All Broadcast articles in 21 November 2003 – Page 4
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Action Time quiz shows to middle east
Action Time has sold a number of quiz show formats to indies across Europe and the Middle East. Spain's Boca Boca picked up the rights to The Trapwhile Emite Productions will develop a series of 3Play. Medyapim will produce music quiz ...
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C4 shows US lady serial killer
Nick Broomfield's latest documentary follows the life of Aileen Wuornos, America's first female serial killer. The film premiered at the London Film Festival and is to be shown on Channel 4 next year. Both theatrical and broadcast versions were posted at Oasis Television. Rob Burchell did the grade and said ...
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S4C chooses Pro-bel
Welsh broadcaster S4C has placed an order with switcher and router manufacturer Pro-Bel for new presentation switchers. The system will be used for S4C's digital service, which goes out on both Freeview and Sky. In addition, S4C has bought a router which will be used on its analogue terrestrial service. ...
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Wise buddah wins radio 1 hip-hop order
Mark Goodier's indie, Wise Buddah, has won its first commission for BBC Radio 1 since it ceased production of the station's line-up of specialist music shows last year. R1 DJ Zane Lowe will front Caught by the Fuzz, looking at the career of British-born New ...
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NewsMeridian move to threaten 170 jobs
Granada is poised to axe up to 170 people at Meridian Television - half the franchise's staff - as part of a dramatic consolidation tied in with the broadcaster's move to new headquarters.
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NewsBBC chiefs look at making a move up north
The BBC is considering moving one of its national channels to Manchester in a bid to head off accusations that it is too London-centric.
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NewsMark Sharman makes sudden exit from Sky
Sky Networks deputy managing director Mark Sharman has suddenly quit after four years to return to programme-making.
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NewsChannel 4 Christmas line-up
Channel 4 is to air a live broadcast from Mars and three animated Oscar Wilde children's stories as part of its 2004 Christmas schedule.
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Capital builds clout with Choice FM deal
Capital Radio has struck a deal worth up to£14m to buy the remaining stake in Choice FM it does not own.
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FX aims for older men
FX, the new Fox entertainment channel set to launch in the UK on 12 January, has signed a licensing deal with Five for multichannel rights to its hit US import The Shield.
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September looks to Mancunian talent
Indie September Films is set to open an office in Manchester in a bid to expand its production business and exploit regional talent.
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Sky brings in horoscopes and themes
Sky One is developing a major daytime show - a daily interactive astrology series featuring celebrity stargazer Russell Grant.
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Adler and Good leave key Channel 4 posts
Channel 4 head of interactive TV Peter Good and editor, features Ben Adler have become the latest members of staff to leave the station.
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SMG launches legal bid to stop 'hijack'
SMG has launched a legal bid to stop Carlton and Granada 'hijacking' the ITV name for their merged company.
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Flextech faces legal fight with Christian group
Flextech will appear at the High Court this week to face a multimillion pound claim for damages from Christian broadcaster UK Network Sales (UKNS) after a carriage deal between the two broke down in the late 1990s.
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NewsCapital takes over Choice
Capital Radio has struck a deal worth£11.7m to acquire the remaining stake in Choice FM.
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NewsGranada Manchester ups sticks
Granada Television has hit back at claims that it is scaling down its Manchester operation after it was revealed that it is planning to move out of its historic Quay Street building into a warehouse on the same site.
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RatingsTake My Mother-in-Law appeals to just 4.9m
ITV1's twist on the successful RDF show Wife Swap, Take My Mother-in-Law, failed to interest the viewers with just 4.9 million (20.8%).
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NewsITV minnow SMG takes Carlton and Granada to court
ITV minority shareholder SMG yesterday took Carlton and Granada to court to stop them using the ITV name for their merged company.
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NewsGMG Radio goes Dutch
Jazz FM owner Guardian Media Group is to make its first push overseas by helping launch a new jazz station in Holland.