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Flextech/NHS venture put back to June
The NHS and Flextech have shelved plans to launch a multimillion pound TV version of NHS Direct until after the general election, writes Simon Ellery.
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BBC cuts back on pre-school programmes
The BBC has admitted it is unlikely to buy more pre-school programmes in the next 18 months, owing to its heavy production schedule, writes Justin Hunt.
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In my view - Steven Barnett
It's now time for the BBC to recognise and respect ITV's public service commitments.
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BBC proposes fourth commercial offshoot
The BBC is planning a fourth commercial arm which will be formed from BBC Creative Services, the department responsible for its on and off-air promotions.BBC Creative Services, part of the broadcast
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BSC director in move to BBC
The BBC has appointed Broadcasting Standards Commission (BSC) director Stephen Whittle as its new controller of editorial policy, writes Georgina Lipscomb.
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UK BUFFY FOR BBC
The BBC is understood to be considering a UK spin-off from hit US series Buffy the Vampire Slayer. The Fox-produced show, likely to air on BBC 2, would feature Sarah Michelle
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BBC REPORT HELD
The much-delayed BBC Worldwide review is not expected to be published until well after the general election. According to a BBC spokeswoman, the annual report is now not expected until July.
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BBC NEWS CHANGES
BBC head of TV news Roger Mosey has completed his revamp of the news teams with the appointment of four assistant editors. Assistant editor of the Six O' Clock News Jawad
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BBC boosts daytime choice
BBC controller of daytime Jane Lush has bolstered the corporation's daytime output with a slate of commissions including the BBC's first daytime series from Hat Trick productions, writes Georgina Lipscomb.
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BBC OPENS FEE BIDS
The BBC has invited companies to bid for a contract for the administration, collection and enforcement of the TV licence fee. The fee had previously been collected by Envision - a
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BBC WALES MUSIC CHIEF MOVES TO UK ROLE
BC Wales head of music David Jackson is to take on the new role of overseeing BBC nations and regions TV music programmes. Jackson will work alongside new head of classical
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BBC Experience to close doors
The BBC is closing down loss-making visitor attraction BBC Experience at the end of July.The attraction, which costs£500,000 a year to run, is being axed following the discovery that a
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Harsh reality behind cosy duo
Channel 4 has been at pains to point out that, contrary to the opinion of some independent producers, it hasn't lost the plot. It still schedules innovative programming but operates -
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CHARLTON FC BOSS JOINS FM RADIO BOARD
Charlton Athletic football club chairman Martin Simons has agreed to join the board of Fusion Group-owned Millennium FM. The addition means the board's new line-up, initiated after Fusion bought the station
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On the box - Popular sound of music
Wise Buddah md Stephen Mulholland found Walk On By topped the charts while The 100 Greatest TV Characters was top of the flops.
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Brand guru Nairn takes top NTL role
Cable giant NTL has appointed brand guru Martin Lambie-Nairn to the newly created post of creative director as part of a drive to refresh the company's image, writes Simon Ellery.
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Branding & design - Hallmark Channel replaces in-house team
The Hallmark Channel has appointed Bruce Dunlop & Associates to produce all on-air promotions, replacing the in-house team, writes Barbara Marshall.
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Brighter to develop celebrity projects
Brighter Pictures has signed a deal with celebrity entertainment portal PeopleNews.com to develop cross-platform celebrity entertainment formats, writes Georgina Lipscomb.
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ITV DIGITAL MAKES PPV DEAL WITH BUENA VISTA
ITV Digital has signed a new programming deal with Buena Vista International Television, for a raft of movies for its pay-per-view channel, On Request. The agreement gives On Request digital terrestrial
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Christian radio lobbying for licence change
London Christian station Premier Radio has launched a campaign against the government's 'discriminatory' licensing policy that bars it from automatically renewing its analogue licence, writes Leigh Holmwood.