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The Broadcast InterviewRichard Klein, BBC4
He’s been a postman, a bank clerk, a print journalist and spent a week partying with the Happy Mondays. Katherine Rushton talks to maverick BBC4 controller Richard Klein.
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Behind The ScenesBig Brother: The house of confrontation
A decade in, Big Brother’s success still depends on cutting-edge design and equipment, as well as running the broadcasts with military precision. Robin Parker reports from Elstree.
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FeaturesJury still out on The Bill’s switch to 9pm
Kate McMahon turns the spotlight on The Bill, which has moved to a 9pm slot after 25 years at 8pm, to see how it has fared against rivals
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FeaturesTalent attracts older viewers
The Hoff factor was in full force for ITV2 at the weekend, with the finale of America’s Got Talent drawing 911,000 viewers in a tough Friday 9pm slot.
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Behind The ScenesHow to Snare a Millionaire, C4
Single, penniless and wondering about swapping career for Cristal, film-maker Rebecca Arnold set out on a mission to catch a sugar daddy, on tape.
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The Broadcast InterviewDavid Glover, Channel 4
The science commissioning editor is out to prove C4’s scientific credentials by backing shows that educate, entertain and get - sometimes quite literally - under your skin.
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Behind The ScenesThe Cube, ITV1
ITV1 is pinning great hopes on The Cube, a hi-tech gameshow for Saturday nights. Robin Parker goes behind the scenes of Objective’s claustrophobic and competitive contest.
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FeaturesCorrie’s wedding reception
ITV1 celebrates a bumper audience for its soap wedding, but needs the X Factor for Saturday nights.
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FeaturesBB maintains ratings draw
It may be a long way off its glory day figures of old, but despite negative press coverage, Big Brother has proved that it has not run out of steam just yet, comfortably drawing audiences of 2 million every day of the week for C4.
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Hamlet VidScope-3D
A new version of the Hamlet software based suite of video and test tools, with additional facilities for stereoscopic 3D television.
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FeaturesSlingers and Weird and Wonderful Hotels
Technology firm Sleepy Dog, best known for PlayStation 2 game Buzz!, is marshalling social media to establish a ready-made fan base for its entry into the TV market.
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FeaturesWorld Freerun Championships titles
Opening titles, created by Sequence Post, showing real-life freerunning stunts in Trafalgar Square.
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FeaturesImpact of extending copyright
Q: I’ve read various things about how the current copyright protection is about to be extended. What is the law now, how might it change and how will it affect a business like mine which uses lots of archive video and music?
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Behind The ScenesThe story behind CBBC's OOglies
Nick Hopkin, co-creator of new CBBC show OOglies, explains how a chance encounter with a children’s toy spawned a major animation project.
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Digital joint venture advice
Q: We are hoping to form a joint venture with a digital agency to bring new media skillsets to our business. What advice can you give about setting up with the right company from a business point of view?
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Getting the most out of rights
Q: I’m interested in getting more revenues out of my hitherto underexploited library of programmes. What opportunities are there beyond the usual programme markets?
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Is high volume low cost best?
Q: Are producers better off focusing on developing high volume, low cost concepts for broadcasters during the downturn?
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FeaturesCrunch time for Welsh TV
Crimewatch and Casualty, a ‘drama village’ and the promise of more network commissions are positive moves for Wales. So why are the nation’s indies concerned, asks Michael Rosser.
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The Broadcast InterviewHarry Lansdown, BBC3
His channel may be down with the kids, but BBC3’s factual commissioner wants pitches on topics that span the generation gap beyond pregnant teens and flatmates.