Previous posts by TV Editor

• BBC axes Robin Hood

  Fri Jul 03 11:00AM by TV Editor

  The BBC has axed Saturday night drama Robin Hood after ratings fell to just 1.7 million.The show once attracted audiences of up to eight million viewers, however, ratings for the current series have been much lower and the final episode was shunted to BBC Two to make way for Wimbledon… Read full entry

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• Cheryl lined up for US X Factor

  Fri Jul 03 10:42AM by TV Editor

  Cheryl Cole will reportedly front the US version of The X Factor.Simon Cowell is planning on taking the successful ITV show to the States and he wants Cheryl to have a starring role, reports the Daily Mirror.A source told the paper: "He thinks she has amazing presence and her down-to-earth… Read full entry

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• Joe Swash moves in with Pamela Anderson

  Thu Jul 02 12:07PM by TV Editor

  Former EastEnder Joe Swash has lived out his teenage fantasy by moving in with Pamela Anderson.The actor spent a week with the ex-Baywatch star as part of two new Living shows - Pamela Anderson: When Joe Came To Stay and Pamela Anderson: At Home With Joe.The two programmes are part… Read full entry

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• Mollie Sugden dies - Leave your tributes

  Thu Jul 02 10:33AM by TV Editor

  The actress Mollie Sugden has died following a long illness, aged 86.She is best known for her role as Mrs Slocombe in the BBC sitcom Are You Being Served?, which ran for 69 episodes between 1972 and 1985.Frank Thornton, who played Captain Peacock in the comedy said: "Mollie, of course,… Read full entry

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• Simon Cowell offered £88 million pay deal

  Wed Jul 01 10:54AM by TV Editor

  Simon Cowell has reportedly been offered £88 million to appear on the next series of American Idol.The deal is four times the £22 million he currently receives for the show and it follows fears from US network Fox that he may quit when his current contract ends next May.American Idol, which has… Read full entry

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• Ugly Betty role for Susan Boyle

  Tue Jun 30 11:25AM by TV Editor

  Britain's Got Talent sensation Susan Boyle is being lined up for a role in US series Ugly Betty.The Scottish singer will play herself in a cameo role in the comedy, reports The Sun.A source close to the star told the paper: "Susan has been bombarded with offers of work in… Read full entry

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• GMTV stars hit by massive pay cuts

  Tue Jun 30 11:15AM by TV Editor

  The presenters of GMTV are facing pay cuts of up to 25 per cent and shorter holidays when they sign their new contracts later this year.Stars of the early morning show including Kate Garraway, Ben Shephard and Andrew Castle will see their salaries drop as the broadcaster tries to cope… Read full entry

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• Ross blasts rival Norton's show

  Mon Jun 29 02:39PM by TV Editor

  Jonathan Ross has hit out at Graham Norton's latest TV series, claiming that it is 'not good enough'.The presenter made the comments during his Radio 2 show at the weekend.Ross said that there are no longer enough quality entertainers on TV to match the likes of The Two Ronnies. He… Read full entry

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• Soaps preview: 29 June - 3 July

  Fri Jun 26 11:52AM by TV Editor

  This week, Heather decides to terminate her pregnancy in EastEnders, Aaron wrecks Paddy's romantic plans in Emmerdale and Maria gives birth on the beach in Coronation Street. Find out more...EastEndersThings get so bad for Heather this week that she decides to terminate her pregnancy.Her shock decision comes after her sham… Read full entry

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