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    BBC shows faith in religion

    2001-07-20T00:00:00Z

    Grandiose dramas with a religious streak such as BBC classic Shadowlands (above) could make a com eback after the BBC's new head of religion and ethics said he favoured a return of the genre, writes Leigh Holmwood.

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    TRAWL FOR BBC CHAIR

    2001-07-20T00:00:00Z

    Consultants have begun to assess applications for the BBC chairmanship, as further candidates for the post emerge. Former Channel 4 chief executive Michael Grade has applied for the job, which becomes

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    Delay hits launch of BBC services

    2001-07-20T00:00:00Z

    The launch of the BBC's new regional TV service for south-east England has been delayed after problems with its new technology and staff training, writes Leigh Holmwood.

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    BBC SIGNS TRAVEL DEAL

    2001-07-20T00:00:00Z

    The BBC has signed a deal with the US-based Travel Channel to make a 10 x 60-minutes series. The agreement was sealed by the BBC Sales Company, a joint-venture between BBC

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    BBC to update stations

    2001-07-20T00:00:00Z

    The BBC is to pump a 'considerable' amount of investment into modernising its radio equipment after several of its stations were blighted by technical problems, writes Leigh Holmwood.

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    BBC plans radio unit in north

    2001-07-20T00:00:00Z

    THE BBC is set to strengthen its radio presence in the north of England by setting up a dedicated factual production unit in Manchester, backed by an extra£600,000 of investment, writes Georgina Lipscomb.

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    BBC must not be shy of scrutiny

    2001-07-20T00:00:00Z

    It's time Broadcast spelt out its views on the BBC under director general Greg Dyke. As a magazine, we recognise the corporation is a national gem that must be supported at

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    Wimbledon socks morale into BBC comeback camp

    2001-07-20T00:00:00Z

    Never mind the 'Big Brother effect'. Just take a look at the Wimbledon effect. Just a week ago, BBC 2's primetime share had sunk to 7.7 per cent.But during the first

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    OFF THE RECORD - Bathtime for Dyke

    2001-07-20T00:00:00Z

    You've got to pity the man. At the Radio Festival last week Dyke admitted that after being at the BBC for 18 months, he's only just discovered he has his own

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    FESTIVAL AWARDS FELLOWSHIPS TO HIGH FLIERS

    2001-07-20T00:00:00Z

    BBC Music Live head and outgoing Radio Academy chairman Bill Morris and Capital Radio chief executive David Mansfield were awarded Radio Academy fellowships at the Radio Festival last week. The BT

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    Avid takes on two in management rejig

    2001-07-20T00:00:00Z

    Avid Technology Europe has made two further management appointments following recent changes to its sales and marketing department, writes Barbara Marshall.

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    BBC asset management system gets underway

    2001-07-20T00:00:00Z

    The BBC will launch its first digital asset management system next month - an online BBC trails service that will enable the corporation to distribute promotional material online around its networks, writes David Wood.

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    ARDENT TO AVOID ROYALS

    2001-07-20T00:00:00Z

    Ardent Productions, whose managing director is Prince Edward, will not be making royal programmes in future that will 'inflame the situation unnecessarily', according to company chairman Malcolm Cockren. His comments come

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    CARLTON APPOINTS ED

    2001-07-20T00:00:00Z

    Carlton Central has appointed Mike Blair as editor of its Nottingham newsroom. Blair is currently UK head of factual programmes for Australian producer and distributor Southern Star. Before that he was

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    VTR APPOINTS HUGHES

    2001-07-20T00:00:00Z

    VTR has appointed Servecast chief operating officer David Hughes to the role of chief operating officer for Clipstream, its online video asset management company. Hughes joined network operator Servecast 18 months

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    APPEAL FOR FUN RUN

    2001-07-20T00:00:00Z

    Tyrell is appealing to friends of its former managing director Nigel Scott to join him in a fun run on Sunday (22 July) at Battersea Park to raise money for the

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    UK anticipates Emmy success

    2001-07-20T00:00:00Z

    UK-based companies have scooped a good haul of nominations in this year's prestigious Emmy awards in the US, including six for Universal-owned Working Title Television.The producer picked up five nominations for

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    News Analysis - Hobson's choice

    2001-07-20T00:00:00Z

    What future can there be for producer choice, after BBC director general Greg Dyke blocked a£1m outside broadcast contract with an independent facilities company last week in order to give it to Resources?

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    IMAGO BOOSTS TEAM AHEAD OF EXPANSION

    2001-07-20T00:00:00Z

    Norwich-based indie Imago has created four production posts as it prepares to diversify into interactive projects. The company, the largest indie in the east of England, has signed a joint-venture deal

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    Granada adds to Greenhouse formats team

    2001-07-20T00:00:00Z

    Granada's new content division has expanded its Greenhouse formats team with the addition of two Granada staff, writes Steve Aston.