All Broadcast articles in 12 October 2001
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Government reveals plans for digital TV 'revolution'
Broadcasting minister Kim Howells and e-commerce minister Douglas Alexander publish 'Digital TV Action Plan' draft and begin search for 'Digital TV team leader'
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Millionaire? returns to form but not a lot choose Daniels
ITV1's flagship game show recovers from recent ratings disappointments while Paul Daniels documentary fails to inspire
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ITV 1's Bob and Rose shunted to late evening slot
Broadcaster shuffles schedules as ratings headache continues
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Southgate appointed BBC Resources MD
Chief executive of RTL's technical division and ex commercial director of ITV network charged with turning facilities arm into 'a profitable business'
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Raft of orders for Wall to Wall
Wall to wall, the independent linked to a potential equity deal with Channel 4, has secured a number of new commissions including a C4 series fronted by comedian Lee Hurst, writes Leigh Holmwood.
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TRADE TALK - Naked talent
Ben Adler's quirkiness and sense of fun make him the ideal candidate for his new role as deputy commissioning editor of daytime at Channel 4.
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SKY TAKES SCI-FI MUTANTS PRIMETIME
Sky One has bought a 22 x 60-minute sci-fi series Mutant X for its primetime line-up from US producer Tribune Entertainment. Sky One deputy head of broadcast and production Kate Marsh
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MIPCOM PERSONALITY
MTV Networks chairman Tom Freston was named personality of year at Mipcom this week in recognition of 'outstanding leadership and creative contributions'.
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NICKELODEON LINES UP SINGLE-PARENT SITCOM
Nickelodeon has bought a new live-action comedy series Raising Dad, which first aired on the Warner Brothers network in the US. The 13 x 30-minute show follows a single parent father
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INTERVIEW - Tricks of the trade
Roger Flynn faces the challenge of developing business opportunities at some of the BBC's key divisions while keeping customers and staff happy. Can he make a commercial breakthrough?
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INITIAL MUSIC VENTURE
Endemol Entertainment UK production arm Initial has signed a deal with the Association of Independent Music (Aim) to develop music programming together. Aim will contribute talent to the programmes as it
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TX - Mission implausible
The premise behind Gatecrashers is that those 'in the know' try to convince those who are not 'in the know' that some outlandish hoax is true. That a musical is being
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Granada plans idea rewards
Granada is drawing up plans to offer cash rewards to staff who develop successful programme formats in a bid to find its own global hit.The deal would mean staff who generated
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LEADER - Making sure the show goes on
In the middle of a TV programming market, just about the only good thing about being in Cannes on the Cote d'Azur is the weather. Glorious October sunshine, as opposed to
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IBIZA HOLIDAY REPS GET OWN SERIES
BSkyB is set to turn its bawdy summer feature film Is Harry on The Boat? (pictured) into a long-running series to air on its flagship channel Sky One, writes Simon Ellery.
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IBT SHIFTS FOCUS
Independent producer and lobby group International Broadcasting Trust (IBT) will stop making programmes to concentrate on working with broadcasters and other independents on social action TV projects following the departure of
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TECHNOLOGY & FACILITIES - HIVE REPLACES TEAM
The Hive has made three appointments and is planning two internal promotions to its DVD department. Senior designer David Earls, junior designer Faye Greenwood and quality controller Jackie Constandine have joined
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TECHNOLOGY & FACILITIES - EQUIPMENT ON SHOW
The 26th annual sound broadcast equipment show (SBES) will be held at Birmingham's NEC on 14-15 November 2001. Featuring two days of seminars as well as an exhibition of audio products,
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TECHNOLOGY & FACILITIES - STLD gives epilepsy warning
The Society of television lighting directors (STLD) is calling on broadcasters to take more responsibility for managing the risks of photosensitive epilepsy (PSE), writes Barbara Marshall.
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Elizabeth team revisits Escape
ITV controller of documentaries and features Dianne Nelmes has ordered a one-off exploration of the Great Escape from the team behind Channel 4's high-rating series Elizabeth.The 60-minute documentary drama, produced by