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LEADER - Making sure the show goes on
In the middle of a TV programming market, just about the only good thing about being in Cannes on the Cote d'Azur is the weather. Glorious October sunshine, as opposed to
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Granada plans idea rewards
Granada is drawing up plans to offer cash rewards to staff who develop successful programme formats in a bid to find its own global hit.The deal would mean staff who generated
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TX - Mission implausible
The premise behind Gatecrashers is that those 'in the know' try to convince those who are not 'in the know' that some outlandish hoax is true. That a musical is being
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INITIAL MUSIC VENTURE
Endemol Entertainment UK production arm Initial has signed a deal with the Association of Independent Music (Aim) to develop music programming together. Aim will contribute talent to the programmes as it
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INTERVIEW - Tricks of the trade
Roger Flynn faces the challenge of developing business opportunities at some of the BBC's key divisions while keeping customers and staff happy. Can he make a commercial breakthrough?
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NICKELODEON LINES UP SINGLE-PARENT SITCOM
Nickelodeon has bought a new live-action comedy series Raising Dad, which first aired on the Warner Brothers network in the US. The 13 x 30-minute show follows a single parent father
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MIPCOM PERSONALITY
MTV Networks chairman Tom Freston was named personality of year at Mipcom this week in recognition of 'outstanding leadership and creative contributions'.
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SKY TAKES SCI-FI MUTANTS PRIMETIME
Sky One has bought a 22 x 60-minute sci-fi series Mutant X for its primetime line-up from US producer Tribune Entertainment. Sky One deputy head of broadcast and production Kate Marsh
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TRADE TALK - Naked talent
Ben Adler's quirkiness and sense of fun make him the ideal candidate for his new role as deputy commissioning editor of daytime at Channel 4.
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Raft of orders for Wall to Wall
Wall to wall, the independent linked to a potential equity deal with Channel 4, has secured a number of new commissions including a C4 series fronted by comedian Lee Hurst, writes Leigh Holmwood.
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BBC to pilot broadband initiative in Hull
Corporation to invest millions in new interactive TV service on Kingston Communications DSL platform
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Breakfast DJ's axed for airing Taliban spoof song
Ian Skye and Peter Allen sacked from 106 Century FM show after playing 'insensitive' song downloaded from the internet
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Downturn in ad revenue hits News Corporation
BSkyB owner loses more than£70 million in advertising revenue after US terrorist attacks
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Soaps and European football score for ITV1
Fail-safe formula helps ITV1 to comfortable peak-time victory over BBC1 as new drama Babyfather fails to impress on BBC2
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Teamtalk buys Atlantic 252
Troubled dance music radio station expected to change focus after buyout by sports specialist
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BBC winds down disability and Afro-Caribbean units
Insiders at the DPU and ACPU say the two departments are being closed down 'by stealth' to avoid negative publicity
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Target sets its sights on animation arm
Distributor in discussions with indies to develop shows for new venture
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BBC appoints head of imagineering
Matt Locke joins department set up to combine programme-making and 'technologist talent'
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BBC and Arte join up
The BBC has agreed a two-year collaboration with French culture channel Arte to develop cultural, social, historical, political and artistic documentaries. The films will air on BBC channels including BBC 4
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BBC confirms fourth commercial division
Launch expected in January for new department combining creative services with broadcast and presentation