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    Ideal World bags C4's Barker

    2002-03-11T13:58:00Z

    Channel 4's commissioning editor, independent film and video becomes indie's new head of factual

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    Granada called to account for Caprice blunder

    2002-03-11T10:46:00Z

    ITV company found in breach of the ITC programme code for broadcasting model's use of the c-word on This Morning

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    4 Learning moves to cut operating deficit

    2002-03-08T15:36:00Z

    Channel 4's education department headed by former BBC governor Heather Rabbatts looks for 'major partner' to take on sole sponsorship of all output

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    Brad Pitt helps E4 to ratings success

    2002-03-08T12:00:00Z

    Hollywood star's cameo appearance in Friends bags 1.4 million for digital entertainment channel

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    WALMSLEY RESIGNS.

    2002-03-08T00:00:00Z

    UBC Media has announced that non-executive director Nigel Walmsley is stepping down from his role with immediate effect. The former Carlton Communications deputy chief executive took on the post last September

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    Off The Record - Party politics.

    2002-03-08T00:00:00Z

    Ever wondered where your TV licence fee goes? Well, perhaps we should ask the Beeb exactly how much of it it's spent on launching digital channels.OTR is sure that under Gavyn

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    TRADE TALK - Office politician.

    2002-03-08T00:00:00Z

    Anil Gupta was a driving force behind seminal shows Goodness Gracious Me and The Office - can he inject fresh energy into French and Saunders?

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    IN MY VIEW - Mark Rowland.

    2002-03-08T00:00:00Z

    On how the BBC has little to lose and much to gain by allowing producers their rights.

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    KIDS SHOW STAND-OFF.

    2002-03-08T00:00:00Z

    ITV 1's kids show SM:TV scored its lowest rating since the departure of presenters Ant and Dec with just 1.2 million viewers for its show on Saturday (2 March). The figure,

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    PRINCE TO STAY INVOLVED.

    2002-03-08T00:00:00Z

    Ardent Productions joint managing director Prince Edward will continue overseeing programmes that have his name attached, despite his decision to step down from his managerial role at the company. He will

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    HALL'S NEW VENTURE.

    2002-03-08T00:00:00Z

    Former Hit Wildlife managing director Carl Hall is launching an independent factual production and distribution company, Parthenon Entertainment.He has signed a multi-year deal with Hit Entertainment to distribute its 280-hour library

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    SATELLITE LOBBY GROUP.

    2002-03-08T00:00:00Z

    Key executives of nine European satellite operators have met in Brussels to form a lobbying group to campaign for key issues such as removing regulatory barriers and promoting the role of

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    Off The Record - Greg showcases hidden talents.

    2002-03-08T00:00:00Z

    Programme buyers who gathered in Brighton for the annual BBC Showcase event were treated to more than they bargained for at last Monday night's dinner. Stifled giggles filled the Grand Hotel's

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    Game on for ITV and Littlewoods.

    2002-03-08T00:00:00Z

    ITV has entered into a strategic partnership with gaming company Littlewoods Leisure to provide interactive services across all its output, writes Steve Aston.

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    SPL FOOTIE SHORTLIST.

    2002-03-08T00:00:00Z

    TWI/Wark Clements and Granada Sport have made the second shortlist for the contract to run the Scottish Premier League's (SPL) planned new channel.The two candidates will submit their final presentations to

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    Pre-curling, footie was still the national game.

    2002-03-08T00:00:00Z

    While the rest of the world seems to be falling out of love with football, BBC 1 ploughs on with its blanket coverage of the FA Cup. Is it wise? As

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    FOX FOOTBALL FOR KIDS.

    2002-03-08T00:00:00Z

    Fox Kids Europe is to produce what it claims is the first globally broadcast kids football tournament. The new six-a-side tournament, which involves 40 teams from 20 countries, will be broadcast

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    JAZZ FM RESULTS.

    2002-03-08T00:00:00Z

    Jazz FM has announced its results for the six months ending December 2001. The group reported a 15 per cent increase in turnover to #4.53m. Radio income was also up 9

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    FARM UPS NON-LINEAR.

    2002-03-08T00:00:00Z

    The Farm group is doubling the size of non-linear facility The Shed with the addition of six rooms. Due to open at the beginning of April, the new rooms will include

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    Face-lift for news seminar.

    2002-03-08T00:00:00Z

    Annual television news conference News World is being overhauled, with the addition of new strands and a new Dublin venue, writes Leigh Holmwood.