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ITV DIGITAL FIGURES UP
ITV Digital has clocked up 138,000 subscribers to the ITV Sport Channel, with its total subscriber base jumping by 82,000 to more than 1.2 million, according to figures for the quarter
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ITC DISABILITY REPORT
The Independent Television Commission has urged broadcasters and producers to employ more people with disabilities and has called for an 'industry-wide discussion' on the cost of funding disabled workers. The call
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Elliott orders thrillers for ITV
ITV controller of drama Nick Elliott has ordered a trio of major dramas for next year's schedule, in spite of recent concerns over future budget levels.Monogram has received its first commission
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EMAP KRADIO LAUNCH
Emap Performance is planning to launch a new station called Kradio and will be applying for the new east Midlands regional radio licence in order to broadcast it. Kradio, which will
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INTERVIEW - Selling family values
With a hefty US backer and a history of making wholesome family programmes, Hallmark Channel has grown in share and ad revenue. But Jeff Henry knows the road ahead will be tough.
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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