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OVERNIGHT RATINGS - Big Brother looms large over competition
As the Big Brother cameras zoomed in on the extrovert cast, so too did the public who remained intrigued by the voyeuristic show throughout its first week, writes Georgina Lipscomb.
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Third world deserves better
TV commissioners must encourage producers to make engaging films about the developing world, according to a new government report, writes Katy Elliott.
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OFF THE RECORD - Gender benders
Never accuse TV execs of expecting programme participants to do things they would never do (well, apart from Big Brother and a few hundred other programmes). A handful of people will
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Staff reshuffled at BBC radio & music
BBC radio and music has orchestrated a major staffing overhaul and axed two posts - BBC Radio 2 head of music policy, held by Geoff Mullin, and Gwen Hughes' role as
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Carragher is new BBC NI controller
BBC Northern Ireland head of broadcast Anna Carragher has been named as the new controller of the region, succeeding Pat Loughrey who became BBC director, nations and regions in May.Carragher -
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BBC WORLDWIDE LIBRARY SALES HEAD PROMOTED
BBC Worldwide library sales head Mark Fricker has been promoted to the new role of director, library sales reporting to BBC Worldwide director of international television Mike Phillips.
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Two buyers battle to own Zenith
Zenith Entertainment is thrashing out a deal that could see the indie being bought by GMG Endemol Entertainment or even United News & Media (UNM) within the next fortnight, writes Ashley Davies.
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Bad taste turns listeners off
Listener loyalty to radio stations is dwindling as the number of brands continues to grow, with audiences now more prepared than ever to switch over or off if they are offended, writes Georgina Lipscomb.
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Debate - Back to the drawing board
With the TV industry undergoing a period of 'unparalleled revolution', seven seasoned players discuss whether programme-making is still a creative art. Forum chaired by Broadcast editor Lucy Rouse and features editor Katy Elliott
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SCIENCE PRODUCER WINS GLAXO WELLCOME AWARD
Science specialist Pioneer Productions has won a best science programme award for Universe, its four-part Channel 4 series exploring the frontiers of astronomy and cosmology. Pioneer's Nigel Henbest collected the Glaxo
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OFF THE RECORD - Lookalikes - my arse
Marvel at the resemblance between these two hairy-faced telly stunnas, ITV-to-BBC kids programming chief Nigel Pickard (pictured here in No 73) and The Royle Family dad Jim Royle, played by Ricky
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Cosgrove establishes digital arm
Animation producer Cosgrove Hall Films is gearing up to become a major supplier of content for new media applications with a new digital division, writes Colin Robertson.
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EVANSKY TO MANAGE APTN'S TECHNOLOGY AND ASSETS
Nick Evansky is the new APTN director of technology and asset management. Responsible for recommending and implementing the creative use of new technologies, Evansky will manage the APTN technical departments and
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RADIO GROUPS FORM ANOTHER BAND FOR DIGITAL
Leading radio players Capital Radio, Chrysalis Radio, Jazz FM and Guardian Media Group Radio (GMGR) have joined forces to form MXR, a radio consortium that will bid for English and Welsh
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LONDON EFFECTS AND ANIMATION AWARDS AWAITS ENTRIES
The London Effects and Animation Festival (LEAF) is now accepting entries for its seventh annual computer-generated animation and special effects competition. The deadline for entries is 15 September and entry forms
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News Analysis - Netting mister average
From September On Digital will offer internet access via television sets. But it may have made a mistake in thinking subscribers will be happy with a reduced internet service.
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Enteraction TV has designed the on-air look, including logo, for new Sky interactive recruitment channel TV Jobshop. The package includes idents, title sequences, virtual sets and all ancillary elemen
Enteraction TV has designed the on-air look, including logo, for new Sky interactive recruitment channel TV Jobshop. The package includes idents, title sequences, virtual sets and all ancillary elements. The jigsaw
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ALIAS WAVEFRONT ANNOUNCES MANAGEMENT RESHUFFLE
Alias Wavefront has announced four key senior management changes. Doug Walker (right), previously vice-president of worldwide field operations and marketing, has been appointed president of the software company. Former president Warren
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EINSTEIN JOINS CHANNEL HEALTH FOR AIRTIME SALES
The Einstein Channel has agreed a deal with Channel Health to pool their air-time sales resources to increase revenue and market share. The channels intend to attract other new broadcasters to
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NEWS AGENCY WINS CONTRACT TO SUPPLY SKY NEWS
News agency APTN has won a three-year contract to supply its footage to Sky News, the first time the broadcaster has taken feeds from two agencies - Sky News also takes