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OFF THE RECORD - He's a jolly fellow
There must have been something very 'luvvie' in the water at Itel. We've had Andy Mac's acting; now we get Chris Fletcher's photography. Not to be outdone by Beano, Fletch has
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Sky readies pop music first
Sky One has lined up a new primetime pop music series and commissioned former Top of the Pops producer Ric Blaxill to make it, writes Simon Ellery.
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Parkinson gets the nod in Skinner showdown
It was a primetime win for BBC 1 on Monday. And Tuesday. And Thursday. In fact, this week every day except Wednesday and Sunday was a BBC 1 day. The dominance
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GLASSWORKS UPS STAFF
Digital effects specialist Glassworks has promoted two key staff as part of a restructure that will see the company expand into new areas of business. Sally Mattinson has been promoted to
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GOVERNORS RULE ON WAR
The BBC governors have given their full backing to the corporation's coverage of the war in Afghanistan, saying the BBC's independence and decision-making ability must be upheld in the face of
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Heggessey orders romance
BBC 1 controller Lorraine Heggessey has ordered a new romantic comedy series to be made by the original producer of ITV's hit Cold Feet, writes Leigh Holmwood.
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TX - Unsuspecting heroes
If a half-naked man turns up on your doorstep asking to borrow your phone, it's already a strange day. If you then bump into your favourite popstar out shopping and they
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TRADE TALK - Hidden talent
With Carlton's comedy department closing its doors, will controller of entertainment Mark Wells find non-scripted comedy a laughing matter?
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Industry hints at recovery
Clear Cut Pictures has recruited four staff following the completion of a£300m expansion programme, while other facilities are also expanding, writes Barbara Marshall.
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NDS NET INCOME STABLE
NDS has reported first quarter net income of£7.6m to 30 September, almost unchanged from the same period last year. However, this is on revenue of£60m, up 10 per cent
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OFF THE RECORD - Jet set for sale
Most people are keeping very, very schtum about what went on at last month's Granada management briefing (although one insider said it was 'profoundly depressing' to hear about the company's latest
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Street lands new producer
Granada has drafted in former Emmerdale producer Kieran Roberts in a bid to refresh flagship show Coronation Street, writes Georgina Lipscomb.
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LEAF SPEAKERS
The London Effects & Animation Festival will be held at Olympia from 13 to 15 November. Conference speakers include Oscar-winning animator and director Michael Dudok de Wit, Warner Brothers Studios animation
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WILD TRACKS REWARD
Wild Tracks Audio Studios has promoted studio manager Liz Evans to its board of directors. Evans joined the company as a receptionist in 1996 and has been studio manager for the
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SHINE AND WPP TIE UP
Elisabeth Murdoch's new indie Shine Entertainment is to launch a joint-venture company with the WPP advertising group to create tailored television programmes for companies and brands. The new firm, Shine:M, will
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BBC plays down job cuts
Corporation defends position and says it aims to re-deploy redundant staff
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BBC1 Wales to look at Lions Oz rugby tour
BBC 1 Wales is to screen a 60-minute warts-and-all documentary on the recent British Lions rugby tour of Australia.The Lions Raw, filmed by Rob Finighan for Aspect Productions, will focus
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BBC1 puts faith in Jonathan Ross
Open Mike Productions has been asked to produce a second series of its Jonathan Ross-fronted chat show before the first series has even aired, writes Simon ElleryCommissioned by BBC 1 controller
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Andy Pandy to return after 25-year absence
Having successfully revived kids' favourites Bill and Ben and Noddy, the BBC is set to bring back Andy Pandy.Animation house Cosgrove Hall has been commissioned to make the 26 x
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Fox to air 52-part spy series for girls
Fox Kids Europe has launched a new 52 x 30-minute animated adventure series Totally Spies as part of its new line-up of programming for girls.The series was bought by Fox