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Thursday, March 15, 2012

BBC plans download service by Matthew Hemley

The BBC has unveiled plans to make its content available on a download-to-own basis.

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Deborah Sargeant joins Sky's entertainment team by Matthew Hemley

Sky head of entertainment Phil Edgar Jones has appointed Deborah Sargeant as a commissioning editor in his team.

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So Television under fire again over ads for unpaid extras by Matthew Hemley

Production company So Television has been accused of reneging on a vow not to advertise for unpaid performers, after it appealed for extras to appear for free.

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Female-led theatre company Foursight to close due to ACE cuts by Matthew Hemley

A female-led theatre company established 25 years ago is to close in May, after losing its regular funding from Arts Council England.

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Tuesday, March 13, 2012

Kander and Ebb gala show cancelled by Matthew Hemley

A tribute gala to songwriting duo Kander and Ebb, which was due to take place at the Victoria Palace on April 29, has been cancelled.

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BBC and National Theatre Wales team up for writers' award by Matthew Hemley

National Theatre Wales and BBC Cymru Wales have launched a new £10,000 award for Wales-based writers.

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Monday, March 12, 2012

EastEnders executive Bryan Kirkwood to leave by Matthew Hemley

EastEnders executive producer Bryan Kirkwood is to step down after two years.

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ITV orders full series of Morse prequel by Matthew Hemley

ITV has commissioned a full series of Morse prequel Endeavour.

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Jason Donovan and Mel C to help Lloyd Webber find a Superstar by Matthew Hemley

Jason Donovan and Melanie Chisholm are to help Andrew Lloyd Webber find performers to take part in ITV's forthcoming series Superstar.

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Friday, March 9, 2012

Danielle Hope to join Les Mis cast by Matthew Hemley

Danielle Hope is to take on the role of Eponine in the West End production of Les Miserables.

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Thursday, March 8, 2012

Carley Stenson to join Shrek by Matthew Hemley

Carley Stenson is to take over from Kimberley Walsh as Princess Fiona in Shrek the Musical.

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Scots actor Elaine C Smith calls for less London TV bias by Matthew Hemley

Scottish actor Elaine C Smith has joined calls for more TV programmes to be made and cast in the nations and regions, claiming areas outside the capital are being neglected by commissioners …

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Tuesday, March 6, 2012

Vic Reeves to star in new BBC2 comedy by Matthew Hemley

Vic Reeves is to star in a new BBC comedy called Hebburn, which was piloted last year as part of the Corporation's Salford Sitcom Showcase.

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Jason Manford to appear in Sweeney Todd by Matthew Hemley

Comic Jason Manford is to join the cast of Sweeney Todd at the Adelphi, playing the role of Pirelli.

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Equity welcomes Court of Appeal Digital Economy Act ruling by Matthew Hemley

Equity has welcomed a Court of Appeal ruling which paves the way for the government to introduce the Digital Economy Act, which is aimed at tackling copyright infringement online.

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Monday, March 5, 2012

BECTU hits out at BBC's pay offer by Matthew Hemley

BECTU has criticised a 1% pay rise offer from the BBC, claiming it is an attempt by the Corporation to make its staff pay for "last year's bungled negotiations over the future level of the l…

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Thursday, March 1, 2012

Guild examines TV writers' complaints about broadcasters by Matthew Hemley

The Writers Guild of Great Britain is investigating complaints raised on Facebook highlighting the mistreatment of its members working on television series.

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Street theatre company faces closure as cuts bite by Matthew Hemley

A street theatre company that has been operating for more than 40 years is facing closure after losing its regular funding from Arts Council England.

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Equity in clear over rule change to deal with racist members by Matthew Hemley

Claims that a rule-change referendum breached Equity's own regulations have been dismissed following an investigation.

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ITV orders Selfridges drama by Matthew Hemley

ITV has ordered a ten-part drama series about the life of Harry Gordon Selfridge, who opened the famous department store, Selfridges, on Oxford Street.

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Tuesday, February 28, 2012

Channel 4's Top Boy and The Promise receive nominations for the RTS Programme Awards by Matthew Hemley

Channel 4 dramas Top Boy and The Promise will compete with BBC2's The Crimson Petal and the White for the title of best drama serial at this year's Royal Television Society Programme Awards.

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Monday, February 27, 2012

Cameron Mackintosh's new Phantom tour cancels first preview by Matthew Hemley

Cameron Mackintosh has been forced to cancel the first preview of his new touring production of The Phantom of the Opera tonight, claiming more "technical rehearsal time" is required.

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Omid Djalili to star in Orton's What the Butler Saw by Matthew Hemley

Omid Djalili is to star in Joe Orton's What the Butler Saw in the West End.

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Friday, February 24, 2012

Lloyd Webber and Gary Barlow team up for Queen's Diamond Jubilee by Matthew Hemley

Andrew Lloyd Webber and Gary Barlow are working together to compose a song to celebrate the Queen's Diamond Jubilee.

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Thursday, February 23, 2012

Sky Arts unveils biggest investment in new comedy and drama by Matthew Hemley

Emma Thompson is to play Queen Elizabeth II and Tom Jones will make his acting debut as part of a new strand of comedies and dramas to be broadcast on Sky Arts.

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Inbetweeners stars land Sky1 comedy by Matthew Hemley

Sky1 has ordered a full series of Chickens, a comedy that was piloted on Channel 4 last year.

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ITV looks to Court of Appeal for actors' National Insurance clarification by Matthew Hemley

ITV is considering seeking intervention from the Court of Appeal over whether or not it is responsible for paying National Insurance contributions for actors engaged in dramas it makes.

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Foyle's War to return to ITV in 2013 by Matthew Hemley

Foyle's War is to return to ITV1 for an eighth series.

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Exclusive: Sky to screen Simon Callow Shakespeare show by Matthew Hemley

Simon Callow's one-man show Being Shakespeare is to be broadcast on Sky Arts as part of a season celebrating the playwright.

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Online sales of UK radio shows on the cards by Matthew Hemley

Plans for an online marketplace designed to promote and sell UK-produced radio programmes to broadcasters globally have been unveiled, with organisers claiming that the venture could see wri…

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Comedian Frank Carson dies by Matthew Hemley

Comedian Frank Carson has died at the age of 85.

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