All Broadcast articles in 17 November 2000 – Page 4
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OFF THE RECORD - Big Brother godfather
In the same conversation - shortly after describing the phrase 'public service broadcasting' as 'a whore', Baz respectfully tipped his cap to Lord of the docu-soap Paul Watson's feelings about Big
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TELEWEST IN BID-UP TV DEAL
Auction channel bid-up.tv, the first offering from the sit-up.tv stable, has struck a carriage deal with Telewest. The channel launched last week on Sky Digital (Broadcast, 10.11.00).
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EBC fails in Olympic bid
BBC Resources has failed in its bid to become host broadcaster for the 2004 Olympic Games.The company led a consortium of European broadcasters that included Italian state broadcaster RAI and three
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ON NET TIES WITH BLUE SQUARE FOR ONLINE BETTING
On Digital internet service On Net is to run online betting alongside TV sports programmes under a deal with interactive betting outfit Blue Square. A 'picture in picture' facility will allow
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Bectu takes stand on Technology plan
Members of broadcasting union Bectu voted last week against the principle of the BBC creating a separate limited company for its technology activities, in a re-run of the ballot originally held
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BBC spotlights depression
The BBC has launched a series of programmes as part of a mental health and depression campaign called On the Edge, writes Georgina Lipscomb.The On the Edge season of programmes was
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BBC CONFIRMS OSMAN JOB
BBC controller of press and publicity Sally Osman has been confirmed as the corporation's new head of communications. She will report to the director of marketing and communications, a post held
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Tories slam Smith BBC 'interference'
Media secretary Chris Smith's interventionist approach to the scheduling of programmes on the BBC has come under fire from the opposition.The Conservatives have backed the BBC's criticism of the government over
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BBC in radio-on-demand discussions
BBC radio is planning to introduce radio-on-demand services, with discussions taking place at a senior BBC level, writes Georgina Lipscomb.BBC radio controllers are in discussions with senior BBC executives to introduce
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PATRICK MOORE FEATURES IN BBC KNOWLEDGE CAMPAIGN
BBC Creative Services developed the forthcoming BBC Knowledge campaign featuring Patrick Moore, Hanif Kureishi and Juliet Stevenson in their dream locations. Produced by Mark Waddington, the campaign presents factual programming as
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BBC World is key influence
BBC World has overtaken BBC World Service as a key source for foreign viewers to find out about the United Kingdom, according to research by the British Council, writes Georgina Lipscomb.The
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BLAKEWAY ASSOCIATES STARTS NEWBURY OPERATION
London-based indie Blakeway Associates is opening a new office in Newbury and has appointed Hamish Mykura to the company's board of directors. The new regional office will be headed by associate
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The Hive has created five new idents for the Flextech men's channel Bravo. The idents feature a logo treated 'roughly' as it bounces around the screen being stretched, squashed and exploded
The Hive has created five new idents for the Flextech men's channel Bravo. The idents feature a logo treated 'roughly' as it bounces around the screen being stretched, squashed and exploded
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Hobbins Sides is behind the opening titles and graphics for LWT's Smash! for ITV. Produced by Leo Burley, the six-part series looks at the British hit single using archive footage, interviews
Hobbins Sides is behind the opening titles and graphics for LWT's Smash! for ITV. Produced by Leo Burley, the six-part series looks at the British hit single using archive footage, interviews
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TALKSPORT APPOINTS DEPUTY PROGRAMME DIRECTOR
Talksport has promoted head of sport Mike Parry to the role of deputy programme director. He will report to new programme director Paul Chantler, but will also continue in his role
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... AND APPOINTS PERFORMANCE MD OF MUSIC AND EVENTS
Emap Performance has appointed MTV Networks Europe head of Eastern Europe, Israel and South Africa Malcolm McKenzie to the new role of managing director of music and events. McKenzie will report
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FOX KIDS EUROPE MAKES SENIOR ONLINE APPOINTMENTS
Fox Kids Europe has bolstered its 30-strong online division with five senior appointments under online and interactive managing director Natalie Hugh. The move is in line with FKE's strategy to build
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CAMBRIDGE ANIMATION UNVEILS NEW STRATEGY
Cambridge Animation Systems unveiled its new management and product strategy at Digital Media World this week. Since backer Nomura replaced the management team in July this year, the company has doubled
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NEWS ANALYSIS - Setting an example
As lethargy continues to dog digital take-up, Meg Carter asks whether the government should now step in and clarify the benefits, push sets and promote switchover to a confused, suspicious public.
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CARLTON AMERICA SELLS LAST DANCE AROUND THE GLOBE
Carlton America's new 120-minute TV movie The Last Dance has been sold to a number of territories around the world. They include Tele Munchen in Germany, Antena 3 in Spain, Eagle