Features – Page 376
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FeaturesWatching the celebs get out
Reality show exits were accompanied by some welcome returns and reassuring rallies.
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FeaturesC4 proves life begins at 40
This week BBC2 had art, history and caravans attached to blimps in Top Gear; C4, meanwhile, declared that life begins at 60 and, as if to prove the point, began stripping The Queen on Sunday.
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The Broadcast InterviewOrion Ross, Disney Channels
Disney Channels’ vice-president of original series is aiming to treble European animation output over the next few years, and is looking for ideas for 14 pilots.
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FeaturesMark Murphy, etv media group
Mark Murphy, managing director of etv media group, on how the company will be speaking to indies in the new year to grow its international presence.
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The Broadcast InterviewAlan Clements, STV
Director of content Alan Clements tells Kate McMahon about his first year at STV, defends his decision to use opt-outs to fund home-grown content and reveals his plans for a US office.
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FeaturesOutside Broadcast in 2009
The economic downturn and Setanta’s demise should have been bad news for the OB sector in 2009, but long-term sports contracts are cause for optimism, writes Andy Stout.
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FeaturesWomen we love again
BBC4’s Women We Loved season continued to reap real rewards while ITV2 benefited from a woman that maybe we used to love. Oh and BBC3 got a clashing bonus.
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FeaturesNetwork TV has a epic week
BBC and ITV enjoy bumper figures in run-up to Christmas with Children In Need and I’m A Celebrity…
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FeaturesTrips to other dimensions
This week Channel 4, Five and BBC2 operated in different dimensions.
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Behind The ScenesCast Offs, Channel 4
Shooting an innovative drama series on a short timescale provided Eleven Film with the creative freedom to try out new ideas, says Joel Wilson.
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FeaturesCDN Awards: a celebration of diversity
Increasing the representation of ethnic and social minorities in the broadcasting industries remains a slow process, but the CDN Awards highlight rare success.
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FeaturesEnid rewrites BBC4 fortunes
Lashings of ginger beer all round as Enid topped the charts this week.
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The Broadcast InterviewAaqil Ahmed, BBC head of religion and ethics
The BBC head of religion tells Katherine Rushton why the row over his appointment is trivial, how class is more crucial than race and what he plans to do with Songs Of Praise.
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The Broadcast InterviewShane Allen, Channel 4
Channel 4’s new head of comedy is always seeking fresh ideas to pilot, but is concerned the current climate of caution will lead to lacklustre output across the board.
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FeaturesLisette Schlippe, 3DD
Lisette Schlippe, head of sales at 3DD Entertainment, on recent purchases, current wishes and the challenges ahead.
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FeaturesPeter Pas, Parthenon Entertainment
Peter Pas, commercial director at Parthenon Entertainment reveals his most recent acquisitions, what he is looking for and how the market has changed for distributors.
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FeaturesEVS Epsio offside line creator
A quick, graphical means of displaying the offside line in live football production.
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FeaturesSorry, I've Got No Head titles
Titles and logos for the Bafta-nominated children’s sketch show.
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