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TRADE TALK - TWI's big guy
Having steered TWI into factual programming with the acclaimed ... In Colour strand, there'll be no stopping larger-than-life Alastair Waddington.
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Bernard: self-regulation key
GWR chief executive Ralph Bernard this week called for greater self-regulation in the radio industry as he launched the group's first listeners' scrutiny panel, writes Leigh Holmwood.
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New era of regulation begins
The commercial broadcasters found themselves on new ground this week as they published their first programme policy statements. They are the broadcasters' own work and look ahead to the day when
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ITV boss says Labour is failing public over BBC
The Government is failing the electorate by insisting that the BBC remain outside the control of a new single communications regulator, Ofcom, according to ITV director of channels David Liddiment, writes Lucy Rouse.
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Mackie heads BBC serials
The BBC has revamped its drama department and appointed executive producer Laura Mackie as head of serials, writes Leigh Holmwood.
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BBC TO TAKE RISKS
The BBC must be allowed to take risks, or it is in danger of becoming irrelevant, director general Greg Dyke has said. Speaking at the Institute of Directors annual convention on
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Welsh dig ups gripes to BBC
BBC director general Greg Dyke has blamed Anne Robinson's anti-Welsh tirade for a major increase in complaints made to the broadcaster in the first quarter of 2001, writes Steve Aston.
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WHITE QUITS BAFTA
Director of Bafta Cymru Gethin White is leaving for the newly created post of media development manager at the University of Wales. White takes up the post this week after a
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ITV backs Pilger documentary
Award-winning investigative journalist John Pilger is to present a special documentary on the effects of globalisation for ITV, writes Leigh Holmwood.
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CNN to offer public an online archive
CNN this week unveiled details of its much-anticipated digital asset management (DAM) system, which is set to include a searchable online archive available to the public.The system, created by IBM and
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MULTIPLEX APPLICATIONS
Two applications have been received by the Radio Authority for the local digital multiplex for Ayr in Scotland. Score Digital, a wholly owned subsidiary of Scottish Radio Holdings, plans seven commercial
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HAY APPEALS TO BLAIR
Voice of the Listener & Viewer chairman Jocelyn Hay has written to prime minister Tony Blair to express concern about the possible abolition of the Department for Culture, Media & Sport
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Network Primetime beckons for Ant & Dec
SM:TV Live presenters Ant and Dec are to front a Saturday primetime ITV show next month, writes Leigh Holmwood. Slap Bang, which kicks off on 12 May, has been likened to
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NEWS ANALYSIS - Stars in their eyes
In a increasingly ratings-driven world, how much is the UK television industry's highest mark of approval worth and how much does an award increase the standing of a production company or broadcaster?
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RATINGS ANALYSIS - Laddish return is no foolproof plan
As competition for share increases with the launch of niche channels such as E4, Sky has reverted to tits and bums to boost ratings. But with a raft of laddish rivals to contend with, it still hasn't regained ground.
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LUCAS GOES ALL DIGITAL
Director George Lucas has killed any doubts the industry may have held about his commitment to end-to-end digital production by declaring that he will never again shoot a movie on 35mm
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EastEnders wounds all comers with Phil expose
Rarely has there been a more potent combination than soaps and soccer and BBC 1 loves it. When EastEnders revealed who shot Phil, 20.05 million wanted to know. And 8.47 million
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FREE TO AIR - Looking at the white dot
It would be wrong to let 'Turn Off Your TV Week' pass without suitable comment, as this annual plea vies with 'No Smoking Day' for the 'most routinely ignored made-up event'
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ASTRA REVEALS PROFIT LEAP AT AGM
Satellite operator Astra has reported a 22.9 per cent jump in profits to EUR516.6m (£323m) for the year ending December 2000. Broadband revenues rose 350 per cent, helping to push group
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Ad man heads revamped DNE
Discovery Networks Europe (DNE) has completed its overhaul, poaching advertising veteran David Abraham as general manager and promoting Animal Planet director of programmes Sonia Flanagan to head the outfit's digital channels.A