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BBC Appoints Olympics Chief Editorial Director
11:14 am PDT 5/7/2013
- Stuart Kemp
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The public broadcaster appoints Roger Mosey, the corporation's London 2012 boss, to the high-flying position. READ MORE
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Danny Boyle's Olympic Ceremony, 'Homeland,' 'Game of Thrones' Among Picks for BAFTA TV Honor
4:06 am PDT 4/2/2013
- Stuart Kemp
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Voted on by the readers of "Radio Times" magazine, the public vote winner will be dished out during this year's Arqiva British Academy Television Awards. READ MORE
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Oscar Pistorius Murder Case: Judge Allows Athlete to Leave South Africa
6:38 am PDT 3/28/2013
- THR Staff
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The Olympic track star, who's accused of killing model Reeva Stampkamp, can now leave the country for athletic competitions. READ MORE
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Beyonce's Super Bowl Halftime Show Director to Receive BAFTA Honor
4:01 pm PDT 3/20/2013
- Stuart Kemp
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Hamish Hamilton, who directed the TV footage for the live event, will be presented with a special award at the upcoming British Academy Television Craft Awards. READ MORE
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Oscar Pistorius: Judge Grants Bail
7:00 am PST 2/22/2013
- Erin Carlson
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The South African runner, who's charged with killing girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp, gets released from jail ahead of a trial. READ MORE
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Oscar Pistorius Faces 'Premeditated Murder' Charge; Slain Girlfriend Buried in South Africa
7:31 am PST 2/19/2013
- Erin Carlson
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The judge agrees with the prosecution during the Olympic athlete's bail hearing on Tuesday. READ MORE
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Oscar Pistorius: Nike Won't Use Athlete in Ads After Murder Charge
11:07 am PST 2/18/2013
- Erin Carlson
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The Olympic runner is charged with killing girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp on Valentine's Day. READ MORE
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Olympian Oscar Pistorius, Charged With Murder, Breaks Down in Court
5:56 am PST 2/15/2013
- Erin Carlson
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The South African athlete known as "Blade Runner" was booked Thursday for the shooting death of his girlfriend, model Reeva Steenkamp. READ MORE
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Olympian Oscar Pistorius Charged With Girlfriend's Murder
6:50 am PST 2/14/2013
- Erin Carlson
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The South African double amputee, known as "Blade Runner," was booked for shooting model Reeva Steenkamp on Thursday. READ MORE
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BBC: VOD Streams Hit Record in 2012
5:21 am PST 1/24/2013
- Stuart Kemp
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The U.K. public broadcaster says its iPlayer usage benefited from the London Summer Olympics and popular shows "Top Gear" and "Sherlock." READ MORE
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Third-Quarter Ad Data Shows Europe Continues to Lag Rest of World
8:59 am PST 1/17/2013
- Georg Szalai
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Amid financial challenges, particularly in Southern countries, European ad spending fell, while other regions posted gains. READ MORE
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BBC1 Touts Audience Share Gain in 2012
10:52 am PST 1/10/2013
- Georg Szalai
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The U.K. public broadcaster's main TV channel had a banner year driven by the Summer Olympics here, the Queen's diamond jubilee and European soccer. READ MORE
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Live Nation in Talks to Host Concerts at London Olympic Stadium (Report)
1:07 am PST 1/4/2013
- Georg Szalai
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The live events giant last year decided to stop putting on gigs at Hyde Park in the British capital. READ MORE
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Johnny Weir Opens His Closet, Auctions Off Luxury Brand Wardrobe for Charity
5:21 pm PST 1/3/2013
- Elizabeth Snead
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The Olympic figure skater is selling his designer duds from Versace, Gucci, Louis Vuitton, Dolce & Gabbana and Balenciaga. READ MORE
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Olympic Gold Medalist Tyler Clary on Professional Gamers, Favorite Gadgets and Rio Goals (Q&A)
11:19 am PST 12/20/2012
- John Gaudiosi
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The London 2012 swimming star is an avid gamer who enjoys DJing when he’s not in the pool. READ MORE
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Kate Middleton Presents Bradley Wiggins With BBC Sports Personality of the Year 2012
3:26 pm PST 12/16/2012
- Stuart Kemp
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In her first public engagement since being hospitalized due to "pregnancy sickness," the Duchess of Cambridge was on hand to present Wiggins with the plaudit, voted on via a public telephone vote. READ MORE
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London Olympics Are Big U.K. TV Ratings Winner in 2012
2:46 am PST 12/13/2012
- Stuart Kemp
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"The X Factor" drops as "Strictly Come Dancing," "Downton Abbey" and the Euro 2012 soccer tournament bring in strong audience figures. READ MORE
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Oscar Winner Danny Boyle Rules Out Directing James Bond Movie
4:04 am PST 12/11/2012
- Stuart Kemp
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The filmmaker behind the London 2012 Olympics opening ceremony tells the BBC he's not good at making movies with big budgets. READ MORE
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Fifteen Women Honored at U.K.'s Women In Film And TV Awards
4:00 am PST 12/7/2012
- Stuart Kemp
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The celebration of female industry input honored BBC presenter Clare Balding, director of sport Barbara Slater and Olympics opening ceremony producer Tracey Seaward. READ MORE
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Olympian David Boudia to Judge ABC's Celebrity Diving Series (Exclusive)
9:00 am PST 11/29/2012
- Lesley Goldberg
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The diver who earned the gold in the 10-meter event at the London Games joins Greg Louganis on the three-person panel. READ MORE
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