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    Evans to front last BB?

    2002-03-22T00:00:00Z

    In what could be a fitting end to its decade-long reign, the producers of Channel 4's Big Breakfast are holding talks with Chris Evans in a bid to lure him back to present the last ever show on Good Friday, writes Simon Ellery.

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    Barb blames platforms for data problems.

    2002-03-22T00:00:00Z

    Barb chief executive Caroline McDevitt will this week launch an attack on NTL, Flextech and ITV Digital, claiming their refusal to share information compounded the catalogue of problems experienced by the organisation, writes Jon Rogers.

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    Morss launches Banjax venture.

    2002-03-22T00:00:00Z

    Former Pepper's Ghost Productions (PGP) creative director Richard Morss has unveiled details of his new digital animation venture, Banjax, writes Barbara Marshall.

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    Ballot forces MTV to recognise union.

    2002-03-22T00:00:00Z

    Music broadcaster MTV Networks Europe has become the first broadcaster to be forced to recognise broadcast union Bectu under new employment regulations.In a ballot overseen by the Central Arbitration Committee, 74

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    DIGITAL CLASSICS CUTS BACK ONLINE SERVICE.

    2002-03-22T00:00:00Z

    Classical music broadcaster Digital Classics has scaled back its website with the loss of up to nine jobs. Digital Classics, which operates a TV service on Sky Digital, is closing its

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    BBC cleans up at RTS programme awards.

    2002-03-22T00:00:00Z

    The BBC dominated the Royal Television Society programme awards once again this year, taking 16 gongs in the event's 26 categories, writes Simon Ellery.

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    SWINDON/WEST WILTSHIRE LICENCE AWARDED.

    2002-03-22T00:00:00Z

    The Radio Authority has given the local digital multiplex licence for the Swindon/West Wiltshire area to Now Digital, a wholly owned subsidiary of GWR. Beating off competition from Emap, Now Digital

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    Top indie award goes to Red.

    2002-03-22T00:00:00Z

    Red Productions scored a hit at the 2002 Indie Awards last week, picking up both the best indie gong and the indie-vidual award as well as scooping a best drama prize, writes Simon Ellery.

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    Technology & Facilities - VP predicts tough year for Avid in Europe.

    2002-03-22T00:00:00Z

    Avid vice-president of European sales and operations Graham Sharp unveiled details of the company's European market strategy last week and warned that 2002 was going to be a 'tough year', writes Barbara Marshall.

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    IN MY VIEW - Tony Stoller, chief executive of the Radio Authority.

    2002-03-22T00:00:00Z

    On how the world of US radio regulation compares to its counterpart in the UK.

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    OFCOM GETS ASSENT.

    2002-03-22T00:00:00Z

    Parliament this week gave royal assent to the bill to establish Ofcom, the new communications regulatory body. Ofcom will be created when the new communications bill is passed next year and

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    Chrysalis Ent arm on lookout for new md.

    2002-03-22T00:00:00Z

    Chrysalis TV Group is on the lookout for a new managing director for its Chrysalis Entertainment division, following Elaine Bedell's decision to quit, writes Colin Robertson.

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    Technology & Facilities - Resources revamp boosts core areas.

    2002-03-22T00:00:00Z

    BBC Resources chief executive Mike Southgate has unveiled details of a restructure aimed at reducing overheads and improving customer service levels.Although Southgate oversaw the loss of 35 jobs from design department

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    CLASSIC FM APPOINTS LISTENERS PANEL.

    2002-03-22T00:00:00Z

    Classic FM has appointed five listeners from across the UK to become part of the station's consumer panel, ending a six-month search for suitable candidates. The panel, to be chaired by

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    Technology & Facilities - Discreet appointment.

    2002-03-22T00:00:00Z

    Discreet has taken on Robin Adams as territory manager, Soho, reporting to recently promoted regional manager Jeremy Lutterloch (Broadcast, 8.3.02). Adams joins from Avid Technology where he was UK reseller manager,

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    NEWS ANALYSIS - Buck stops here?

    2002-03-22T00:00:00Z

    Does media secretary Tessa Jowell's reluctance to make a decision over whether or not to approve BBC 3 make her department look like a rabbit caught in the headlights, or is there a deeper strategy at work at the DCMS?

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    FREE TO AIR - Scam to end all scams.

    2002-03-22T00:00:00Z

    It is, as Ron Manager would say, a compelling image. Spotty geeks poised, coiled spring-like, in front of a flickering screen. Those fascinating hacked details appearing as lines of code before

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    C5 KHAN REPORT.

    2002-03-22T00:00:00Z

    Jemima Khan, wife of former Pakistan cricket captain Imran Khan, is to make her TV presenting debut after being recruited by Channel 5 News to present two special reports from Bangladesh.

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    C5 makes key factual hire.

    2002-03-22T00:00:00Z

    RDF Media producer Liam Humphreys is leaving the indie to join Channel 5 as deputy controller of factual entertainment, writes Georgina Lipscomb.

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    NEW 5 LIVE FISHING SHOW.

    2002-03-22T00:00:00Z

    Nick Hancock is to present a new programme on BBC Radio 5 Live about fishing. Fish On Five, a 30-minute programme, will broadcast at 06.00 on Saturday mornings and will feature