All Broadcast articles in 08 August 2003 – Page 2

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    Five's future - less sex, more money

    2003-08-07T10:12:59Z

    Jane lighting, the new chief executive of Five, yesterday promised to increase the broadcaster's programme budget n...

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    Hollywood in screen battle with BBC

    2003-08-07T10:10:37Z

    Satellite switch imperils viewers' choice of movies. ...

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    Give up on Saturdays, TV channels told

    2003-08-07T10:08:36Z

    Broadcasters should abandon attempts to woo mass audiences and focus instead on carefully targeted shows if they wa...

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    BBC reinvents variety with Parkie special

    2003-08-07T09:26:22Z

    The variety show - the traditional home of old-school comics and jobbing magicians - is to be resurrected and refreshed by the BBC as part of a raft of big budget entertainment events, writes Leigh Holwmood

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    ITN poised to take over London news

    2003-08-07T09:19:37Z

    Unions are calling for urgent talks with ITV managers over the future of staff at London News Network (LNN) after it was revealed that ITN is in renewed talks to take over the running of the news operation.

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    I'll Chris ?n' tell

    2003-08-07T09:11:43Z

    Chris Evans promises to reveal all in book ...

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    Boss gives hint of a job with Channel 5

    2003-08-07T09:11:21Z

    Bosses at Channel 5 have offered John Leslie an olive branch which could open the way for his return to mainstream ...

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    Coming soon, Clark's diaries on TV

    2003-08-07T09:10:52Z

    The diaries of Alan Clark, foremost controversialist of his generation, revisionist, historian, philanderer and wit...

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    BBC plans cutting edge programmes for hair salons

    2003-08-07T09:10:30Z

    Small talk with hairdressers could be silenced when BBC programmes are beamed into 200 high-street salons using tou...

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    Indies' valuations to soar after Chrysalis deal

    2003-08-07T09:10:22Z

    The value of independent production companies has increased by up to 15% following the outcome of the programme supply review, City analysts predicted this week, writes Paul Revoir.

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    John Leslie in line for role as Channel 5 host

    2003-08-07T09:02:53Z

    John Leslie's television career may be resurrected by Channel 5, the station that first identified him as the man a...

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    Morrison's MBI still deal hungry

    2003-08-07T09:01:40Z

    The purchase of Chrysalis TV represents the first move in an acquisition strategy for the MBI Group consortium, headed by former Granada chief executive Steve Morrison, writes Paul Revoir

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    Jackson to head US Granada outfit

    2003-08-07T09:00:00Z

    Granada director of international production and entertainment Paul Jackson has added another string to his bow by taking over the ITV company's American venture, Granada Entertainment USA (GEUSA), writes Michael Rosser

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    Capital receives much-needed boost

    2003-08-07T09:00:00Z

    Capital Radio has reversed falling figures at its flagship London station during what was a period of mixed fortunes for its rivals.

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    BBC looks north for comic stars

    2003-08-07T09:00:00Z

    The BBC is launching a new comedy development unit in Manchester in a bid to discover the next Steve Coogan or Caroline Aherne, writes Leigh Holmwood

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    Hearne joins BBC London

    2003-08-07T09:00:00Z

    The woman who oversaw the launch of the BBC's English regional politics strand Inside Out has been appointed the new editor of BBC London News, writes Leigh Holmwood

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    R1 heads list of BBC Rajar woes

    2003-08-07T09:00:00Z

    The BBC has been deserted by over 1.6 million listeners across its national radio network over the past 12 months as the fragmentation of the industry continues to dilute audiences, writes Michael Rosser

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    HD suite for on sight

    2003-08-07T08:30:00Z

    Hire company On Sight is opening a£2m HD dubbing and duplication facility at its Soho office, On Sight Upstairs. The division will offer transfer to and from all formats and up/down and cross-conversion using Snell & Wilcox's Ukon HD platform. The facility uses a Pro-Bel Sirius router and offers standards ...

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    Men & Motors goes for military vehicles

    2003-08-07T08:30:00Z

    Men & Motors commissioning editor Lesley Johnson has ordered a trio of new shows for November. Military Vehicles, from Chilli Pepper Films, is a 12 x 30-minute series uncovering military treasures hidden away in barns and garages across the country. Produced by Clive Simmons it ...

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    Garland to pavement

    2003-08-07T08:30:00Z

    DVD outfit The Pavement has poached DVD and post-producer Kristy Garland from Stream Digital Media (part of Ascent Media). Garland has worked with several large clients while at Stream, including Entertainment Rights, Buena Vista and Universal and, according to Pavement director Kristen O'Sullivan, she 'understands the intricacies of post, so ...