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Box offers bolster digital subscriptions
Sales of digital decoders increased more than four-fold in the week following the introduction of free box offers, according to set-top manufacturers (Broadcast, 28.5.99).Customer demand for both On Digital and BSkyB
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OFF THE RECORD - Hall plays a blinder
The Beeb was at pains to point out that it hadn't actually lost any football rights as a result of Talk Radio's deal with the Football Association last week. So much
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Czech show blacked out
The former head of Central European Media Enterprises (CME)-backed Czech channel TV Nova has raised the stakes in the row with his old employees by pulling one of its shows.Vladimir Zelezny,
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CNNI moves to 'big event' docs
CNN International (CNNI) is planning a shift in its documentary production strategy, to concentrate on 'big event' programmes, writes Hilary Curtis.
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Bectu mulls merger with rival union
Broadcasting union Bectu is considering a merger with the National Union of Journalists, writes Tim Dams.
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Mersey beat
As well as minding its Mersey TV shows, Jonathan Young has been asked to develop returning drama series for Channel 4. Alice Macandrew reports.
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Lulu in talks for BBC Saturday night vehicle
The BBC has confirmed that it is speaking to Lulu about hosting a primetime Saturday evening show. Negotiations are continuing, with details of the format expected next week if a deal
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BBC and Talk to share Super League radio rights
BBC Radio and Talk Radio will share coverage of the Super League rugby league matches in a new five-year deal announced on Monday (7 June). The BBC has also signed exclusive
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Hart Ryan raids BBC to boost factual production
Hart Ryan has poached two senior BBC programme-makers from documentaries and history and BBC science to expand the indie's factual production slate, writes David Wood.
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BBC DG News imminent
The BBC could announce the next director general as early as the end of this week, according to sources. At least one shortlisted candidate was interviewed last week and the rest
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ITEL poaches Mooty from BBC Worldwide
Itel has recruited BBC Worldwide head of finance and investment Frank Mooty as its finance director. Mooty will work closely with Itel chief executive Andrew Macbean and his deputy, Paul Sowerbutts,
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Bazal invades houses for BBC
Changing Rooms producer Bazal has been commissioned to make a new long-running daytime show for BBC 1, writes John Plunkett.
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WAR ZONE: SATURDAY NIGHT - Benchmark battle
Saturday nights have long been a major combat zone for the major broadcasters. Peter Fiddick examines the front line.
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Hewland bags late-night ITV commission
Hewland International has landed a new commission from ITV night-time for a late-night arts show. An expected 25 x 30-minute run of Young Gifted and Broke, starting in late July, will
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CE Digital awarded Manchester multiplex
The local digital radio multiplex in Manchester has been awarded to CE Digital, the joint digital venture between Capital Radio and Emap Radio, writes John Plunkett.
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Soho Images in first beta of Avid Symphony Universal
UK facilities group Soho Images has become the world's first beta site for Avid Symphony Universal, the 24-frame video post-production tool launched at NAB in April. Soho Group technical manager Andy
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BBC brings drama to kids for autumn
BBC Broadcast head of children's commissioning Roy Thompson has greenlit more than 50 hours of new drama for the autumn/winter season.The slate includes five new dramas, the department's first feature-length film,
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Automatic TV develops internet preview service
Covent Garden multimedia company Automatic Television has developed a new service enabling production companies, advertising agencies and other media outfits to distribute video stills and live-action previews over the internet. Mediazap
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Pearson forms consumer arm
Pearson Television has set up a new consumer arm, Pearson Television Enterprises, to exploit the off-air potential of its programmes and brands, writes John Plunkett.
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Classic FM appoints Henley as programme manager
Classic FM news manager Darren Henley has been appointed programme manager at the classical music station and will work alongside incumbent programme manager Jane Jones. Henley joined Classic FM as a