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TV product placement logo unveiled
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Commercial TV channels airing UK-produced shows containing product placement – the inclusion of goods or services in return for a fee – will have to transmit a new logo around the programmes to ensure viewers are aware of of the inclusion of featured items. Under guidelines set out by broadcasting regulator Ofcom, the logo will…
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BAFTA wins for The King's Speech
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As widely expected, Colin Firth has been named best actor at this year’s BAFTAs for his portrayal of George VI in The King’s Speech. Firth’s performance as the speech-impaired monarch has also been recognised by the Golden Globe, Screen Actors Guild and London Film Critics’ Circle awards. The actor also won the award last year…
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Jedward to represent Ireland at Eurovision
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Pop twins Jeward – real names John and Edward Grimes – are to represent Ireland in this year’s Eurovision Song Contest. The 19 year old brothers, who rose to fame in the 2009 series of The X Factor, beat four other acts – Don Mescall, The Vard Sisters, Nikki Kavanagh and Bling – in a…
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Channel 5 invites viewers inside the Candy Bar
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TV’s latest reality show is set to explore the lives and loves of a group of young lesbians who work hard and party even harder in and around Soho’s iconic Candy Bar. Launching on Channel 5 this spring, The Candy Bar is a 6-part series from Lion TV which joins the bars and its patrons…
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BBC recommissions Upstairs Downstairs
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The BBC has commissioned a new 6-part series of Upstairs Downstairs following the show’s highly successful Christmas revival which drew audiences of move than 8.4 million. The show kicked off a new era for 165 Eaton Place as Sir Hallam Holland (Ed Stoppard) and Lady Agnes (Keeley Hawes) moved into the disused but iconic London…
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Christopher Lee & Harry Potter to be honoured at BAFTAs
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This Sunday (13th February) the film world’s great and good will descend on the capital for this year’s BAFTA Film Awards and, weather and technology permitting, we’ll be on the red carpet to tweet their arrival. The full list of nominees is below but the highlight of the ceremony will Sir Christopher Lee being honoured…