All Broadcast articles in 16 March 2001 – Page 4

  • News

    BBC News reshuffles.

    2001-03-16T00:00:00Z

    BBC head of TV news Roger Mosey has announced a reshuffle of the news team following the appointment of BBC One O'Clock News editor Jay Hunt as editor of the Six O'Clock News, writes Georgina Lipscomb.

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    BBC DRAMA RECOVERS.

    2001-03-16T00:00:00Z

    BBC's Centre House which houses the drama department has been fully re-opened after the disruption caused by the bombing in Wood Lane on 4 March. Meanwhile, BBC Television Centre reception remains

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    BBC UNILEVER HIRING.

    2001-03-16T00:00:00Z

    The BBC is reported to have appointed Unilever foods marketer Andy Duncan as director of marketing and communications as a replace- ment for Matthew Bannister. Duncan is category director, spreads and

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    BBC drives interactive TV.

    2001-03-16T00:00:00Z

    BBC director of new media Ashley Highfield is driving forward his pan-BBC interactive TV plans, claiming the corporation will now only commission programmes that have an interactive or online element.Speaking at

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    BBC SCIENCE ORDERS LANDSCAPE SERIES.

    2001-03-16T00:00:00Z

    BBC Science has commissioned a new series fronted by Earth Story presenter Aubrey Manning, called Talking Landscapes. BBC 2 controller Jane Root has commissioned science specialist TV6 to make the 6

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    OFF THE RECORD - Dyke Towers - The occasional diary of a BBC Director General.

    2001-03-16T00:00:00Z

    SUNDAYAfter dealing with the immediate trauma, I naturally whacked off a witty email to Dickie Sambrook down at BBC News. 'I know you didn't like the turnstiles, mate, and fair enough

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    CARLTON STRIKE BALLOT.

    2001-03-16T00:00:00Z

    A union ballot over strike action at Carlton Central's Nottingham site went ahead as planned on Wednesday (14 March). The vote, which follows concerns over a pay offer made by the

  • News

    LWT backs reality TV.

    2001-03-16T00:00:00Z

    LWT HAS created a new head of reality TV role in recognition of the growing popularity of the genre and has promoted Natalka Znak to the post, writes Steve Aston.

  • News

    BALLYKISSANGEL AXED.

    2001-03-16T00:00:00Z

    BBC 1 controller Lorraine Heggessey has axed BBC Northern Ireland drama Ballykissangel. The final episode of the sixth series will broadcast next month. A BBC drama spokesman told Broadcast: 'It's been

  • News

    SISSONS WINS AWARD.

    2001-03-16T00:00:00Z

    BBC News has received a fillip in its battle for supremacy over rival ITN after Peter Sissons was named newscaster of the year at the Television & Radio Industries Club awards

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    AVID RESELLER TO SOHO.

    2001-03-16T00:00:00Z

    Avid reseller Altered Images has opened in Soho although it retains its head office in Isleworth. The new operation, in D'Arblay Street, will be fronted by sales manager David Dowling and

  • News

    Seventh Art to make Hidden History series.

    2001-03-16T00:00:00Z

    Brighton-based indie Seventh Art has clocked up a number of new commissions including a Hidden History series to air on Discovery Channels International (DCI) and the BBC, writes Georgina Lipscomb.

  • News

    BOARD APPOINTMENT.

    2001-03-16T00:00:00Z

    FrontierPost facility manager Beth Jefferyes has joined the board after seven years with the company. 'Having been with the company throughout its formative years, I'm looking forward to participating more in

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    LONDON LIVE ANNOUNCES NEW PRESENTERS.

    2001-03-16T00:00:00Z

    BBC London Live, the much criticised replacement for BBC Greater London Radio, has announced a new presenter line-up as it reaches its first birthday in order to give it a harder

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    BBC'S ANIMAL CAMERA.

    2001-03-16T00:00:00Z

    BBC's Natural History Unit (NHU) has unveiled its latest micro-camera natural history project - a 3 x 60-minute series in which animals become the cameramen, writes Georgina Lipscomb.

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    Anglia wins ITV double.

    2001-03-16T00:00:00Z

    ITV controller of documentaries and features Dianne Nelmes has commissioned Anglia Television to produce two sports-based documentaries for the network, writes Steve Aston.

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    NEWS ANALYSIS - Excess baggage?

    2001-03-16T00:00:00Z

    Players in the dog-eat-dog equipment hire market are facing tough times, as the fate of Gearhouse Group illustrates, but while competitive price squeezing is playing its part, poor management could also be to blame.

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    ANALYSIS - INDIE FINANCE - Big cat in the land of producer giants.

    2001-03-16T00:00:00Z

    With a strong comedy portfolio, a growing reputation in drama and now a Bafta-winning film to its name, Tiger Aspect Productions looks unstoppable - especially as it is planning to make a big noise in the US. Ashley Davies reports.

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    Alli applies for the last radio licence.

    2001-03-16T00:00:00Z

    Applications for the third and last London digital multiplex licence - one of the most hotly contested in the country - were submitted to the Radio Authority this week, writes Leigh Holmwood.

  • News

    Aldis MD to go freelance.

    2001-03-16T00:00:00Z

    Kim Aldis has quit the computer graphics and effects company he founded four years ago to pursue a freelance and consultancy career, writes Barbara Marshall.