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C4 doc to mark Boer War
Twenty Twenty Productions is working on a history of the Boer War for Channel 4, timed to coincide with the 100th anniversary of the conflict this autumn.The production team, under producer/director
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OVERNIGHT RATINGS - C4's Geri doc spices up its schedules
Molly Dineen's documentary on Geri Halliwell added spice to Channel 4's line-up last Wednesday (5 May), netting the channel almost one-fifth of viewers in the 21.00 slot, writes Alice Macandrew.
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C4 Kosovo season courts controversy
Channel 4 has commissioned a controversial season of programmes about the conflict in Kosovo that is likely to incense supporters of the Nato bombing campaign.Highlights from the week-long season, entitled Bloody
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Somethin' Else bags R3 jazz
BBC Radio 3 has recommissioned a 102 x 90-minute run of Jazz on 3 from independent Somethin' Else and ordered two new full-length plays from Catherine Bailey Productions, writes John Plunkett.
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Infynity has animated the title sequence for Alomo Productions' new medical sitcom, Cry Wolf. Animator Chris Fynes used Infynity 3D to create the Cry Wolf logo, which reflects the show's doctors'
Infynity has animated the title sequence for Alomo Productions' new medical sitcom, Cry Wolf. Animator Chris Fynes used Infynity 3D to create the Cry Wolf logo, which reflects the show's doctors'
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BROADCAST ASIA 2000 PICKS IBC AS CONSULTANT
The International Broadcasting Convention (IBC) will act as consultants to Far East show Broadcast Asia 2000. IBC has appointed Martin Salter, formally director of strategic marketing for Philips Digital Video Systems,
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Yentob 'as Dyke's No2'
BBC Broadcast director of television Alan Yentob has indicated he would be willing to serve as Greg Dyke's deputy if Dyke becomes director general, according to TV Centre insiders.But Yentob is
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BBC 2 AWASH WITH COLOUR AS LUSH TAKES THIRD SERIES
BBC head of daytime commissioning Jane Lush has ordered a third series of painting show Awash with Colour from indie Straight Forward Television.Artist Dermot Cavanagh will present the 20 x 30-minute
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M2 Design has created the title sequence for new Channel 4 series Bangkok Bound. Designed and directed by Chris Jennings and Nicky Thomson, the credits feature a pink neon sign shot
M2 Design has created the title sequence for new Channel 4 series Bangkok Bound. Designed and directed by Chris Jennings and Nicky Thomson, the credits feature a pink neon sign shot
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M2 TAKES STAKE IN ROCKERS FM
Soho facility M2 is taking a stake in Rockers FM, the consortium bidding for London's last remaining analogue FM licence. M2 managing director Bill Cullen said the company was looking at
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BBC out on top at 1999 Bafta TV Awards
The BBC again dominated the Bafta Television Awards on Sunday (9 May), scooping 21 of the 29 main programme and technical prizes, writes John Plunkett.
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KISS 100 SET FOR REVAMP
Emap Radio-owned London dance station Kiss 100 has announced a programming revamp including a new dance chart show and a 12 x 120-minute music and talk show hosted by Meg Matthews.
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Media 100 snaps up Terran Interactive
Media 100 has acquired US internet-video, DVD and audio compression specialist Terran Interactive for an undisclosed sum. It will operate as a wholly owned subsidiary of Media 100 from its California
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BBC 1 seen as less politically biased
BBC 1 continues to be regarded as the most politically biased television channel by viewers - but less so than at any time since the 1970s, according to a report by
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CHYRON POSTS NET LOSS OF£1.13M FOR FIRST QUARTER 1999
Chyron has announced a net loss of $1.85 million (£1.13 million) for its first quarter ending 31 March. This compares with a net profit of $34,000 (£20,760) in the same period
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OFF THE RECORD - Radio waves
OTR is assured that Paul Gambaccini's four-letter tirade at last week's Sony radio awards barely ruffled a feather among the collected grands fromages. An awards insider says only one person complained
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OFF THE RECORD - Pretty woman
Guests at the schmoozetastic premiere of Notting Hill in London's fashionable West End last week were at a loss to name the mystery man who was enthusiastically embraced by its star,
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OPINION - Now is the time to raise the standard
On a number of grounds the latest Television Industry Tracking Study, published by the British Film Institute later this month, makes depressing reading. Take, for example, the position of women. Generally,
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OFF THE RECORD - Missing person
OTR was delighted to be invited to Virgin Radio's sixth birthday bash at the Sound Republic in Leicester Square last week. In attendance were newly signed DJs Pete and Geoff, and
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TAKE THREE SIGNS UP MESSENGER
Melinda Messenger has signed to Take Three Management, which will handle all her TV, corporate and commercial activities. Messenger will be represented by Melanie Cantor, who formed Take Three with Sara