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Chelsea Tales (BBC2) - Thomas Sutcliffe, Independent
'Chelsea Tales (BBC2) is a thinly-disguised version of those pauper-gawper programmes you get on ITV1 (Britain's Ri...
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Chelsea Tales (BBC2) - Paul Hoggart, The Times
'The makers of Chelsea Tales (BBC2) have crafted a series that allows you to feel just as relieved that you haven't...
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Chelsea Tales (BBC2) - Charlie Catchpole, Daily Star
'As with ITV's Young, Posh and Loaded, we're witnessing a cruel but thoroughly enjoyable new sport, in which thick ...
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Homeground (BBC2) - Gerard O'Donovan, Daily Telegraph
'Throughout this very nicely observed film Norman was quietly restrained, evincing the kind of horrified amusement ...
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Homeground (BBC2) - Christopher Matthew, Daily Mail
'Homeground has produced some remarkable stories over the years, and this was one of the best. But then, so was the...
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Bodies brought to life on BBC2
BBC2 controller Jane Root has commissioned a controversial new drama based on the experiences of a junior doctor as part of a bid to refresh the genre on her channel, writes Leigh Holmwood.
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The BBC is launching a new interrogation gameshow, to be fronted by investigative journalist Paul Kenyon, in which contestants have to try to withstand six hours of questioning and keep a secret, writes Leigh Holmwood.
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BBC to revamp News 24 image
The BBC is to relaunch its News 24 service by the end of the year in order to make it more distinct from rival Sky News, writes Leigh Holmwood.
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BBC4 doc looks at DeLorean downfall
BBC4 controller Roly Keating has commissioned a 60-minute documentary on the ill-fated luxury car maker DeLorean. The working-titled The DeLorean Story, to be made by indie Mint Productions, will look at how the company folded after founder John DeLorean was wrongly charged for trafficking cocaine. ...
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S4C's Grace retires
Chris Grace, one of the founders of S4C and a key figure in animation production in Wales, is to retire from the channel later this year, writes Gavin Stamp.
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Indie duo win C4 investment
Two independent producers from the south-west of England are to receive financial backing through Channel 4's Creative Cities initiative, writes Gavin Stamp.
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Promotions at C4
Channel 4 has promoted Jay Kandola to head of acquired programming as part of a restructuring of senior management within its programme acquisitions department. Kandola, formerly head of series, programme acquisitions, will report to June Dromgoole, controller of programme acquisition. Also Vanessa Brookman becomes deputy editor, series and Tim Highsted ...
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Channel 4 looks at Bush's Texas
Channel 4 is to go under the skin of Texas for a major documentary series exploring the outlook of President George Bush's home state and its influence over US policymaking, writes Gavin Stamp.
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Radio 4 lures comedy talent with new show
BBC Radio 4 is set to provide fledgling comedy writers with an open door slot on a new primetime show in a bid to attract fresh talent to the station, writes Michael Rosser.
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Smash Hits on C4
Channel 4 is launching the Smash Hits Chart Showthis weekend after poaching it from Five earlier in the year. An initial run of 24 x 30-minute editions will air as part of the T4 strand from Saturday (13 September) at 12.30. 1Xtra DJ Letitia and ...
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Hat Trick funds ads for World of Sport
Hat Trick Productions is attempting to salvage its new BBC1 sitcom Trevor's World of Sportby paying for a series of expensive newspaper ads to signpost its new Monday night slot, writes Michael Rosser.
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Kelseus develops intuitive animation system
A new real-time, non-linear, behavioural driven animation system being developed by a Cambridge-based animation company is threatening to change the way that 3D animation is made, writes Sam Espensen.Made by software
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Tiger Aspect to set up LA office
Tiger Aspect is looking to increase its clout in the US by setting up a temporary base in Los Angeles off the back of a new commission, writes Gavin Stamp.
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Aspect establishes London team in drive for commissions
Welsh indie Aspect Television has expanded its operation into London in a bid to win more commissions for its Cardiff base, writes Michael Rosser.
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BBC Potter award
The BBC has launched this year's Dennis Potter screenwriting award which gives three development grants to new writers to work on scripts for a single film, with one being commissioned for BBC2. Last year's winner, Avie Luthra's film, The Village, airs on BBC2 next month. ...