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    UK distributors flock to Natpe

    2001-01-22T15:11:00Z

    Sixty-four British distributors are set to attend the 38th Natpe programming convention, which starts in Las Vegas today (Monday 22 January), writes Jane Marlow.BBC Worldwide Americas will be

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    BBC considers Blue Peter for grown-ups

    2001-01-22T14:56:00Z

    The BBC is in discussions with former Blue Peterpresenter Peter Purves about creating a version of the children's show aimed at the generation who watched Blue Peter when it was presented by Purves, John Noakes and Valerie Singleton.

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    BBC develops Jon Diamond cancer film

    2001-01-22T14:35:00Z

    BBC drama is developing a one-off film based on Times' journalist John Diamond's experience of cancer to air on BBC 2.Commissioned by BBC controller of innovation and factual

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    BBC plans vehicle for new signing Wright

    2001-01-22T13:55:00Z

    Former Arsenal star likely to front new chat series in his role as BBC entertainment mainstay

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    Elstein hits back at departure speculation

    2001-01-22T11:13:00Z

    Former C5 chief executive denies allegations that 'erotic drama' and low cost imports linked to his departure

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    Golden Oldies

    2001-01-22T10:56:00Z

    Christopher Lewis, executive producer of BBC's long running Antiques Roadshow explains how the show has grown from a rip off of Going for a Song to a national institution.

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    Craft Classic

    2001-01-22T10:49:00Z

    Christopher Lewis, executive producer of BBC's long running Antiques Roadshow explains how the show has grown from a rip off of Going for a Song to a national institution.

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    Portfolio: Deep Space One

    2001-01-22T10:36:00Z

    In Hollywood Sci-Fi movies such as Lost in Spaceand Armageddon, the galaxy can appear a very cold, lifeless and clinical world. Real life is different, says Skaramoosh online editor and

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    My Great Escape

    2001-01-22T10:23:00Z

    Director Lee Chambers, founder of Born Puddle films, explains how filming strangers having sex on the London Underground for a pop video nearly saw him caught with his pants down.The

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    Sky One claims early ground in battle with E4

    2001-01-19T17:54:00Z

    Channel 4 claims E4 launched 'with a bang' but unofficial overnights give new entertainment channel a 3.3% share

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    Sexy Beast

    2001-01-19T17:38:00Z

    Peter Keighron talks to The Computer Film Company's vfx supervisor Mark Nelmes about the effects on ad director Jonathan Glazer's debut feature Sexy Beast

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    Oftel brings forward local loop unbundling

    2001-01-19T14:53:00Z

    Telecoms regulator says BT musy start opening network for competitive DSL services 'by Easter'

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    Ofter brings forward local loop unbundling

    2001-01-19T14:14:00Z

    Telecoms regulator says BT musy start opening network for competitive DSL services 'by Easter'

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    TX - In tune with the 'yoof'.

    2001-01-19T00:00:00Z

    The phrase 'as if' might be used to express incredulity, but the truth is there are few surprises as far as the ethos of the newest drama series on the newest

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    UK STYLE WEBSITE.

    2001-01-19T00:00:00Z

    UKTV's leisure and lifestyle channel UK Style has commissioned web technology and design company Blueberry.Net to launch its first website.

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    IN MY VIEW - Samir Shah.

    2001-01-19T00:00:00Z

    On the cock-up that is the rival 22.00 news bulletins and why it means less competition.

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    OFF THE RECORD.

    2001-01-19T00:00:00Z

    Our Interpol contacts inform us that Sky's former Prince of Darkness, David Bergg, is hiding out in Argentina. A crate of Sunny Delight for the first reader to send in a

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    RATINGS - Reality TV is what we really, really watched.

    2001-01-19T00:00:00Z

    The combination of marketing hype, Lythgoe put-downs and teenage hysteria ensured Popstars a secure footing in the ratings charts, writes Jon Rogers.

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    SALMON'S RACE ROLE.

    2001-01-19T00:00:00Z

    BBC director of sport Peter Salmon has taken on the additional role of diversity 'champion' for race - a role currently filled by BBC director of news Tony Hall who is

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    SMITH TAKES QUESTIONS.

    2001-01-19T00:00:00Z

    Media secretary Chris Smith will be taking questions on the government's communications white paper at a Voice of the Listener & Viewer (VLV) seminar on 1 February. The event will be