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BBC plans radio unit in north
THE BBC is set to strengthen its radio presence in the north of England by setting up a dedicated factual production unit in Manchester, backed by an extra£600,000 of investment, writes Georgina Lipscomb.
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BBC must not be shy of scrutiny
It's time Broadcast spelt out its views on the BBC under director general Greg Dyke. As a magazine, we recognise the corporation is a national gem that must be supported at
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Wimbledon socks morale into BBC comeback camp
Never mind the 'Big Brother effect'. Just take a look at the Wimbledon effect. Just a week ago, BBC 2's primetime share had sunk to 7.7 per cent.But during the first
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Cartoon Network transfers boss
Turner Broadcasting Systems (TBS) Europe has promoted Cartoon Network head of interactive Stephen Johnston to the newly created role of Cartoon Network Europe general manager, writes Simon Ellery.
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On the box - Fun for boys and girls
Director of Tigress Productions Justine Kershaw finds girls discussing Sex Tips far more agreeable than boys who like Flowers.
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Minotaur sells Flash Boyfriend
Flextech Distribution arm Minotaur has sold its web and TV concept Flash Boyfriend to Canadian broadcaster YTV, writes Simon Ellery.
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BROTHER HIT ONLINE
The Big Brother website has clocked up more than 1 million visitors with users spending an average of more than 18 minutes on the site per session. The site offers two
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League hands PPV contract to BSkyB
Sky Sports has won the multimillion pound contract to produce 40 pay-per-view (PPV) matches per year for the Premier League, writes Simon Ellery.
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BURKE TO HEAD CME
Central European Media Enterprises (CME) has appointed Robert Burke as chief operating officer. His brief is to oversee the company's day to day operations in Romania, Slovenia, Slovakia and Ukraine. Before
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Knapp denies NTL will buy ITV Digital
NTL HAS quashed weekend reports that it made Carlton and Granada an offer to take control of beleaguered digital terrestrial service ITV Digital.The cable outfit, which carries debts of at least
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TELEWEST CABLE CHIEF EXECUTIVE TO LEAVE
Bob Fuller, chief executive of Telewest's cable division, is quitting the company next month to return to the mobile phone business. He is joining Hutchison Whampoa to spearhead its 3G business
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Oftel chief calls for competitive reform
Oftel director general David Edmonds this week expanded his vision for Ofcom, suggesting broadcasters should be allowed greater competitive freedom, writes Georgina Lipscomb.
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OFF THE RECORD - Ex-distributor's Grimm career
Ever wondered what happened to the acting career of one Andrew Macbean, erstwhile head of distributor Itel? Off the Record certainly has and is relieved to hear from his PR meisters
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PRESENTERS TOP CHART
Fifty-two per cent of music radio listeners tune in to hear the presenters rather than the music, writes Georgina Lipscomb. Research commissioned by the Radio Academy, the Radio Authority and the
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Wireless Group chooses ops director
The Wireless Group has named its operations director of local and regional stations Phil Seddon as the new head of digital development, writes Georgina Lipscomb.
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CHRYSALIS RENAMES VISUAL ENTERTAINMENT
Chrysalis Visual Entertainment has this week rebranded as Chrysalis TV Group. All executives at the group will continue in the same roles and none of the company's various production arms will
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Insurer refuses to pay TV claims
The world's largest insurer, American International Group (AIG), is refusing to pay out on a series of TV production claims, writes Dominic Prince.
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Ratings - Corrie pushes ITV close to its record share
ITV's dramatic story line in Coronation Street last Sunday helped the broadcaster to its third highest peaktime share this year, writes Jon Rogers.
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ITC UPHOLDS GRANADA SHOW COMPLAINTS
Two of Granada's most successful shows have been rapped by the Independent Television Commission. In its latest programme complaints report the regulator upheld 10 complaints against Coronation Street (left) after the
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In my view - Simon Shaps, managing director Granada Content
On the myth that creating TV hits is all about inspiration rather than painstaking design.