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Lion delves into work practices for BBC 2
Indie Lion Television has been commissioned by BBC 2 controller Jane Root to make an 8 x 30-minute series about work called Work Rules. The observational series will examine work hierarchies
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BSkyB buys majority stake in Open
HSBC and Matsushita relinquish holdings while BT reduces stake to 19.9 per cent
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UK is leader in broadband industry
A new survey says UK is the leading player in European broadband industry
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Carlton/United must sell Meridian
Byers clears Carlton/United merger, provided Meridian is sold, and says Granada can bid for either of its ITV rivals
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O'Brien leaves Capital Radio
Capital's head of programmes for adult brands quits after restructure
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Television Corp acquires Tour de France indie
The Television Corporation (TVC) has bought sports indie Venner TV (VTV), producer of Channel 4's coverage of the Tour de France. The award-winning indie was set up in March 1995 by
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Springer may present Miss World 50th anniversary film
Chat show host Jerry Springer is understood to be presenting the 50th anniversary of Miss World, filmed by GMG Endemol Entertainment production arm Initial for Zee TV on 30 November at
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Granada Broadband to build ITV2 website
Granada Media's new media division, Granada Broadband, formed just a month ago, has won a contract to build the new ITV2 website. Set to launch next week, the deal was brokered
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OFF THE RECORD -
Has anyone noticed the astonishing resemblance between the late Kenny Everett and Cuddly Clive (Lord) Hollick of United News & Media fame? While one conducted his affairs in the best possible
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OFF THE RECORD - Wipe out
If you read just one cautionary tale this summer, let it be this one (especially if you've felt snubbed by Juniper boss Samir Shah in the past few days). Now our
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SPRINGER AND MISS WORLD
Chat show host Jerry Springer is understood to be presenting the 50th anniversary of Miss World, filmed by GMG Endemol Entertainment production arm Initial for Zee TV on 30 November at
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Lion opens US office
Independent Lion TV has opened a permanent US base in Washington DC, in addition to its three production offices, following a raft of commissions, writes Tara Conlan.Staffing for the new office
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INTERVIEW - Wayne's world
Entertainment and features at BBC Manchester has been turned around since Wayne Garvie took over with a slate of youth-orientated programming which has given the once-ailing department an indie-style buzz.
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Super Hooper
'Wacky pioneer' Richard Hooper is poised to blow a breath of fresh air through the corridors of the Radio Authority, writes Georgina Lipscomb.
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VIRGIN RAIDS WIRELESS FOR NEW HEAD OF MUSIC
Virgin Radio has appointed James Curran as its head of music. He replaces Carl Watts who left the company in May. Curran, 36, was previously The Wireless Group head of music,
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NO LINK UP FOR LINK AS MERGER TALKS FOUNDER
Talks between licensing specialist Link and distributor Entertainment Rights about a possible merger have concluded without a deal. However, Link sources said negotiations with a number of 'strategic partners' are likely
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Hewland sells Wanted format to Fox TV
Hewland International has made its first format sale to the US by licensing its Channel 4 light entertainment show Wanted to Fox TV Network, writes Georgina Lipscomb.
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New role for FilmFour
FilmFour International is taking responsibility for selling its films to international broadcasters from Channel 4 International, writes Ashley Davies.Until now, FilmFour International has focused on theatrical sales but managers have decided
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YTTTV scoops raft of factual orders
Yorkshire Tyne Tees Television (YTTTV) is developing an After They Were Famous special for ITV as part of a raft of factual commissions in a film that looks at what has
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Interactive specialist expands with new recruits
Pittard Sullivan managing director John Holland has made two senior appointments to expand the London office of the US-based branding agency, which specialises in interactive TV, writes David Wood.