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Virgin Media set to lose UKTV channels after failing to reach new carriage deal
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The broadcaster, whose portfolio includes W, Alibi, and GOLD, claims Virgin Media requested “a significant cut” in the fees that pays for the channels and catch-up content despite it offering “to provide additional value to Virgin Media and its customers”.
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MPs call on BBC bosses to learn from past mistakes as corporation prepares for more commercial future
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BBC bosses have been told to learn lessons from the failure of the BBC Store download service and their purchase of travel guide publishers Lonely Planet when embarking on new commercial ventures. The corporation is expected to become more commercial in the coming years as it seeks to reduce reliance on the Licence Fee by…
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Political comedian Matt Forde returns to Edinburgh Festival Fringe with new Brexit show
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The whole thing’s a mess and only one person can sort it out. Sadly, we have no idea who so, instead of worrying, join Britain’s leading political comedian for his last show as an EU citizen from 1st -26th August at the Pleasance Forth at 8.30pm for some topical comedy.
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UKTV’s Dave commissions new quiz show from VICE Studios
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Dave, UKTV’s award winning entertainment channel, has teamed up with VICE Studios to commission a new series in which 2017 Edinburgh Comedy Award winner John Robins asks members of the public to predict how search engines respond to a series of questions – from images to wordplay, the results are both unpredictable and hilarious.
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West Midlands Railways passengers can now watch Dara O Briain’s Go 8 Bit after UKTV strikes content deal with GoMedia
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Top shows from UKTV’s stable of channels can now be watched by West Midlands Railways passengers after the broadcaster struck a content supply deal with GoMedia, which supplies on-board infotainment systems to rail and coach operators.
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BBC to remake Doctor Foster for France’s TF1
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The BBC’s Doctor Foster is to be remade for French TV with actress/singer Claire Keim (La Soif de Vivre, Insoupçonnable) taking the lead role of Emma Sandrelli. Renamed Infidéle(Unfaithful) and directed by Didier Le Pêcheur, the 6-part series will be co-produced by BBC Studios and with Storia Télévision for TF1.