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NewsBBC takes on bullying issue
The BBC is drawing up a 'comprehensive definition' of what constitutes bullying after concerns raised by trade unions about a growing level of complaints, writes Leigh Holmwood
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NewsITV minnows join merger debate
Minority ITV broadcasters are to have their say in the Competition Commission investigation into Carlton and Granada's planned merger next week, writes Paul Revoir
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NewsClassic FM TV courts youth with promo push
Classic FM TV is trying to pull in more younger viewers by getting pop promo producers to make videos for its classical output, writes Rosemary Gallagher
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NewsVic and Bob go into production
Comedians Vic Reeves and Bob Mortimer are to move into television production after recruiting former LWT head of comedy Lisa Clark to their indie, writes Leigh Holmwood
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NewsPeople's Book Of Records loses slot
Endemol's bid to move into comedy has been dealt a significant blow after Channel 4 decided to move its ailing stunt-based series The People's Book of Records out of its primetime Friday night slot because of poor ratings, writes Penny Hughes
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Hackenbacker pals up
Audio facility Hackenbacker has started dubbing work on two animated specials for primetime BBC1 starring Dawn French, Alison Steadman and Jessica Stephenson. Based on the art of Beryl Cook, Bosom Palswill be mixed by Nigel Heath. Hackenbacker is doing voice recordings, trackplay, dialogue editing, foley ...
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Curious lands map deal with National Geographic
Curious software has landed a deal with The National Geographic Channel (NGC) to supply software for generating map graphics after the channel used its World Maps package for coverage of the Iraq war, writes Sam Espensen.
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Leopard to look at computer game history
Leopard Films has secured a commission from TLC in the US for a 60-minute special on the history of computer games. Gameheadzwill chart the evolution of computer games from the basic thrills of Pong and Space Invaders through to the popular Super Mario series. Featuring ...
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RDF series puts teens in charge
Nine teenagers are being given the chance to act as 'amateur family therapists' in a Channel 4 show from the producer of Wife Swap, writes Penny Hughes.
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Hollywood stars caught on home movies
BBC1 is to show home movie-style footage of Hollywood celebrities showing the 'moments when their masks slip' and the real person behind the glamour is revealed. The one-off 60-minute documentary, The People's Hollywood, will show amateur film of famous stars from the 1930s to the ...
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Men & Motors to celebrate the Ford Capri
Men & Motors has commissioned Granada to make a 60-minute show on the life of Ford's design classic, the Capri. Capri 4 Mewill be presented by Capital Gold DJ Mike Sweeney and will track the car from its conception to downfall and a possible 21st ...
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Rushes' final call
The Rushes Soho Shorts Festival has announced a final call for entries, with films being accepted for categories of: short film, newcomer, title sequences and idents, animation and music video. Films must have been produced in the last year (up to 6 May 2003) with a running time of up ...
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Avid users fear high DNA costs
Broadcast technology manufacturer Avid has denied that the introduction of its new range of editing products is simply another way of extracting more money from UK facilities companies, writes Sam Espensen.
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Showcase for Avatars
AIB (Avatars in Broadcast) takes place next week on 23 April at The Atrium in London. A series of live demonstrations from companies including Televirtual, Image Metrics and Kaydara will showcase the latest in build, design and operation of broadcast avatars and virtual humans. The aim is to demonstrate the ...
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APTN files war stories
News agency APTN produced more than 1,000 stories during the 24 days of the Iraq war, all of which are now expected to become a resource for programming after being placed in the APTN library. One of the only agencies to remain in Baghdad throughout the war, APTN hopes to ...
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Root 6 takes on Sony's workflow
London kit reseller Root 6 has struck a deal with Sony to sell, deliver and support the manufacturer's range of workflow tools to the UK broadcast and post-production market, writes Sam Espensen.
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BBC6 music covers The Smiths in depth
Digital radio station BBC6 Music has put together a week-long series of programmes about 1980s band The Smiths which will feature upcoming talent performing cover versions of some of the group's hits. Celebrating the 20th anniversary of the release of the band's first single Hand ...
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Radio 4 examines Damilola witness
The teenage girl who brought the trial of murdered schoolboy Damilola Taylor to its knees is to be the focus of a new documentary for BBC Radio 4, writes Michael Rosser.
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C4 follows Misteeq on Japanese tour
Channel 4 editor, music Jo Wallace has commissioned At It Productions to make a 30-minute film following British R&B band Misteeq on a promotional tour of Japan. Far East Misteeqfollows the three girl band members from breakfast until bedtime, giving a behind-the-scenes view of the ...
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BBC4 special focuses on Indira Gandhi
Former Indian leader Indira Gandhi is to be the subject of BBC4 special. The 90-minute The Death of Indira Gandhi, commissioned by BBC4 controller Roly Keating and commissioning executive Richard Klein, will look at the events leading up to her assassination in 1984 as well ...