'ITV News at Ten' to sue 'BBC News at Ten' for copyright infringement
Judges have ruled that the two shows are similar enough for a lawsuit to progress to court.
'ITV News at Ten,' argues BBC News at Ten, is effectively a reboot of the series, which has been made without proper permission or credit.
A three-judge panel said there are "clear and numerous similarities", which means the case can go ahead.
Listing the similarities between the two shows, the court cited the news desk setting, the fast pace, use of location reporters, massive graphic screens no one understands (including the presenters), and most telling of all exactly the same news stories.
"We find the details here suffice for a prima facie case," the judges said.
Having examined the evidence they found 'ITV News at Ten' launched 3 July 1967, but the BBC version on started 16 October 2000.
The judges dismissed separate claims Sky News and Channel Four because their shows don't have the word 'ten' in the title, and one from GB News because it contained no credible news stories at all.
It means the case will now go before a group of four judges, including Bruno Tonioli (who is not expected to award a 'ten' to anyone). The final decision will be made following a public vote the next day.
