All Broadcast articles in 16 April 1999
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OVERNIGHT RATINGS - BBC 1's Grand National leads the field
In a weekend of sport, sport and more sport, BBC 1's The Grand National was well ahead of the field in terms of viewing figures, writes Tim Dams.According to unofficial overnights,
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Parfitt defends R1's TV cross-promotion
BBC Radio 1 controller Andy Parfitt this week rejected accusations that cross-promotion with BBC TV was giving the network an unfair advantage over commercial radio rivals.Parfitt, speaking at the 1999 Music
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PULLAN LANDS VP ROLE FOR VH-1 AND MTV IN UK AND EIRE
David Pullan has been appointed vice-president, marketing and communications for VH-1 and MTV in the UK and Ireland. Reporting to Michiel Bakker, managing director MTV Networks UK, Pullan will develop marketing
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Geldof takes stake in start-up outfit 10 Alps
Bob Geldof is backing a new radio and television production venture, just weeks after selling his stake in Planet 24 to Carlton Communications for what is understood to be£5 million.Geldof
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SAGITTA CLAIMS RAID FIRST FOR SR-1201
Sagitta Performance Systems has launched what it is claiming is the first 100 per cent fibre Raid storage system for film, broadcast and post-production applications. Based on the Fibre Channel Arbitrated
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£272m deficit prompts inquiry into TV market
Media Secretary Chris Smith has launched an inquiry into the TV programming market, including the 25 per cent indie production quota aimed at improving the UK industry's£272 million balance of
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RADAMEC POSTS FALL IN PROFITS FOR 1998
UK manufacturer Radamec, whose Broadcast Systems subsidiary makes robotic controls for Virtual Studios and studio cameras, has unveiled a drop in pre-tax profits from£1.37 million to£454,000 for the year
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BBC CHILDREN'S PRODUCES CONCERT FOR 1999 PROMS
BBC Children's is to produce an open-air concert for kids to be performed by the Manchester Philharmonic as part of the 1999 Proms season. BBC Choice has commissioned a 60-minute programme
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MBC TO MAKE NEW MEDIA PROGRAMME FOR BBC 2
Mentorn Barraclough Carey (MBC) has been commissioned to make a new media show, The Viewing Room, for BBC 2. The 10 x 40-minute series will be hosted by Kaye Adams and
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HOME GROUND SECURES SECOND SERIES ON BBC 2
BBC 2 has commissioned a second 13-part series of Home Ground which showcases the best documentaries, current affairs and investigative reports from BBC national and regional broadcasting. Last year's series racked
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WRIGHT MOVES SLOT AT R2
BBC Radio 2 DJ Steve Wright is set to move from the weekend to the weekday slot currently hosted by Ed Stewart, who is leaving the station.Industry sources said Wright, who
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ITV2 SEALS CARRIAGE DEAL WITH CABLE LONDON
ITV2 and Cable London have announced a carriage deal making ITV2 available to Cable London's residential TV customers. From 1 June, ITV2, the general entertainment channel launched by the Network Centre
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PARK'S HIGGINS MOVIES AND HUNGER 2 ARE SNAPPED UP
Park Entertainment has completed sales for the TV rights of The Hunger 2 and Jack Higgins Television Movies. The Hunger 2, hosted by David Bowie who also stars in one episode,
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Hobbins Sides was engaged to design and produce titles and content graphics for new LWT series 2000 Years. Presented by Melvyn Bragg, the Sunday night series traces the history of Christianity
Hobbins Sides was engaged to design and produce titles and content graphics for new LWT series 2000 Years. Presented by Melvyn Bragg, the Sunday night series traces the history of Christianity
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Channel 5 has bought a new 65-part children's animation from Jim Henson Television to form part of its summer line-up for pre-school children, writes Alice Macandrew. The series of 30-minute episodes
Channel 5 has bought a new 65-part children's animation from Jim Henson Television to form part of its summer line-up for pre-school children, writes Alice Macandrew. The series of 30-minute episodes
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SMACK THE PONY RIDES AGAIN FOR CHANNEL 4
Channel 4 has commissioned a second series of all-girl sketch show Smack the Pony from TalkBack Productions. The series will start production at the end of August for transmission next spring.
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At It gets nod from Channel 4
Independent At It Productions has bagged a Channel 4 daytime commission for a new factual entertainment show presented by former Big Breakfast newsreader Peter Smith, writes Annie Dare.Each episode of the
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Clough takes on C4 history and religion
The freelance executive producer of BBC 1's Rough Justice, Elizabeth Clough, has joined Channel 4 on a short-term commissioning contract, writes Nicola Methven.Clough, who retains her freelance role at the BBC,
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S4C signs to joint development deal
Welsh public service broadcaster S4C has tied up a co-development deal with the French broadcaster La Cinquieme to produce documentary and children's programming.Under the terms of the deal, signed at Mip-TV
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WARBURG IN C5 TALKS
Venture capital group Warburg Pincus has been talking to its fellow Channel 5 shareholders and BSkyB about selling its stake in C5.The US company's 18 per cent share in the fledgling