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Gillian Anderson Confirmed for BBC Adaptation of ‘Great Expectations’
The ‘X-Files’ alum takes on another Dickens classic
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Gillian Anderson in Talks to Join BBC Adaptation of ‘Great Expectations’
The three-part miniseries will air this Christmas as part of a Dickens celebration
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BBC Donating All Royal Wedding Proceeds to Princes’ Foundation
BBC donating proceeds to Foundation of Prince William and Prince Harry
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Discovery Channel to Explore Human Survival Skills in ‘Human Planet’
“Human Planet” will explore people’s coping abilities in extreme environments
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Patten Picked as BBC Trust Chair by UK PM
British prime minister picks last Hong Kong Governor as new overseer for the nation’s broadcasting service
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World Media Reacts to Shooting: U.S. Gun Laws Are Nuts
While U.S. outlets are hung up on political rhetoric, international media cut to the gun debate
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Rupert Everett Lashes Hollywood as Homophobic, Jennifer Aniston as Protected
The outspoken actor said that Hollywood is “very, very conservative” rather than liberal, and that staying in the closet is the right choice for many gay actors.
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Julian Assange: If You Kill or Arrest Me, I Will Leak ‘Poison Pill’
WikiLeaks founder threatens to unleash another trove of “damaging secrets” if Interpol warrant is executed
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BBC, Discovery Announce Ambitious ‘History of the World’
New series, covering 20,000 years, is first announced since renewed partnership
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BBC Sells Stake in Animal Planet for $156M, Inks New Deal With Discovery
New co-production pact runs through 2014; BBC unloads 50% interest in channel
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BBC Journalists’ Strike Knocks Flagship Shows Off Air
Walkout by around 4,000 members of the National Union of Journalists over pensions has caused a significant disruption in news service
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Why Is Anne Sellors’ IMDb Profile the Saddest Ever?
The actress’ lone credit is for playing Woman Who Urinates Herself in the 1984 BBC movie “Threads”
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More Changes at BBC America: Sandy Ashendorf Named EVP Network Distribution
New president Herb Scannell continues to shake things up at the network
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Why Martin Freeman Would Be a Poor Bilbo in ‘The Hobbit’
MGM and New Line are reportedly trying to accommodate the “Office” actor’s shooting schedule on “Sherlock”
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The Stig’s Identity Is ‘Top Gear’ Secret No More
BBC refused injunction to block publication of new book