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´óÏó´«Ã½ One named Channel Of The Year at Broadcast Awards
´óÏó´«Ã½ One was named Channel Of The Year at last night's Broadcast Awards with the recently launched ´óÏó´«Ã½ Vision scooping further awards for excellence across the genres.
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The judges said of the corporation's flagship channel: "At a time when all major terrestrial broadcasters are facing questions about how fast and far their share of viewing will fall, ´óÏó´«Ã½ One has shown it can deliver mass entertainment."
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The ´óÏó´«Ã½'s wins in other categories were for:
- How Do You Solve A Problem Like Maria? – Best Entertainment Programme;
- Extras – Best Comedy;
- World Cup Final coverage – Best Sports Programme;
- Planet Earth: From Pole To Pole – Best Documentary Series;
- Charlie & Lola – Best Children's Programme;
- Bleak House – Best Drama Series/Serial (with Life On Mars also highly commended);
- Life On Mars – Best New Programme.
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Peter Fincham, Controller, ´óÏó´«Ã½ One said: "I am really delighted that ´óÏó´«Ã½ One did so well at the Broadcast Awards. I'd like to thank the many many people who contributed to a successful year on the channel and these awards reflect the variety and strength of the programming."
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In addition, ´óÏó´«Ã½ Worldwide scooped an award for Best International Programme Sales, in recognition of the growing popularity of Dancing With The Stars throughout the world.
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Localised versions of the programme can now be seen by audiences in 29 countries from the USA to Russia and from Australia to Japan.
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