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C&W leads Footsie gainers after tax settlement
London's blue-chip FTSE 100 posted solid gains yesterday as US troops advanced towards Baghdad, reawakening hopes f...
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NewsMurphy to cut BBC3 indie orders
BBC3 controller Stuart Murphy wants to commission fewer programmes from independents, after revealing his channel's indie commissions for 2002/03 stood at 52% - more than double its statutory target, writes Leigh Holmwood
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NewsGranada to make US reality series
Granada has been commissioned to make a six-part reality TV series for US broadcaster NBC, which follows 10 American women who come to England to learn to live as a princess, writes Paul Revoir
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NewsIndies head for Iraq
While the 600-plus UK news broadcasters in Iraq have dominated the limelight since the start of conflict, at least three British independent production companies also have staff working in the country, writes Penny Hughes.
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Neurotic pets get the television treatment
An 'animal whisperer' is to tame neurotic pets in a new ITV1 programme from wildlife specialist Tigress Productions, as part of a slate of new commissions for the indie, writes Penny Hughes.
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Mixed fortunes of war for kit hirers
The London kit-hire industry is experiencing a sudden increase in work due to the Iraq war, with several companies seeing a rise in orders, writes Sam Espensen.
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Pinnacle's new edition
Pinnacle Systems has launched the latest version of Edition 5, its mid-range video editing and DVD-authoring software. Key new features include a real-time accelerated graphics processor. The user can also author DVD right from the editing timeline and create menu structures and motion menus. Pinnacle has also announced the arrival ...
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Elliott orders drama from Zhivago producer
Granada's newly established northern drama department is to produce a new series for ITV1 starring Amanda Redman. The 2 x 90-minute Suspicionis in production until 9 May and is due to air later in the year. Produced by Hugh Warren, whose past credits include ...
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Xytech signs IST deal
The California-based firm Xytech Systems has signed a multi-region reseller deal with London outfit IST. The two companies offer digital solutions for the media industry, with Xytech specialising in workflow management systems. IST will be running sales and support from its Soho office. Xytech chief executive Peter Tanke said he ...
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We're covering the war - not writing history
At eight o'clock each evening, BBC3 news is coming off air and BBC4 news is starting, writes Roger Mosey.
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Clarkson looks at history of Victoria Cross
BBC Top Gearpresenter Jeremy Clarkson is to front a new show for BBC 2 about the history of the Victoria Cross medal. The 60-minute For Valourwill assesses the 'highest and most prestigious award for gallantry in the face of the ...
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Sumners buys Voom
Manchester facility Sumners has acquired the graphics and corporate company Voom, also Manchester-based and founded by former BBC graphics specialists Andy Frith and Victoria Newton in 1997. Voom's recent clients include Channel 4, Talkback and the BBC. Sumners also recently announced the creation of a specialist corporate production division, Sumners ...
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Wise Buddah syndicates dance music show
Wise Buddah is set to produce a nationally syndicated dance music show featuring rising talent and established DJs. The World's Greatest DJswill be broadcast weekly from this month on Kiss 100, Vibe 101, The Fire and Ozone Radio. Produced by Janet Bell for Wise Buddah ...
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Panasonic Broadcast to close UK headquarters
Panasonic Broadcast Europe (PBE) is to close its UK headquarters, moving its sales, service and local marketing business into its national sales company in Bracknell, writes Sam Espensen.
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Discovery to help those who've been dumped
Discovery Health has commissioned indie Uden Associates to produce two series, both set to air in August. The 9 x 30-minute Celebrity Doubleswill focus on nine lookalikes who are made to look even more like their heroes with the help of experts while the 15 ...
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BBC's cunning plan for opera
The BBC is to try and bring opera to a whole new age group when it animates The Cunning Little Vixen by Czech composer Leos Janacek as part of a number of new arts commissions, writes Leigh Holmwood.
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Five keeps up major arts push
Five has ordered a raft of new arts commissions which it hopes will bolster its reputation as the new home of the genre, including a three-part series looking at the riches of Russian city St Petersburg, writes Penny Hughes.
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St Anne's brings Shakespeare up to date
St Anne's Post has completed the post on a multicultural contemporary adaptation of Shakespeare's Twelfth Night, featuring Viola and Sebastian as asylum seekers. The feature-length programme will go out on Channel 4 later this year. Made by Projector Productions and executive produced by Trevor Eve, ...
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Real Radio to air UK-wide gulf war phone-in
Real Radio has hired former Middle East correspondent and Sky TV anchorman Scott Chisholm to host a 60-minute weekday phone-in show on the Iraq war. Real Radio's Gulf War Phone-Inwill give listeners the chance to voice their opinions on the war in a 12.00 slot ...
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Rock 'N' Roll myths exploded by Channel 4
Channel 4 commissioning editor, music and young people's Jo Wallace has commissioned indie Free@Last to investigate the origins and background to the wild stories and legends that surround rock 'n' roll folklore. Under investigation will be such legendary stories as The Who drummer Keith Moon driving his Lincoln convertible into ...