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    Granada dissolves film arm into drama division

    2002-09-19T11:07:10Z

    Granada has dramatically scaled back its film division just a fortnight after claiming it was committed to big-screen productions, writes Steve Aston

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    Framestore CFC wins at Emmys

    2002-09-19T11:05:00Z

    Framestore CFC added two Emmys to its collection at the weekend for its work on ground-breaking programmes Dinotopia and Walking with Beasts, writes Barbara Marshall

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    A new Discovery to hit TV screens

    2002-09-19T11:02:15Z

    The Discovery Channel is preparing to reposition itself in the crowded factual entertainment market by launching a raft of personality and presenter-led programmes, writes Paul Revoir

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    Brum indie expands

    2002-09-19T10:59:57Z

    Birmingham-based indie Mykindofshow.com has appointed a new head of development and opened an office in London as part of an ambitious expansion plan, writes Penny Hughes

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    Disney chief urges kids review

    2002-09-19T10:57:53Z

    The Disney Channel is calling on the government to launch a review into the BBC's two children's channels, CBBC and Cbeebies, claiming they should be made subject to the same levels of regulation as BBC 3, writes Paul Revoir

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    C4 mollified by BBC 3 conditions

    2002-09-19T10:56:57Z

    Channel 4 has made an about-turn by welcoming the government's go-ahead for BBC 3 despite the channel being a potential rival for its own digital youth offering E4, writes Penny Hughes

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    Auntie gets personal

    2002-09-19T10:11:50Z

    As its hefty investment in new media continues, the BBC wants to unite the nation online, whatever it's rivals say....

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    Racing on as BBC names date

    2002-09-19T10:11:26Z

    The BBC announced yesterday that the long-delayed Panorama investigation into the racing industry will be broadcast...

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    Talent show host sets up record company

    2002-09-19T10:11:01Z

    Richard Park, the former Capital Radio executive, is setting up his own record company in conjunction with Universa...

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    Sopranos hits new high note as TV ratings soar

    2002-09-19T10:10:41Z

    It was just the sort of hit to bring a smile to the crumpled face of a Mafia boss. The new series of the Sopranos,...

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    A cheery GD from your DG

    2002-09-19T10:10:16Z

    Job-swapping plans at the BBC could see some of its leading figures take on interesting new roles. ...

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    Vivendi secures 3bn Eu. Bank deal

    2002-09-19T10:09:51Z

    Vivendi Universal, the world's second largest media group, edged away from an embarrassing fire-sale of assets yest...

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    Chrysalis thrives on healthy Heart

    2002-09-19T10:09:15Z

    Shares in Chrysalis surged yesterday after the music and television group revealed that its Galaxy and Heart radio ...

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    US deal nets£10m for I'm a Celebrity

    2002-09-19T10:08:52Z

    An American television network has bought the rights to ...

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    Parson's makes the case for radical change at AOL

    2002-09-19T10:08:12Z

    The board of AOL Time Warner, the world's largest media company will be briefed today on plans to toll-out a new bu...

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    BBC accused of 'dumbing down' political coverage

    2002-09-19T10:07:42Z

    The BBC is heading for a showdown with MPs this autumn after a meeting of the corporation's governors today to disc...

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    TV Ross ready to return to Enders

    2002-09-19T10:05:35Z

    Ex-Albert Square hardman Ross Kemp yesterday revealed he is not ruling out a return to EastEnders. ...

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    15-to-none

    2002-09-19T10:03:38Z

    Axe for C4 quiz show. ...

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    Parky's right...our TV really is rubbish

    2002-09-19T10:02:17Z

    Big Brother, Celebrity Big Brother, I'm a Celebrity - Get Me Out of Here! Survivor. More Big Brother. Popstars, Pop...

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    US snaps up 'I'm a Celebrity'

    2002-09-19T09:59:46Z

    American television chiefs have snapped up the rights to ITV's hit reality show, I'm a Celebrity...Get Me Out of He...