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    CBBC gives pre-schoolers own cookery show

    2003-05-08T08:30:00Z

    The BBC is to launch a cookery show for pre-school children as part of a slate of new kids shows, writes Leigh Holmwood.

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    Mersey server deal

    2003-05-08T08:30:00Z

    Mersey TV is continuing its 'shoot to disk' philosophy with the acquisition of six Dual Channel Geevs video servers from Gee Broadcast. The servers, which sell for about£25,000 each, will be used for the production of Hollyoaks. Technical director for Mersey TV Graham Deaves says ...

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    RDF in production with two-part ITV drama

    2003-05-08T08:30:00Z

    RDF Media has gone into production on a two-part psychological drama for ITV1, Carla, to air later this year. The 2 x 60-minute drama, which stars Lesley Sharp and Helen McCrory as two women whose lives become fatally entangled, has started shooting on the Greek ...

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    Free training offer at production expo

    2003-05-08T08:30:00Z

    Editing equipment manufacturers Quantel and Apple will be hoping to entice editors away from their Avid roots at The Production Show this month by offering them free training on competitor products, writes Sam Espensen.

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    Galaxy makes late-night show with Hed Kandi

    2003-05-08T08:30:00Z

    The Chrysalis-owned Galaxy Network is launching a new show in association with music label Hed Kandi. Airing weekly from 01.00 to 03.00 on Sundays, the show will feature new garage and disco music from performers and DJs such as Eric Morillo, Lemon Jelly and Royksopp. It kicks off on 18 ...

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    OSF to study killer insects for Nat Geo

    2003-05-08T08:30:00Z

    National Geographic Channels International vice-president of production Brian Smith has commissioned Oxford Scientific Films to produce a 3 x 60-minute series studying the preying instincts of insects. Set to be aired as part of a longer Nat Geo series, Built for the Kill, later this ...

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    E-voting fails to boost turn-out

    2003-05-07T14:50:21Z

    Allowing members of the public to vote for candidates via their TVs during last week's local elections for the first time failed to tackle voter apathy, writes Rosemary Gallagher

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    Gavin calls on Ofcom to boost British media

    2003-05-07T13:47:00Z

    BBC Worldwide chief executive Rupert Gavin has called for Ofcom to be given a greater role in boosting the profile and competitiveness of British Media Companies abroad, writes Luke Satchell

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    Heather horror

    2003-05-07T10:08:07Z

    Macca anger as TV film paints her as conniving, ever-ready to use charms. ...

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    She was going bananas

    2003-05-07T10:07:04Z

    Danni quits saying show would drive her to drugs. ...

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    Is reality television too risky for the brittle egos of celebrities?

    2003-05-07T10:04:50Z

    Daniella Westbrook, a recovering cocaine addict, could take no more. And so, after enduring eight days in the Austr...

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    Next week on The West Wing...erm

    2003-05-07T10:00:56Z

    With its machinegun dialogue, crackling wit and political savvy, The West Wing has dominated American TV drama for ...

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    Kumars win top billing after US bidding war

    2003-05-07T09:55:09Z

    The American version of the spoof television chatshow The Kumars at Number 42 has been guaranteed a prime spot in t...

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    Turning on to takeovers

    2003-05-07T09:52:33Z

    Strong results have left Chrysalis poised to snap up rivals - if it isn't swallowed up first. ...

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    Sir Paul's anger as Channel 4 brands Heather a gold-digger

    2003-05-07T09:33:46Z

    Sir Paul McCartney was poised last night to launch legal action over a TV documentary which portrays his wife as a ...

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    Porn Baby

    2003-05-07T09:29:37Z

    A TV channel owned by porn baron Richard Desmond has been criticised for showing a baby in a mock lesbian sex scene...

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    BBC raises brow with West End's Chekhov

    2003-05-07T09:27:11Z

    Kristen Scott Thomas is to star in a television version of the critically acclaimed West End production of Chekhov'...

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    Sheffield festival board boosted

    2003-05-07T09:26:43Z

    RDF Media director of programmes Stephen Lambert, Wall to Wall chief executive Alex Graham and Discovery Networks commissioning editor for science and topical programmes Emma Read have joined the Sheffield International Documentary Festival's board of directors, writes Penny Hughes

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    MP seeks to ban food ads on children's TV

    2003-05-07T09:22:09Z

    Advertisements for food and drink should be banned from children's television in an attempt to prevent obesity and ...

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    Radio makes all the right sounds for Chrysalis

    2003-05-07T09:20:03Z

    A strong performance by its radio stations helped Chrysalis deliver its best ever interim pre-tax profits yesterday...