All Broadcast articles in 02 November 2007 – Page 2
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NewsFremantle launches£28m talent fund
Fremantle Media has created a£28m (€40m) fund to invest in talent partnerships around the world and kicked it off with three UK deals.
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NewsMcGovern regrets Cracker return
Cracker creator Jimmy McGovern has admitted he was wrong to bring back the Robbie Coltrane drama last year because the lead character was too old.
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FeaturesThe shows that made C4’s select 10m club
Over the 25 years that Channel 4 has had a remit to make “distinctive” programmes it has produced some ratings giants.
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NewsTV Critics 31 October 2007
TV critics' verdict on programmes - including Peter Kosminsky’s drama Britz - broadcast on the 31 October 2007.
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NewsBBCW appoints finance chief
BBC Worldwide has appointed a new chief financial officer as it gears up to spend more than£400m on acquisitions and new ventures over the next five years.
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NewsTranter and Hunt lead race for BBC1 job
BBC drama boss Jane Tranter and Five director of programmes Jay Hunt have emerged as the leading names in the race to be BBC1 controller.
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FeaturesCommissioning focus: T4
C4 is looking for ways to keep the attention of youthful Saturday and Sunday viewers.
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Comment
How C4 survived 2007
Getting back on track, It’s been a tough year for Channel 4, but it’s survived its annus horribilis.
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NewsITN and C4 join fray to run Teachers TV
ITN and Channel 4 are likely to face a bidding war for the contract to operate education channel Teachers TV.
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NewsMorse founder Childs leaves Lewis
The founder of Inspector Morse, Ted Childs, has quit his role as executive producer of spin-off show Lewis.
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NewsChallenge goes back for more Miss World
Virgin Media TV-owned Challenge has renewed its deal for the exclusive UK rights to coverage of the Miss World final.
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FeaturesDocs’ reality check
Is there still a future for expensive, sensitive and slow-burning observational documentaries about real life?
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NewsIndies get help with research skills
Training body the Research Centre has picked 13 regional indies around the UK to join its researcher development programme.
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NewsVictoria’s secrets to be unveiled in drama
Channel 4 has ordered a drama- documentary exploring the life and loves of Queen Victoria.
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NewsMartin fronts Christmas food show
UKTV Food is set to team up with TV chef James Martin as he cooks up festive treats from the comfort of his own kitchen in a five-part Christmas special.
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NewsChoir of celebrities sings festive classics
ITV1 is to air a two-part seasonal entertainment special featuring a celebrity choir singing viewers’ favourite Christmas classics in aid of the Prince’s Trust.
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NewsAfrica Channel to get world music showcase
Music indie Phoenix Film & Television is to produce a weekly world music showcase for the Africa Channel in which celebrities including Johnny Depp, Brian Eno and Robert Plant will introduce live performances.