Person: John de Mol

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‘Voice’ producer scores €1.1bn hit with ITV deal

ITV is to snap up Talpa, the Dutch production company behind The Voice, in a deal that could cost up to €1.1bn.

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Will.i.am a big Simon Cowell fan, it turns out

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BBC considering junior version of 'The Voice'

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'The Voice' creator concerned about UK version of show

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Battle of TV talent shows

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'Big Brother' revival on Channel Five in doubt

ITV shares jump as bidding talks continue

Shares in broadcaster ITV jumped today after the boss of Big Brother producer Endemol refused to rule out a possible takeover bid for the company.

Mon, 14 Jul, 2008

Consortium in Big Brother firm buy-out

A consortium featuring former Italian prime minister Silvio Berlusconi unveiled a £2.3bn (€3.4bn) swoop for Big Brother maker Endemol today.

Mon, 14 May, 2007

Berlusconi firm exploring bid for Endemol

Mediaset, the television empire founded by former Italian premier Silvio Berlusconi, is exploring a possible bid for Big Brother’s Dutch owner Endemol.

Wed, 14 Mar, 2007

Glazer ups his Man United stake

Billionaire American businessman Malcolm Glazer has increased his stake in Manchester United less than 24 hours after John Magnier and JP McManus did the same thing, fuelling rumours of a takeover war between the two camps.

Thu, 12 Feb, 2004

Irish duo play down Man Utd buyout in stake hike

RACING tycoons John Magnier and JP McManus have played down speculation of a takeover bid for Manchester United, despite spending nearly €12 million yesterday, increasing their stake to 24.14%.

Tue, 09 Dec, 2003

United takeover speculation increases

Speculation over a potential takeover of Manchester United has increased after American football tycoon Malcolm Glazier and Big Brother creator John de Mol increased their stake in the Premiership champions.

Wed, 08 Oct, 2003

Magnier, McManus increase stake in United

JOHN MAGNIER and JP McManus increased their stake in Manchester United just a week after reports said they were preparing to dispose their entire holding.

Thu, 10 Jul, 2003

McManus and Magnier raise their stake in Red Devils

IRISH horse-racing tycoons JP McManus and John Magnier have strengthened their financial grip on Manchester United by increasing their stake in the Premiership champions to 11.4%.

Thu, 10 Jul, 2003

Channel 4 to lift the lid on Big Brother phenomenon

Davina McCall is to present a Channel 4 documentary examining the phenomenon of Big Brother.

Thu, 20 Dec, 2001