broadcasters from the region together in Bangkok
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Eurovision Song Contest heads to Asia
https://www.broadcastnow.co.uk/broadcast-international/eurovision-song-contest-heads-to-asia/5215314.article?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Bluesky#Echobox=1774965744
7 days ago
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Sky sketch comedy surpasses 500k after seven days
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SNL UK launch doubles audience in first week
https://www.broadcastnow.co.uk/ratings/snl-uk-launch-doubles-audience-in-first-week/5215308.article?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Bluesky#Echobox=1774964090
7 days ago
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Jason Isaacs and Stephen Poliakoff among screen icons remembering producer-director
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Tributes flood in for Sadie, It’s Cold Outside helmer Mike Vardy
https://www.broadcastnow.co.uk/people/tributes-flood-in-for-sadie-its-cold-outside-helmer-mike-vardy/5215299.article?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Bluesky#Echobox=1774959530
7 days ago
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Netflix dating format becomes longest-running domestic unscripted show
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Love is Blind lands fourth UK series
https://www.broadcastnow.co.uk/netflix/love-is-blind-lands-fourth-uk-series/5215310.article?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Bluesky#Echobox=1774959509
7 days ago
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Jeff Pope to write and exec produce factual mini-series
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BBC orders Sarah Everard drama
https://www.broadcastnow.co.uk/bbc/bbc-orders-sarah-everard-drama/5215312.article?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Bluesky#Echobox=1774957374
8 days ago
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Preethi Mavahalli departs Poison Pen to head up Paper Mill Productions
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The War of the Worlds exec launches ITVS drama label
https://www.broadcastnow.co.uk/itv-studios/the-war-of-the-worlds-exec-launches-itvs-drama-label/5215300.article?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Bluesky#Echobox=1774953633
8 days ago
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BBC removal reportedly linked to police investigation in 2016
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Scott Mills questioned by police over historic sex offence allegations
https://www.broadcastnow.co.uk/bbc/scott-mills-questioned-by-police-over-historic-sex-offence-allegations/5215301.article?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Bluesky#Echobox=1774950671
8 days ago
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Indies invited to submit ideas for domestic culinary-themed pilot
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WBD UK launches production incubator for Food Network format
https://www.broadcastnow.co.uk/broadcasters/wbd-uk-launches-production-incubator-for-food-network-format/5215298.article?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Bluesky#Echobox=1774949047
8 days ago
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WEEKEND: Second instalment of UK sketch comedy show remains steady with overnight audience
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Saturday Night Live keeps the laughs coming
https://www.broadcastnow.co.uk/ratings/saturday-night-live-keeps-the-laughs-coming/5215271.article?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Bluesky#Echobox=1774888107
8 days ago
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An emotional BBC1 drama and the return of Race Across The World are among the programmes to look out for this week
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Shows in the spotlight: w/c 30 March
https://www.broadcastnow.co.uk/broadcasters/shows-in-the-spotlight-w/c-30-march/5215286.article?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Bluesky#Echobox=1774887624
8 days ago
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Event will also deliver a series of AI production case studies and offer 1-2-1 meetings with commissioners
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ITV and 5 join premier producers for Broadcast Summit drama session
https://www.broadcastnow.co.uk/indies/itv-and-5-join-premier-producers-for-broadcast-summit-drama-session/5215287.article?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Bluesky#Echobox=1774886070
8 days ago
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Global operator was joined by Disney+ in appealing law mandating minimum investment in local productions
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Belgian court rejects Netflix streaming levy case
https://www.broadcastnow.co.uk/broadcast-international/belgian-court-rejects-netflix-streaming-levy-case/5215264.article?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Bluesky#Echobox=1774884522
8 days ago
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Chief executive reveals plans for employee equity scheme and diversification of operations
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Turning up the volume: Sunil Patel on new era for Whisper
https://www.broadcastnow.co.uk/indies/turning-up-the-volume-sunil-patel-on-new-era-for-whisper/5215260.article?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Bluesky#Echobox=1774882966
8 days ago
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Polish drama and UK hit among winners in Lille as event reveals record attendance
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HBO Max’s Proud, BBC’s Small Prophets land Series Mania prizes
https://www.broadcastnow.co.uk/broadcast-international/hbo-maxs-proud-bbcs-small-prophets-land-series-mania-prizes/5215268.article?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Bluesky#Echobox=1774876941
8 days ago
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Lonesome Pine lands commission as BBC backs four other indies from the region in digital scheme
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BBC hands daytime crime drama to North East indie
https://www.broadcastnow.co.uk/bbc/bbc-hands-daytime-crime-drama-to-north-east-indie/5215285.article?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Bluesky#Echobox=1774875877
8 days ago
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Single hails from Chambers Productions in deal brokered by comic's management agency
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Netflix and Channel 4 pick up Sarah Millican stand-up special
https://www.broadcastnow.co.uk/netflix/netflix-and-channel-4-pick-up-sarah-millican-stand-up-special/5215263.article?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Bluesky#Echobox=1774873692
8 days ago
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Michael Grade says handling of editorial failings 'unforgiveable'; as Rishi Sunak points to 'egregious' news coverage
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Ofcom chair slams BBC for trying to ‘hush up’ mistakes
https://www.broadcastnow.co.uk/bbc/ofcom-chair-slams-bbc-for-trying-to-hush-up-mistakes/5215278.article?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Bluesky#Echobox=1774873672
8 days ago
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Move follows personal conduct allegations against Radio 2 presenter
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Scott Mills fired by the BBC
https://www.broadcastnow.co.uk/bbc/scott-mills-fired-by-the-bbc/5215281.article?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Bluesky#Echobox=1774869130
9 days ago
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Scottish animation studio saved from administration
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Magic Light buys out Wild Child
https://www.broadcastnow.co.uk/indies/magic-light-buys-out-wild-child/5215266.article?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Bluesky#Echobox=1774866199
9 days ago
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Proposed restructure will see team crew up with freelancers when needed
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Cuts set for BBC Studios Events team
https://www.broadcastnow.co.uk/bbc-studios/cuts-set-for-bbc-studios-events-team/5215272.article?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Bluesky#Echobox=1774864607
9 days ago
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BBC Studios to produce single from Jane Austen: Rise of a Genius director
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BBC orders Queen Elizabeth II doc to mark 100th birthday
https://www.broadcastnow.co.uk/bbc/bbc-orders-queen-elizabeth-ii-doc-to-mark-100th-birthday/5215254.article?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Bluesky#Echobox=1774858723
9 days ago
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Broadcast editor Chris Curtis analyses the rationale behind the appointment of the former Google exec to run the BBC
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Leader: Matt Brittin - an unlikely DG
https://www.broadcastnow.co.uk/broadcasters/leader-matt-brittin-an-unlikely-dg/5215207.article?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Bluesky#Echobox=1774773224
9 days ago
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Heyday executive producer Rosie Alison on how tech has caught up with the show, turning series one's predictions into series three's reality
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Recapturing the thrills: the return of The Capture after a four-year hiatus
https://www.broadcastnow.co.uk/behind-the-scenes/recapturing-the-thrills-the-return-of-the-capture-after-a-four-year-hiatus/5215241.article?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Bluesky#Echobox=1774773217
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Heyday executive producer Rosie Alison on how tech has caught up with the show, turning series one's predictions into series three's reality
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Recapturing the thrills: the return of The Capture after a four-year hiatus
https://www.broadcastnow.co.uk/behind-the-scenes/recapturing-the-thrills-the-return-of-the-capture-after-a-four-year-hiatus/5215241.article?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Bluesky#Echobox=1774773217-1
9 days ago
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AI specialists in the media sector give their reactions to the closure of OpenAI' s Sora AI video generator
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The industry reacts to Sora’s shutdown
https://www.broadcastnow.co.uk/production-and-post/the-industry-reacts-to-soras-shutdown/5215174.article?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Bluesky#Echobox=1774773209
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Broadcast editor Chris Curtis analyses the rationale behind the appointment of the former Google exec to run the BBC
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Leader: Matt Brittin - an unlikely DG
https://www.broadcastnow.co.uk/broadcasters/leader-matt-brittin-an-unlikely-dg/5215207.article?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Bluesky#Echobox=1774773224-3
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Broadcast editor Chris Curtis analyses the rationale behind the appointment of the former Google exec to run the BBC
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Leader: Matt Brittin - an unlikely DG
https://www.broadcastnow.co.uk/broadcasters/leader-matt-brittin-an-unlikely-dg/5215207.article?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Bluesky#Echobox=1774773224-2
10 days ago
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Final trio to host flagship event from 2027 whittled down from eight bids
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Revealed: The three cities vying for the Edinburgh Television Festival
https://www.broadcastnow.co.uk/news/revealed-the-three-cities-vying-for-the-edinburgh-television-festival/5215138.article?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Bluesky#Echobox=1774773246
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Broadcast editor Chris Curtis analyses the rationale behind the appointment of the former Google exec to run the BBC
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Leader: Matt Brittin - an unlikely DG
https://www.broadcastnow.co.uk/broadcasters/leader-matt-brittin-an-unlikely-dg/5215207.article?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Bluesky#Echobox=1774773224-1
10 days ago
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Final trio to host flagship event from 2027 whittled down from eight bids
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Revealed: The three cities vying for the Edinburgh Television Festival
https://www.broadcastnow.co.uk/news/revealed-the-three-cities-vying-for-the-edinburgh-television-festival/5215138.article?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Bluesky#Echobox=1774773246-1
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BBC Sport's head of major events also speaks about the broadcaster's strategy on digital and social channels
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Podcast: Inside BBC Sport’s Winter Olympics Success with Ron Chakraborty
https://www.broadcastnow.co.uk/broadcasting/podcast-inside-bbc-sports-winter-olympics-success-with-ron-chakraborty/5215160.article?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Bluesky#Echobox=1774773233
10 days ago
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AI specialists in the media sector give their reactions to the closure of OpenAI' s Sora AI video generator
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The industry reacts to Sora’s shutdown
https://www.broadcastnow.co.uk/production-and-post/the-industry-reacts-to-soras-shutdown/5215174.article?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Bluesky#Echobox=1774685806-1
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AI specialists in the media sector give their reactions to the closure of OpenAI' s Sora AI video generator
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The industry reacts to Sora’s shutdown
https://www.broadcastnow.co.uk/production-and-post/the-industry-reacts-to-soras-shutdown/5215174.article?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Bluesky#Echobox=1774685806
10 days ago
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Heyday executive producer Rosie Alison on how tech has caught up with the show, turning series one's predictions into series three's reality
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Recapturing the thrills: the return of The Capture after a four-year hiatus
https://www.broadcastnow.co.uk/behind-the-scenes/recapturing-the-thrills-the-return-of-the-capture-after-a-four-year-hiatus/5215241.article?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Bluesky#Echobox=1774685816
10 days ago
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Broadcast editor Chris Curtis analyses the rationale behind the appointment of the former Google exec to run the BBC
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Leader: Matt Brittin - an unlikely DG
https://www.broadcastnow.co.uk/broadcasters/leader-matt-brittin-an-unlikely-dg/5215207.article?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Bluesky#Echobox=1774686082
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BBC Sport's head of major events also speaks about the broadcaster's strategy on digital and social channels
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Podcast: Inside BBC Sport’s Winter Olympics Success with Ron Chakraborty
https://www.broadcastnow.co.uk/broadcasting/podcast-inside-bbc-sports-winter-olympics-success-with-ron-chakraborty/5215160.article?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Bluesky#Echobox=1774685785-1
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Final trio to host flagship event from 2027 whittled down from eight bids
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Revealed: The three cities vying for the Edinburgh Television Festival
https://www.broadcastnow.co.uk/news/revealed-the-three-cities-vying-for-the-edinburgh-television-festival/5215138.article?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Bluesky#Echobox=1774686110
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Zeppotron director of programmes Richard Cohen on picking the right comedians to give each other the giggles
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Last One Laughing: How we cracked the casting of series two
https://www.broadcastnow.co.uk/behind-the-scenes/last-one-laughing-how-we-cracked-the-casting-of-series-two/5214940.article?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Bluesky#Echobox=1774686138
11 days ago
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Broadcast editor Chris Curtis analyses the rationale behind the appointment of the former Google exec to run the BBC
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Leader: Matt Brittin - an unlikely DG
https://www.broadcastnow.co.uk/broadcasters/leader-matt-brittin-an-unlikely-dg/5215207.article?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Bluesky#Echobox=1774686082-1
11 days ago
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