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Carlton cautions as profits rise
Carlton Communications yesterday unveiled a life in interim profits but gave warning that advertising revenues for ...
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Dylan and Scorsese for BBC
Bob Dylan has granted the first full interview about his influential early career to a BBC documentary that will be...
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NewsITV1's Millionaire takes on Neighbours
ITV1 is poised to repackage old episodes of Who Wants to Be a Millionaire? in daytime, complete with new footage of how contestants spent their winnings, in a bid to fend off competition from BBC1's soap Neighbours, writes Michael Rosser
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NewsPerrott wins best director at B+ Young Talent Awards
28 year-old British director Jennifer Perrott beat off strong competition from three other female filmmakers to win the prestigious best young director trophy at last night's B+ Young Talent Awards, writes Will Strauss
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Pilger to probe war on terror
Investigative reporter John Pilger will attempt to unravel the hidden agenda behind George Bush's war on terror, in his latest documentary for ITV1, writes Paul Revoir.
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Triangle takes Leeves
Triangle Post has poached one of Soho’s leading sound designers from Saunders & Gordon. Ben Leeves’ credits include an award-winning Audi ad and he has already gained work for Triangle from McCanns and Academy. Triangle is also going through a major expansion, which so far includes a new Flame, an ...
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Reality TV gets sporty
Celebrity reality shows are set to move into the sporting arena this autumn as broadcasters battle to sign up stars to take part in a raft of new sport-based programmes, several of which bear striking similarities to each other, writes Leigh Holmwood.
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Free range finds home
A 'roaming' audio post-production company has found a permanent base within De Lane Lea in Soho. Free Range Audio, set up by dubbing mixer and sound editor Pete Gates and sound designer Craig Butters, needed to find a base and good relations with De Lane Lea led to the deal. ...
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ITV duo show rise in profits
The fortunes of Carlton and Granada lifted slightly this week as the pair both celebrated a boost in profits and the Competition Commission suggested the pair may only have to offload their sales houses for five years, writes Michael Rosser.
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Five signs stars for MMR drama
Five has made a rare original drama commission with a£1m film about the controversial MMR vaccine, writes Colin Robertson.
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Raoul the dinosaur returns on Disney
Disney Channel is producing a second series of Raoul, about a Mexican dinosaur puppet, which was created by Disney (in the UK) and Jim Henson with Dandy Productions. The first series
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Nat Geo investigates Darwin's fatal illness
National Geographic Channel vice-president of programming and production Bryan Smith has commissioned documentary-maker Icon Films to produce a programme on naturalist Charles Darwin to air in the autumn. Diagnosing Darwinwill investigate the mysterious and debilitating illness which killed him, using modern-day forensic skills and knowledge. ...
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MTV runs competition for promo directors
MTV Networks UK is running a competition for Foo Fighters fans and young promo directors to make their own video for the band's latest single Low, with the winning entry being broadcast during Gonzoon MTV2, hosted by Zane Lowe, later ...
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Lisa l'Anson to front central music show
Carlton has commissioned a 7 x 30-minute music and entertainment series for its ITV1 Central region. Presented by ex-BBC Radio 1 DJ Lisa l'Anson, Xposurewill feature a big-name act from the region while showcasing two unknown bands in each show. Set to air this autumn, ...
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Capital picks Harry Hill for Sunday 'funch'
Capital FM has made comedian Harry Hill its latest celebrity signing as part of an ongoing strategy to strengthen its output. Hill will present new Sunday morning comedy and music show Funch on the London-based radio station from July and is the latest high-profile acquisition ...
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NUJ survey shows bullying rife in TV
The National Union of Journalists (NUJ) has undertaken the first comprehensive survey into bullying within the industry which revealed an overwhelming dissatisfaction with the way broadcasters are addressing the problem, writes Leigh Holmwood.
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Tell-Tale's Boo! set for summer slot on CBBC
The BBC has confirmed that Boo!, the new kids' 13 x 10-minute animation series from Tweeniesproducer Tell-Tale Productions, is set to kick off on BBC2's morning CBeebies slot from 4 June. Targeting children aged between 18 months and three years, ...
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Men & Motors orders road bike racing show
Granada Sky Broadcasting's commissioner and executive producer Lesley Johnson has ordered a second series of amateur road bike racing show Scratchin', from indie Skibbly, to be screened on Men & Motors in the autumn. Each episode follows enthusiasts as they build, test and race their ...
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BBC names linked with RTE job
Two key BBC figures have emerged as contenders for the post of director general at Irish state broadcaster RTE, writes Leigh Holmwood.
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Production Show debut for BBC Vecta
The first product from the BBC's new seed-capital arm BBC Vecta went on sale to non-BBC producers for the first time at The Production Show this week.