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Lichtenstein joins Lawson
The widely anticipated downsizing of the BBC factual department began this week, as BBC creative director, general documentaries Olivia Lichtenstein quit the corporation to set up a new indie with cookery
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LEADER - Public service and TV's top jobs
The dog days of summer are truly over and although the 24/7 broadcasting industry never has a 'slow' period, the pace of activity this autumn is palpable.Interviews are underway for both
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HOT SHOT SHOOTS UP
BBC daytime scheduler George Dixon, one of this year's Broadcast hotshots, has been promoted to head of planning and scheduling for BBC 2. He takes over from Liam Keelan, who is
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VIRGIN SIGNS HOLMES
Virgin Radio has signed Sony award-winning comedian and broadcaster Jon Holmes to host a show on Friday, Saturday and Sundays from 22.00 to 02.00. The first Jon Holmes Show kicks off
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Super indies soar to a higher level
As the indie sector continues to segment into the big fish exploiting their rights and formats and the smaller fry which live from hand to mouth, Peter Keighron asks whether the arrival of the super indies can really upset the power of the broadcasters.
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TECH HEAD FOR ITV
ITV Digital chief technical officer Simon Dore has been named ITV chief technical officer with a widened brief that includes key technical areas across the main ITV network. He takes charge
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IT'S GRUB TIME
ITN-backed production company Visual Voodoo has produced a travel series for cable channel Bravo. Commissioned by Bravo channel editor Matt Paice, the 15 x 30-minute series Travel Sick airs in October
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UNITED TO MAKE QUIZ FOR NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC
The National Geographic Channel has commissioned a 25-part quiz show from United Productions. National Geo-Geniuses, hosted by BBC's House Detectives presenter Juliet Morris, will see contestants quizzed about the countries they
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Fulmar gains orders
Cardiff-based indie Fulmar has scooped commissions from Channel 4, Channel 5 and BBC Wales, writes Penny Hughes.
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FULCRUM WADDELL
Last week's story on Fulcrum Waddell Media (Fulcrum to launch indie with Waddell, page 3) should have stated the company would not operate in competition with its parent companies and would
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IN MY VIEW - Ray Fitzwalter
On the potential casualties Michael Jackson and Christopher Bland might leave in their wake.
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FINANCIAL TIMES TO MAKE FINANCE SITE FOR SKY
Sky News Online has agreed a content partnership with the Financial Times online outfit FT.com. Under the deal, 'Ftyourmoney' will create a tailored personal finance site for Sky News users, Sky
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TECHNOLOGY & FACILITIES - RED IN NEW MEDIA PUSH
Facilities house Red has appointed mad.co.uk sales director Tara Geraghty as new business development manager as part of its push to widen its customer base. In particular, Geraghty will promote Red's
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TECHNOLOGY & FACILITIES - MANAGER FOR PEPPER
Post-production facility Pepper is expanding and has taken on 4MC producer Bea Arnold as project manager. Arnold spent three years at 4MC and has also worked at Dubbs and Wildtrack. Pepper
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TECHNOLOGY & FACILITIES - QUANTEL EXPANDS IQ
Quantel has extended the line-up of its iQ workstation and will unveil a multi-resolution effects toolset - Qeffects - at IBC in Amsterdam this weekend. The new iQ line-up includes a
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TECHNOLOGY & FACILITIES - Ex-MoD media park site to rival London
A£50m media park, planned for a former secret military site in Wiltshire, aims to challenge London's dominance of the media business.Property investment group Hartham Park has leased the 42-acre Corsham
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ENGLAND RUGBY GLOBAL TV RIGHTS GO TO TWI
TWI has been appointed to handle the sale of international TV rugby rights after signing a six-year contract with England Rugby. The deal will cover all England matches at Twickenham, other
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EMMYS POSTPONED
The American primetime television Emmy Awards have been postponed following the terrorist attacks in New York and Washington. The ceremony, due to be attended on Sunday (16 September) by a number
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SOMETHIN' ELSE iTV MOVE
Somethin' Else has appointed former Tventures joint managing director Alex Wright as interactive TV specialist. Wright, who becomes managing director for the XY Network, the company's mobile internet arm, will work
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PROFIT DROP AT GUARDIAN MEDIA GROUP
The Guardian Media Group (GMG) last week announced its final results for the year ending April 2001 which revealed that operating profits have plunged from£47.4m to£29.4m with pre-tax profits