All Broadcast articles in 05 October 2001
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MIPCOM 2001
Broadcast International presents an in depth guide to what's hot and what's not at this week's international programme market
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A stateside story
Pat Mitchell has experienced a bust 18 months. Since becoming head of US public broadcaster PBS, she has overhauled the schedule and opened up commissioning. Jane Marlow finds out what she
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A new spin for an old genre
As the factual genre fragments into different styles and sub-genres, finding innovative ways to investigate traditional themes incorporating human interest is important, but strong narrative remains the key across the board.
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A drama of epic proportion
As exports of British drama remain in the doldrums, UK distributors are having to offer products as diverse as feature-length epics to long-running series in a bid to attract foreign buyers.
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Consolidation takes hold in children's
Against a backdrop of dwindling advertising revenue, children's TV producers are increasingly forming international partnerships and looking towards innovative animated series to generate lucrative merchandising deals.Andy fry reportsThis year has
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Public private rivalries
France's private channels have scored a number of notable successes in the ratings with shows such as loft story. But as Françoise Meaux Saint Marc discovers, the public channels are planning
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Win, lose or draw
How can Europe's animation producers remain creative and competitive in the face of an over-saturated market and disinterested broadcasters? Adrian Pennington reportsWith more outlets for its product than ever before the
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Entering Millionaire's row
With formats such as Who Wants to be a Millionaire? proving to be a money-spinner for producers, the hunt for the next big idea shows no sign of slowing. But how
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Mounting a challenge
Canada's film and production market may me booming thanks to its reputation as a prolific co-producer, but the nation's industry faces an ongoing struggle to keep its identity from its separate
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A day in the life of a format developer..
By Séan Kirkegaard, head of Ignition entertainment and development group for FremantleMediaMonday morning - 08.30. I am multi-tasking (read: trying to do too many things at once). With varying degrees of
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The ABC of public service television
Jonathan Shier has thrown himself into getting more funding for the Australian Broadcasting Corporation. Most commentators agree it is desperately needed; the irony is they're not sure they agree with what
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Ellender to head Fremantle International Distribution
Universal Studios Television chief takes charge of former Pearson TV distribution network
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BARB to phase-in new system
Increased regional samples in London and Midlands expected to improve geographical representation
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Jowell hints at BBC Ofcom backtrack
Culture secretary points to 'three areas' where relationship between the new regulator and the BBC board of governors needs to be addressed
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Elliot appeals for programme budgets
ITV controller of drama urges shareholders to keep commissioning spend growing 'and in touch with the BBC's increased spending'
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Hodgson urges government action on idTVs
ITC chief says government should set target 'to get a digital set in every home'
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C4 Raids Optomen for Adler
Indies head of development becomes C4's new deputy commissioner for daytime, factual
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Channel 5 re-claims Young
Popular newsreader returns to former employer after only two years at ITV1
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BBC redefines plans for BBC3
Corporation to place more emphasis on social action and public service factual programming when it re-submits in next few months
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Nick UK gears up for BBC kids launch
Commercial broadcaster gains shareholder approval for increase in programming funds