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Analysis - Zein to the rescue?
Pact's new chair, Andrew Zein, may have the unwavering support of media secretary Tessa Jowell over indies' interests but it's of little use unless broadcasters fully embrace the new codes of practice, says Jane Marlow.
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Zone Vision takes Reality TV to US.
Zone Vision, the UK-based broadcaster and distributor, is poised to launch its Reality TV channel in
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COMMISSIONS - LEOPARD FILMS THINKS ROD'S STILL SEXY.
Five has ordered a one-hour documentary on legendary popstar and lothario Rod Stewart from indie Leopard
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COMMISSIONS - NEW SHOWS RIDE OUT ON MEN & MOTORS.
Men & Motors channel manager Lesley Johnson has commissioned three series including Bikes Aloud, a 13
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Commissioning - Commissioner's Q&A - Heather Jones.
Paramount Comedy Channel director of programming Heather Jones, on showcasing stand-up comedians and wanting to make more original programmes that feel uniquely British.
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FORMATS & DEALS - RAFT OF SALES FOR THE KOALA BROTHERS.
Spellbound Entertainment has made several new sales of its debut pre-school series The Koala Brothers. The
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Boost for Chrysalis as NZ plans Idol series.
Chrysalis Television's New Zealand production company, South Pacific Pictures, has been commissioned to make a local version of hit TV format Pop Idol, writes Paul Revoir.
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COMMISSIONS - CBEEBIES SHOW TEACHES TODDLERS TO BOOGIE.
Children will be encouraged to dance in a new CBeebies series, Boogie Beebies. Commissioned by CBBC
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FORMAT FOCUS: MY BEST FRIEND'S WEDDING.
RDF's reality format for US cable channel Lifetime Television takes two female best friends and lets them plan each other's wedding, writes Paul Revoir.
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FORMATS & DEALS - PBS BUYS ANOTHER HISTORY DETECTIVES.
US network PBS has ordered a second run of History Detectives from UK indie Lion Television.
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COMMISSIONS - CHRISTIAN RETURNS WITH TEEN ANGST SHOW.
Indie Moore Television has secured a third series for the Terry Christian-fronted discussion programme It's My
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Analysis - Profile - A hard nose for harder news.
Integrity, toughness and intuition for a fresh take on a story have earned Dorothy Byrne the accolade of first woman news head of a UK mainstream TV channel.
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Analysis - On the Box - Hand signs speak volumes.
Stuart Prebble is irritated by gesticulating TV journalists but finds that once you've noticed the clenched fists and oustretched hands, it's difficult to ignore.
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FORMATS & DEALS - TARGET PICKS UP GAY DATING ADVICE SHOW.
Target Entertainment has secured the international rights outside the UK and US to dating show Straight
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COMMISSIONS - AT IT GETS BEHIND SCENES FOR C4 AND DISNEY.
Channel 4 and Disney have commissioned indie At It Productions to produce 30-minute behind-the-scenes specials on
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FORMATS & DEALS - UKRAINE BUYS 100 HOURS OF GRANADA.
Granada International has sold 100 hours of programming, including all four series of At Home with
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Commissioning - Five develops property range.
Five is building on the primetime success of its House Doctor show with a trio of
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Commissioning - ITV reignites old flames.
ITV has commissioned Yorkshire Television to make a new four-part factual entertainment series that sees four single people reunited with their first loves, writes Paul Revoir.
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Commissioning - Ian Wright reprises Jim'll Fix-style role.
TWI's fledgling entertainment department has been given a boost after BBC1 ordered a second series of its Ian Wright-fronted light entertainment show I'd Do Anything, writes Paul Revoir.
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Commissioning - Clowning around in the ghetto.
Acclaimed photographer David LaChappelle is to turn his hand to documentary-making with a one-off special for