Company Spotlight - Southern comfort?

When the market for Aussie drama dried up, Southern Star started an aggressive UK acquisition plan to revive its fortunes. Now it is rumoured to be for sale, with Carlton in the frame as a buyer. Andy Fry considers the outfit's potential.

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