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    BBC REPORT HELD

    2001-05-11T00:00:00Z

    The much-delayed BBC Worldwide review is not expected to be published until well after the general election. According to a BBC spokeswoman, the annual report is now not expected until July.

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    BBC NEWS CHANGES

    2001-05-11T00:00:00Z

    BBC head of TV news Roger Mosey has completed his revamp of the news teams with the appointment of four assistant editors. Assistant editor of the Six O' Clock News Jawad

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    BBC boosts daytime choice

    2001-05-11T00:00:00Z

    BBC controller of daytime Jane Lush has bolstered the corporation's daytime output with a slate of commissions including the BBC's first daytime series from Hat Trick productions, writes Georgina Lipscomb.

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    BBC OPENS FEE BIDS

    2001-05-11T00:00:00Z

    The BBC has invited companies to bid for a contract for the administration, collection and enforcement of the TV licence fee. The fee had previously been collected by Envision - a

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    BBC WALES MUSIC CHIEF MOVES TO UK ROLE

    2001-05-11T00:00:00Z

    BC Wales head of music David Jackson is to take on the new role of overseeing BBC nations and regions TV music programmes. Jackson will work alongside new head of classical

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    BBC Experience to close doors

    2001-05-11T00:00:00Z

    The BBC is closing down loss-making visitor attraction BBC Experience at the end of July.The attraction, which costs£500,000 a year to run, is being axed following the discovery that a

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    In my view - Steven Barnett

    2001-05-11T00:00:00Z

    It's now time for the BBC to recognise and respect ITV's public service commitments.

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    Flextech/NHS venture put back to June

    2001-05-11T00:00:00Z

    The NHS and Flextech have shelved plans to launch a multimillion pound TV version of NHS Direct until after the general election, writes Simon Ellery.

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    BBC cuts back on pre-school programmes

    2001-05-11T00:00:00Z

    The BBC has admitted it is unlikely to buy more pre-school programmes in the next 18 months, owing to its heavy production schedule, writes Justin Hunt.

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    Frankfurter attack

    2001-05-11T00:00:00Z

    London Television Centre was the victim of a bomb scare last Friday (4 May) perpetrated by a man armed with a packet of sausages and a clock, writes Steve Aston. Hundreds

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    Artsworld to focus on Cannes and jazz festival

    2001-05-11T00:00:00Z

    Artsworld channel director Richard Melman has ordered two new series spotlighting the Cannes Film Festival and the Cheltenham Jazz Festival, writes Simon Ellery.

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    PEPPER APPOINTMENT

    2001-05-11T00:00:00Z

    Big Finish subsidiary, Pepper, has grown to the point where it requires a full-time managing director, according to Big Finish co-owner Andrew Christie. Telecine guru Vincent Narduzzo, who held the role

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    ANOTHER ROUND OF PUB LANDLORD ON SKY ONE

    2001-05-11T00:00:00Z

    Sky One has commissioned a second, shorter series of comedian Al Murray's vehicle, Time Gentlemen Please. Ordered by Sky One controller of original programmes Mark Freeland, the 15 x 30-minute series

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    ANIMATION - An industry that's dogged by caution

    2001-05-11T00:00:00Z

    The broadcasters' search for a home-bred The Simpsons is being thwarted by an aversion to taking risks, a lack of investment in grass-roots training and a dearth of financial incentives.

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    Discovery Networks Europe shows its animal instincts

    2001-05-11T00:00:00Z

    Discovery Networks Europe has created two promos in high definition for the Animal Planet channel, writes Barbara Marshall.

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    NEWS ANALYSIS - Ear to the ground

    2001-05-11T00:00:00Z

    Evolution rather than revolution lies at the heart of BBC Radio 2's mission to lure hipper listeners. But it still dances to the tune of the old, faithful brigade, and last week was named the UK's most popular radio station.

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    RATINGS ANALYSIS - Who will gain and lose from the EPG?

    2001-05-11T00:00:00Z

    Analogue terrestrial channels in Sky Digital households are facing a threat from the electronic programme guide which helps in the otherwise befuddling decision-making process of what to watch.

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    HYPNOSIS ALLIANCE

    2001-05-11T00:00:00Z

    New visual effects outfit Hypnosis has entered a co-production alliance with Hollywood's Shoestring Entertainment and plans to produce a feature film scheduled to shoot next year. Visual effects supervisor Simon Giles

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    RELIGION AIRS VIEWS

    2001-05-11T00:00:00Z

    Representatives of religious groups met broadcasting minister Janet Anderson last week to give their views on the government's communications white paper. The meeting, in which religious broadcasting issues were discussed, is

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    LISTENERS AND VIEWERS AIR THEIR VOICES

    2001-05-11T00:00:00Z

    The Voice of the Listeners and Viewers annual international conference will be held between 6 and 8 June at the Royal Society of Arts in London. Confirmed speakers include BBC director