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Entering Millionaire's row
With formats such as Who Wants to be a Millionaire? proving to be a money-spinner for producers, the hunt for the next big idea shows no sign of slowing. But how
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Mounting a challenge
Canada's film and production market may me booming thanks to its reputation as a prolific co-producer, but the nation's industry faces an ongoing struggle to keep its identity from its separate
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The ABC of public service television
Jonathan Shier has thrown himself into getting more funding for the Australian Broadcasting Corporation. Most commentators agree it is desperately needed; the irony is they're not sure they agree with what
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A day in the life of a format developer..
By Séan Kirkegaard, head of Ignition entertainment and development group for FremantleMediaMonday morning - 08.30. I am multi-tasking (read: trying to do too many things at once). With varying degrees of
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C4 Raids Optomen for Adler
Indies head of development becomes C4's new deputy commissioner for daytime, factual
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Hodgson urges government action on idTVs
ITC chief says government should set target 'to get a digital set in every home'
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Elliot appeals for programme budgets
ITV controller of drama urges shareholders to keep commissioning spend growing 'and in touch with the BBC's increased spending'
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Jowell hints at BBC Ofcom backtrack
Culture secretary points to 'three areas' where relationship between the new regulator and the BBC board of governors needs to be addressed
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BARB to phase-in new system
Increased regional samples in London and Midlands expected to improve geographical representation
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Ellender to head Fremantle International Distribution
Universal Studios Television chief takes charge of former Pearson TV distribution network
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Channel 5 re-claims Young
Popular newsreader returns to former employer after only two years at ITV1
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BBC redefines plans for BBC3
Corporation to place more emphasis on social action and public service factual programming when it re-submits in next few months
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Nick UK gears up for BBC kids launch
Commercial broadcaster gains shareholder approval for increase in programming funds
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Fifteen million watching by 17.00 on Tuesday 11th
This week's data relates to the attacks on America - no need for a reminder that the networks went with live news from just after 14.00 on Tuesday 11th. At that
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BERGG TO ITV 1
Former ITV director of planning and strategy David Bergg has made a dramatic comeback as scheduler for ITV 1, writes Steve Aston. The move is part of a major reshuffle at
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RATINGS ANALYSIS - Multichannel TV homes shun BBC 1
With an increasing choice of digital channels, the BBC is holding its own in multichannel homes overall - but its flagship channel is slipping.
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Diva to front BBC 2 series
BBC controller of arts commissioning Roly Keating and controller of BBC 2 Jane Root have unveiled a raft of new programmes, including a series fronted by opera diva Lesley Garrett, writes Leigh Holmwood.
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BBC 3 plan redefined
The BBC is to place a far greater emphasis on social action and public service factual programming when it resubmits its proposals to the government for new digital youth channel BBC
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Channel 4 in talks to buy stakes in indies
Channel 4 is plotting to move away from its role as a dedicated programme commissioner with an ambitious plan to buy stakes in a number of independent production companies.C4, which was
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4 Learning cuts budgets and puts orders on hold
Channel 4 Learning is understood to be slashing its budget by up to 50 per cent the week after its managing director, Karen Brown, left the channel, writes Penny Hughes.