Features – Page 437
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FeaturesBBC's Smokehouse gives health twist to kids factual ent
There seems to be no limit to the number of twists that can be given to factual entertainment reality shows.
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FeaturesEUREKA!: Captain Mack
Fireback joint managing director John Bullivant on why boys needed a rocket-riding hero.
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FeaturesA brave new world for C4
Channel 4 has overhauled its attitude to the web with plans to pour millions into digital PSB projects. Now the online community is hoping for some bold decisions from the broadcaster.
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FeaturesChildren's: Animate innovate
Animation studios have survived the kids downturn - in some cases they are thriving. Michael Burns examines the globalisation of animation and the influence of digital platforms and new technology.
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FeaturesCommissioning Focus: CBeebies plays for the big time
The ‘fewer, bigger, better' policy applies at CBeebies as much as anywhere in the BBC, with£10m plus, 100-episode orders going out to indie producers.
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FeaturesOn location: iCarly
Exec producer Dan Schneider had to keep a close eye on the clock when making his latest kids series.
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FeaturesInterview: Justine Kershaw and Dan Chambers
After leaving his job as Five's director of programmes, Dan Chambers teamed up with former colleague Justine Kershaw to set up Blink Films. In their first interview since departing Five, the pair talk to Michael Rosser.
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FeaturesCruft's finale proves to be best in show for BBC2
Few TV events win higher ratings than a grand finale and this week BBC2 had a couple of refreshingly different finales on offer. Crufts 2008 was the channel's highest rated programme with 3.6 million/13% share on Sunday night at 7pm for the best in show. And the final University Challenge ...
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FeaturesContent Focus: BBC Green
This BBC website aims to clear up confusion about what it means to be green.
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FeaturesFive proves its animal magnetism
Factual output has proved to be a real ratings driver for Five - and after the success of Ice Road Truckers and Nature Shock, the channel wants more wildlife and adventure.
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FeaturesFormat Focus: Twinzz
In the latest incarnation of the talent show identical twins compete to form a new band.
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FeaturesEureka!: The Story Behind an Idea
Delia exec producer Julian Mercer explains the challenges of filming the perfectionist cook.
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FeaturesRegional focus: Northern Ireland
New initiatives to bring network commissions to Northern Ireland could finally help local indies fulfil their broadcasting potential.
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FeaturesIndie champion
David Wood asks Pact chief executive John McVay what the future holds for the slimmed-down producers' body after a challenging year.
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FeaturesBehind the news: The Window of Creative Competition
BBC Vision performed poorly in the first year of the WoCC as fiercely competitive indies took£100m more business. Now it is promising to fight back - but can it?
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FeaturesOn location: The No 1 Ladies' Detective Agency
Producer Timothy Bricknell brought a bestseller to TV - and fell in love with a nation in the process.
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FeaturesContent Focus: Omnisport.tv
A new multiplatform sports service condenses a huge amount of programming into daily bulletins for the global market.
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FeaturesCreative Review - Rock Rivals
Idents and titles created by Liquid TV for a new ITV drama about talent shows.
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FeaturesWorldwide post
As almost a fifth of post producers tell Broadcast they plan to outsource work abroad this year, Indian businesses are eyeing up Soho facilities to lure work back home.