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Off the Record - Lost and found
No-one was more understanding about the story of those two MI6 chaps losing their laptops than CNN kingpin Chris Cramer. Hard to believe I know, but the Cramester lost a laptop
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Off the Record - What a carry on
Company Pictures was naturally delighted to sign up Barbara Windsor as an advisor on Cor, Blimey! its ITV drama about Babs' relationship with fellow Carry On star Sid James which airs
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Off the Record - Election fever
Ever wondered who the industry would choose, in a free vote, to be the first-ever minister for TV? Come on, come on, we know you have. Well, a groovy industry get-together
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NewsComic Relief cashes in on Car Booty
Leopard Films is making a one-off special of long-running BBC1 series Car Bootyin aid of Comic Relief.
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Broadcast International - Mip-TV - Cover story - Europe's cross-border raiders
A flurry of recent acquisitions and mergers are beginning to consolidate European broadcasting. Chris Forrester examines the future shape of the industry across the continent and whether the marriages are likely to continue.
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Broadcast International - Mip-TV - Land of opportunity
Japan has historically been an unwelcoming place for foreign programming - it was famously the only major market where even Dallas failed to make it. But all that is set to change. William Rea reports.
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Broadcast International - Mip-TV - Bid for freedom
The US parents of UK cable and satellite channels may have made public efforts to give their offshoots a more British feel both on and off-screen but how much autonomy do they really have? Peter Keighron reports.
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Broadcast International - Mip-TV - Australian Buyers - Foreign exchange
British, Canadian and, particularly, US shows all do well in Australia. But Sandy George finds there are plenty of opportunities for European non-drama programmes, such as docusoaps and reality TV formats, to carve a niche.
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Broadcast International - Mip-TV - Canadian Buyers - Filling the slots
Canadian broadcasters will be seeking a wide range of programmes from dramas and one-off series to sci-fi and internet-friendly propositions. Denis Seguin reveals the programmers' target areas for this year's market.
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Broadcast International - Mip-TV - French Buyers - French resistance
Since it is Europe's leading animation producer and has prolific documentary and primetime fiction production sectors, France can be a tricky market to sell into. Julien Dubois seeks out what opportunites there are for sellers.
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Broadcast International - Mip-TV - German Buyers - Complex scene
With 30 channels available free-to-air all over the country, Germany is one of the most competitive TV markets in the world. Martin Blaney investigates the intricate web of the main players' acquisition and rights strategies.
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Broadcast International - Mip-TV - UK Buyers - Shopping spree
With several established US series on Channel 4 and an evening slot for acquired programming on BBC 2, mainstream UK television can represent an important market for distributors. David Collins reports.
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Broadcast International - Mip-TV - US Buyers - World networks
Long-term relationships with foreign partners seem to be on the cards for many US broadcasters. John Hazelton discovers what type of deals four very different US channels will be looking to finalise at the market.
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Broadcast International - Mip-TV - Taking the international lead
In the 21st century, the TV industry is still dominated by men. But in the UK's international sector women are creating increasingly large waves, setting up their own companies and playing major roles in new firms, mergers and buyouts. Having canvassed th
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Broadcast International - Mip-TV - Distributors - Ringing the changes
Distributors are increasingly looking to online and marketing strategies to win market share. Andy Fry reports.
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Broadcast International - Mip-TV - Distributors - Entertainment - Format fever
Telefonica's proposed takeover of Endemol underlines the increasingly international nature of format sales.
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Broadcast International - Mip-TV - Distributors - Factual - Real-life drama
The amount of non-fiction programming from all over the world shown at markets is still expanding rapidly.
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UKTV wins EuroMillions in Camelot deal
UKTV has signed an exclusive seven-figure deal with National Lottery operator Camelot to air EuroMillions, poaching the rights from Challenge.
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Broadcast International - Mip-TV - Distributors - Drama - Dramatic tension
The quality of British drama is indisputable but convincing the rest of the world to buy it is no easy task. Why?