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Gervais rejected role in US 'Office'

Ricky Gervais turned down the chance to play the boss in the US version of his hit show 'The Office'.

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BBC critics 'have British disease'

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No changes to Top Gear, says BBC

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Smash Hits magazine to fold

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Leslie Grantham to stay on as Dirty Den

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Carlton and Granada wait on TV merger decision

Dirty Den's impending return boosts Eastenders

The impending return of Dirty Den swelled the audience of last night's Eastenders to more than 13 million viewers.

Tue, 23 Sep, 2003

SM:TV scrapped

ITV has scrapped its long-running Saturday morning kids' show SM:TV Live.

Thu, 21 Aug, 2003

Steve Coogan says Alan Partridge will return

Steve Coogan says viewers have not seen the last of his most famous character, Alan Partridge.

Wed, 20 Aug, 2003

My Family could be heading to US networks

US television executives are said to be planning to make a version of the BBC's sitcom My Family.

Tue, 12 Aug, 2003

Jamie's Kitchen to return next year

Channel 4 has commissioned a second series of Jamie's Kitchen.

Wed, 11 Dec, 2002

Channel 4 remains tight-lipped over Celebrity Big Brother

Speculation is mounting over the identity of the six celebrities set to enter the Big Brother house on Wednesday.

Thu, 14 Nov, 2002

West Wing gets peak-time Channel 4 slot

West Wing has been moved to a peak-time Saturday night slot on Channel 4.

Mon, 04 Nov, 2002

Big Brother escapes rap over racist joke

Channel 4 has escaped the censure of TV watchdogs over complaints about an incident on Big Brother.

Mon, 16 Sep, 2002

Coogan to star in Star Trek spoof

Steve Coogan is to star in a spoof Star Trek show to be broadcast on BBC2 this Christmas.

Tue, 27 Aug, 2002

Elvis fans to mark the spot where he landed in the UK

Thousands of Elvis fans are expected to flock to the west coast of Scotland to pay tribute to the King at the only spot in Britain where he ever set foot.

Fri, 16 Aug, 2002

Alex seen 'weeing in the shower' in new advert

Big Brother's Alex will be seen apparently urinating in the shower in a new TV advert.

Thu, 08 Aug, 2002

Johnny Vaughan 'approached for political programme'

Johnny Vaughan has emerged as a surprise candidate to present one of the BBC's new-look political programmes.

Tue, 23 Jul, 2002

Big Brother more popular than ever

The eviction of Big Brother's Tim gave the Channel 4 show its highest ratings of the series.

Mon, 22 Jul, 2002

Adele's eviction attracts record viewers

The eviction of Big Brother's Adele gave the Channel 4 show its highest ratings of the series.

Mon, 08 Jul, 2002

Big Brother denies playing down steamy scenes

Big Brother's producers have denied playing down the fumbling under the sheets between Jade and PJ.

Fri, 14 Jun, 2002

Liz Hurley 'turns down magazine deal for baby photos' - report

Liz Hurley is reported to have turned down a joint magazine offer for the story of her new baby Damian.

Fri, 03 May, 2002

BBC considers own version of The West Wing

The BBC is reported to be considering a British version of American political drama The West Wing.

Tue, 26 Feb, 2002

Sky News presenter appeals against sacking

Sky News presenter Frank Partridge is to appeal against his dismissal for slapping co-presenter Kay Burley.

Wed, 09 Jan, 2002