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BBC could ask older viewers for contributions

The BBC is considering asking pensioners to waive their right to not paying the licence…

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Viacom poaches Worldwide exec for strategy

Viacom has recruited Amit Arora for a newly-created strategy role within its Asian operation. Arora…

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Dish coalition wants cable merger stopped

Dish Networks has joined a coalition that aims to stop Charter Communications’ big-money acquisition of…

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Fox Europe bags Abrams’ Hulu drama

Fox Networks Group Europe has acquired rights to J.J. Abrams thriller drama 11/22/63 from Warner…

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HGTV, DIY hire programming chiefs

Scripps Networks Internactive has added a pair of programming directors for its thematic HGTV and…

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Shomi scores ‘comprehensive’ Nick content deal

Canadian on-demand service Shomi has completed a “comprehensive” deal for more than 700 half-hours of…

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Sky buys into big data business

Sky has invested US$10 million for an equity share in analytics and data specialist DataXu….

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Broadchurch writer replacing Moffat on Doctor Who

The BBC has confirmed that Steven Moffat will step down as lead writer and exec…

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Another controller leaves the BBC

The BBC’s Janice Hadlow has become the second high-ranking channels to leave the UK pubcaster…

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Virgin Media could axe 900 jobs in restructure

Virgin Media has announced plans to change its operating structure in a move that could…