BBC
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Cathy Shipton to return to BBC One’s Casualty
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Shipton was one of the show’s original cast members when it launched in 1986, appearing alongside series stalwart Derek Thompson, who plays long-serving nurse Charlie Fairhead.
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BBC boss defends Top Gear’s low viewing figures
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The show’s debut episode attracted an overnight viewing figure of 4.3m viewers, a number which grew to 6.42m when official audience auditor BARB included those who recorded the show to watch within seven days.
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1.5m viewers abandon Chris Evans’ Top Gear for second episode
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Last Sunday’s debut of new host Chris Evans was met with complaints from viewer, many of who took to social media to complain about his “shouty” presenting style and lack of chemistry with co-host Matt Le Blanc.
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BBC and Ericsson promise an end to delayed subtitles
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In 2014 research undertaken by broadcasting regulator Ofcom revealed that subtitles took an average of 5.8 seconds to appear on screen, almost double the recommended 3 seconds.
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BBC Three acquires Australian dystopian drama Cleverman
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BBC Three has acquired the UK rights to Cleverman, a “high-stakes” Australian drama that sees a species from ancient mythology living among humans and battling for survival in a world that wants to silence, exploit and destroy them.
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Toby Jones to guest star in BBC One’s Sherlock
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Appearing in the second episode of the three-part run, the Secret Agent and Marvellous star will appear as one of Conan-Doyle’s “finest villains,” according to series writer and co-creator Steven Moffat.