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    TV Set invests in two Smokes

    2004-03-25T08:30:00Z

    London post-production houses Arena Digital and London Post (both part of the Television Set Group) are the latest to expand their capabilities with extra kit.

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    Flight facility move

    2004-03-25T08:30:00Z

    In-flight entertainment provider IFE Services is set to relocate to the former Picardy Television studio in Cheshire at the end of the week as a result of outgrowing its offices at Manchester Airport. The site houses a fully digital online post facility, three non-linear Avid offline suites, three Maya 3D ...

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    Picking a dream team

    2004-03-25T08:30:00Z

    Now that we know who's in the running for BBC chairman and DG, could an old double act be reunited?

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    Ecosse to make serial killer drama for ITV

    2004-03-25T08:30:00Z

    Ecosse Films, the indie behind BBC1 series The Monarch of the Glen , has been commissioned by ITV to make a gritty two-part drama about a serial killer.

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    Murphy orders street gang doc

    2004-03-25T08:30:00Z

    BBC3 controller Stuart Murphy has commissioned a major foreign language documentary series about street gangs in El Salvador, in the style of the award-winning Brazilian film City of God.

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    Doc masterclass

    2004-03-25T08:30:00Z

    Wall to Wall chief executive Alex Graham is to give a documentary masterclass at the forthcoming Banff International TV Festival in June. Graham will be talking about his company's documentary hits including Wall to Wall's Ancient Egyptians , Smallpox 2002 ...

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    Keralan cuisine next on menu for UKTV

    2004-03-25T08:30:00Z

    Shooting Star Television has been commissioned by UKTV Food to make a 15 x 30-minute exploration of southern Indian cuisine. Coconut Coast has been commissioned by UKTV head of lifestyle Nick Thorogood and UKTV Food chief executive Gareth Williams. The series, which begins on 3 May, follows presenter Reza Mahammed ...

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    TV corp extends twins format into europe

    2004-03-25T08:30:00Z

    Television Corporation International is rolling out factual entertainment show Most Identical into Germany, Italy and Belgium. The format, created by Mentorn, looks for a nation's most identical set of twins. The deals will see primetime specials for RTL in Germany and Italia Uno as well as a seven-part series on ...

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    Sky plots push into US co-pros

    2004-03-25T08:30:00Z

    BSkyB is looking to tie down co-production deals with US producers in a bid to secure rights for new shows before they are put out to market.

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    How clean is your house? goes to states

    2004-03-25T08:30:00Z

    The two stars of Channel 4's How Clean Is Your House? are to pull on their marigolds for a US version of the show. Aggie Mackenzie and Kim Woodburn will shine the spotlight on messy American homes for cable channel Lifetime Television. The format, created by Talkback Productions, will be ...

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    Channel to make ITV spectacular

    2004-03-25T08:30:00Z

    Channel Television has secured a rare ITV commission with a Saturday night arena-style entertainment show billed as a cross between Gladiators and It's a Knock Out, writes Paul Revoir.

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    Fox buys FX drama

    2004-03-25T08:30:00Z

    Fox International Channels UK has bought two drama shows from Warner Bros International Television Distribution for its FX channel on Sky. Carnivale , a 13 x 60-minute series about a travelling carnival, and cop show The Wire will premiere on ...

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    Broadcasting press guild honours Dyke

    2004-03-25T08:30:00Z

    Former BBC director general Greg Dyke is to be given another industry award on Friday (26 March) when he picks up the Broadcasting Press Guild outstanding contribution to broadcasting award. The accolade is one of 13 prizes due to be presented at the guild's annual awards ceremony at the Theatre ...

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    Brighton opening

    2004-03-25T08:30:00Z

    Brighton post house We Should Be Editing has opened its doors at the former recording studios of the Brighton School of Journalism. Founded by Richard Daws, We Should Be is based around Avid Media Composer for both offline and online work and will focus on broadcast TV series. The facility ...

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    Black diamond wins Men & Motors order

    2004-03-25T08:30:00Z

    Producer and distributor Black Diamond Films has been commissioned to make a second 13 x 30-minute series of crash and bloopers show Ouch? That Had to Hurt! for Men and Motors. The company is also currently in production on 13 x 30-minute Jackass-style show Moronics and 21st Century Idiots for ...

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    Bennett steps in

    2004-03-25T08:30:00Z

    BBC director of television Jana Bennett is to replace former BBC director general Greg Dyke as the opening keynote speaker at the MipTV festival. Bennett will deliver a speech on The Future of Television Programming in a Cross-Platform World on 30 March at the event in Cannes.

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    BBC set to close Bristol Design

    2004-03-25T08:30:00Z

    BBC Resources is planning to close its design business in Bristol, with around 20 redundancies expected, writes Farah Jifri.

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    Diverse to make Basil D'Oliveira doc

    2004-03-25T08:30:00Z

    Diverse has been commissioned by the BBC to produce a feature-length biographical documentary about the controversial career of former England cricketer Basil D'Oliveira, writes Glen Mutel.

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    Bakhurst keeps job

    2004-03-25T08:30:00Z

    Kevin Bakhurst, the caretaker editor of BBC1's 10 O'Clock News , has been handed the job on a permanent basis. He stepped in to the role six months ago after his predecessor, Mark Popescu, took control of BBC News 24 ahead of its relaunch.

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    Fox kids bags cult korean cartoon

    2004-03-25T08:30:00Z

    Fox Kids Europe (FKE) has picked up the rights to cult Korean cartoon Pucca (above) and has inked a deal to develop a 78 x 7-minute series with creator Vooz. FKE has also acquired rights to an earlier 24 x 2.5-minute series and will launch Pucca at MipTV. Meanwhile, Fox ...