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Horrocks to head BBC current affairs
Panorama editor Peter Horrocks has been confirmed as BBC News head of current affairs following weeks of speculation that control of current affairs output is under review.Horrocks takes on a wider
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KOMODIKIS MOVES TO HEAD AETN INTERNATIONAL DIVISION
A&E Television Networks (AETN) has appointed Maria Komodikis to the new post of senior vice-president and general manager of its international division. Komokidis will report to AETN executive vice-president Whitney Goit
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Terrestrial TV watched via aerial in digi homes
The majority of terrestrial TV viewing in Sky Digital homes is not done through the digital set-top box, but through an ordinary aerial, according to ITV research based on Barb figures, writes Colin Robertson.
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The Aldis Animation Company is behind a new paint commercial commissioned by Ron Bareham Productions for Cenjans Grey Advertising. In the film, a chameleon jumps around a paint colours chart, changing
The Aldis Animation Company is behind a new paint commercial commissioned by Ron Bareham Productions for Cenjans Grey Advertising. In the film, a chameleon jumps around a paint colours chart, changing
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OFF THE RECORD - No ITC applause for clap ad
The ITC - no teeth but it can give you a nasty suck - has been doing some stern finger-waggling after a commercial for a sexually transmitted diseases clinic found its
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FUTURE TV HIRES CONTENT ACQUISITION DIRECTOR
Interactive outfit Future TV has hired Tim Ellis as director of content acquisition with a brief to acquire content for clients and build relationships with interactive TV content firms. Formerly working
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A team of composers at sound design specialist Adelphoi (above) has created the full score and title sequences for new BBC documentary series Phobias. Four composers worked on the project to
A team of composers at sound design specialist Adelphoi (above) has created the full score and title sequences for new BBC documentary series Phobias. Four composers worked on the project to
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SHIER BRINGS NEW EXECUTIVES ON BOARD AT OZ'S ABC
ABC managing director Jonathan Shier has named a number of the new executives following a restructure at the Australian broadcaster and the departure of a number of staff. They include Guy
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BROADCASTERS VIE FOR AARDMAN'S ANGRY KID
Broadcasters including Channel 4 are in talks with Aardman Animations about airing ground-breaking animation short Angry Kid (left). The 25 x 1-minute series has had 1 million hits since it was
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BSkyB in E4 partnership discussions
BSkyB is in secret negotiations with Channel 4 about becoming an equity partner in its planned entertainment channel E4, writes Ashley Davies.
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Radio indie Somethin' Else was lauded by the Radio Academy on Tuesday (4 July) night, with director Jez Nelson (right) picking up a fellowship while the company landed the technical innovation
Radio indie Somethin' Else was lauded by the Radio Academy on Tuesday (4 July) night, with director Jez Nelson (right) picking up a fellowship while the company landed the technical innovation
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C4 buys magic show
Channel 4 has commissioned independent Channel X to produce a third hour-long special with street trickster and comic Paul Zenon, plus a pilot for what is expected to be the station's first studio magic show for seven years, writes Simon Ellery.
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3DD SELLS PARTY IN THE PARK AROUND THE WORLD
3DD has pre-sold Capital FM's Party in the Park (right) to a number of markets. The music event will air live on Channel 4 in the UK and on M6 in
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NEWS 24 HEAD RETHINKS WEEKEND SCHEDULE
BBC News 24 head Rachel Attwell has revamped the 24-hour news channel's weekend schedule, unveiling five new 11-minute strands to be produced by BBC news. Political interview One to One, personal
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C4 EXTENDS ITN POWERHOUSE CONTRACT TO SUMMER 2001
Channel 4 head of news, current affairs and business David Lloyd has renewed ITN's contract to produce Powerhouse until summer 2001. The political discussion programme goes out live every Tuesday, Wednesday
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BBC 2 DOCUMENTARY SERIES TO INVESTIGATE GAMBLING
BBC 2 controller Jane Root has commissioned a 10 x 30-minute post-watershed series about gambling from BBC documentaries and history. Jackpot comprises 10 films by different directors, such as Alison Millar,
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WOGAN JNR JOINS SWITCH 2
Digital broadcasting network Switch 2 has appointed Mark Wogan, son of TV presenter Terry Wogan, as managing director of its new as-yet unnamed lifestyle channel. Wogan, a regular presenter on shows
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Gnu was commissioned by BBC News series editor Barbara Want to design and produce the titles for new six-part BBC 2 series Road to Riches. The camera follows a character dressed
Gnu was commissioned by BBC News series editor Barbara Want to design and produce the titles for new six-part BBC 2 series Road to Riches. The camera follows a character dressed
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Money finds extra£11m
The Money Channel claims that it has raised a further£11 million in funding this week, following news that the channel had lost more money than expected in its first year of operation, writes Simon Ellery.