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    BBC JUBILEE LINE-UP.

    2002-03-01T00:00:00Z

    The BBC has announced the line-up for the two special concerts it is producing at Buckingham Palace to mark the Queen's golden jubilee. Sir Elton John, Sir Paul McCartney and Pop

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    Buyers flock to BBC Showcase.

    2002-03-01T00:00:00Z

    The next generation of BBC entertainment formats sparked strong interest from international buyers at this week's BBC Showcase event, with record numbers of buyers turning up hoping to acquire the next

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    BBC consumer unit fills post.

    2002-03-01T00:00:00Z

    BBC consumer unit editor Lisa Ausden is taking on the role of acting creative director, consumer, following Mark Killick's decision to quit the corporation to edit Channel 4's new breakfast show, writes Georgina Lipscomb.

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    BBC PRIME SIGNS SWEDISH BROADBAND DEAL.

    2002-03-01T00:00:00Z

    The BBC's international entertainment channel BBC Prime has finalised an output arrangement with Swedish broadband operator B2 Bredband. The deal will see BBC programmes such as EastEnders, Parkinson, Top of the

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    Portillo to front BBC Wagner doc.

    2002-03-01T00:00:00Z

    Diverse has scooped a raft of commissions for the BBC, including an arts programme featuring the former government minister and Conservative leadership candidate Michael Portillo.Art that Shook the World: Portillo on

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    THREE BBC NI COMMISSIONS FOR BRIAN WADDELL.

    2002-03-01T00:00:00Z

    BBC Northern Ireland head of programmes Tim Cooke has commissioned indie Brian Waddell Productions to produce three 60-minute single documentaries.The first focuses on the impending 40th anniversary of the Shorts Skyvan

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    Interview - TWI's top batsman

    2002-03-01T00:00:00Z

    Bill Sinrich is passionate about the potential for sports channels - and keeping a healthy, positive cashflow.

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    RATINGS - ITV stalwarts trounce BBC's Bafta coverage.

    2002-03-01T00:00:00Z

    The showbiz glamour of the British Academy Film Awards failed to lift the ratings this week, writes Jon Rogers.

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    Garnett goes back to roots in producing.

    2002-03-01T00:00:00Z

    World Productions chairman Tony Garnett is handing back his University of London professorship later this year after only two years in a bid to take a more hands-on approach to producing, writes Colin Robertson.

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    B+ YOUNG TALENT AWARDS.

    2002-03-01T00:00:00Z

    Broadcast's production supplement B+ has launched the B+ Young Talent Awards in association with BBC Resources. Nominations are being sought for each of the award categories. Producers, broadcasters and managers are

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    SONY AWARD NOMINEES.

    2002-03-01T00:00:00Z

    Nominations for the Sony Radio Awards will be announced by the Radio Academy on 18 March at London's Commonwealth Club. In its 20th year, the awards this year have led to

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    OFF THE RECORD - Award comes too late to funnyman.

    2002-03-01T00:00:00Z

    The Banff TV Festival will this year award its Sir Peter Ustinov/Comedy Network Award to none other than actor, writer and comedy omnipotent John Cleese at a gala do on 10

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    SEVENTH ART MAKES HISTORY FOR DISCOVERY.

    2002-03-01T00:00:00Z

    Seventh Art has been commissioned by Discovery Networks Europe to produce a 50-minute documentary entitled Why Did Rome Fall? exploring ideas about why the Roman Empire ended. Commissioned by Bettina Hatami,

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    Fans can download Archers.

    2002-03-01T00:00:00Z

    Internet-Savvy listeners to BBC Radio 4 flagship drama The Archers will not have to worry about missing an episode again from Monday (4 March) when the corporation launches an online repeats service, writes Georgina Lipscomb.

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    WHITEHOUSE MEMORIAL TO BE HELD IN APRIL.

    2002-03-01T00:00:00Z

    Mediawatch-uk has announced that a memorial service for its former president Mary Whitehouse, who died in November, will be held on 10 April at All's Souls Church, Langham Place, London at

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    ON DEMAND APPOINTS TECHNOLOGY DIRECTOR.

    2002-03-01T00:00:00Z

    Video-on-demand specialist On Demand Group has appointed Simon McGrath from content management company Lysis as director of technology. McGrath, an expert in intellectual property rights, has worked on content management services

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    BBC ANIMATION DAY.

    2002-03-01T00:00:00Z

    The BBC hopes to help push animation into the mainstream by holding an 'animation day' on Monday (4 March) for producers and commissioners. Featuring speakers such as Star Wars producer Gary

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    SKY ANGER AT OFT.

    2002-03-01T00:00:00Z

    BSkyB this week attacked the Office of Fair Trading for failing to make a quick decision over its planned programming deal with NTL (Broadcast, 8.9.00). The deal, which would provide NTL

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    NEWS ANALYSIS - Professional foul.

    2002-03-01T00:00:00Z

    The BBC is guilty of abusing its own terms of trade when dealing with independent production companies, says producers' alliance Pact, but is there a way for the BBC to satisfy both its own needs and those of indies?

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    Ali G: From Staines to NYC.

    2002-03-01T00:00:00Z

    Ali G, scourge of the politically correct, is set to become a major feature of one the most conservative TV markets in the world after inking a deal with US network HBO, writes Penny Hughes.