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    BBC commits to docs with new post.

    2003-11-05T10:26:59Z

    The BBC is to appoint its first head of documentaries in order to give a further boost to the genre, writes Leigh Holmwood.

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    Bennett says BBC needs to engage more.

    2003-11-05T10:26:59Z

    BBC director of television Jana Bennett has said the BBC should engage more with outside organisations and move away from its 'land-grab' mentality, writes Leigh Holmwood.

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    LNN poised to unveil job cuts.

    2003-11-05T10:26:59Z

    London News Network (LNN) is poised to announce major cuts of between 30 and 75 jobs at its 105-strong newsroom as Carlton and Granada prepare to merge the regional service into ITN, writes Michael Rosser.

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    Rajar renews electronic trials.

    2003-11-05T10:26:59Z

    Radio ratings body Rajar has given the green light to a second phase of tests, which could eventually lead to its diary system being replaced by electronic devices, writes Michael Rosser.

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    ITV hiked indie hours in 2002, ITC reveals.

    2003-11-05T10:26:59Z

    The amount of programme hours supplied to ITV by independent producers in 2002 has risen by

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    BBC2 to revamp Correspondent.

    2003-11-05T10:26:59Z

    BBC2's flagship current affairs brand Correspondent is facing the axe as part of a review of the channel's coverage of foreign issues, writes Leigh Holmwood.

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    HODGSON IN PLEA FOR LESS OFCOM DUTIES.

    2003-11-05T10:27:00Z

    Patricia Hodgson, the chief executive of the Independent Television Commission, has called for fewer duties and

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    UNIONS REJECT GRANADA PAY OFFER.

    2003-11-05T10:27:00Z

    Broadcast unions Bectu, the National Union of Journalists and Amicus have unanimously rejected Granada's pay offer

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    DISNEY PLANS ENTERTAINMENT CHANNEL.

    2003-11-05T10:27:00Z

    Disney is to launch a new channel on Freeview, initially airing daily between 06.00 and 18.00.

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    CHAMBERS STALLS FIVE FACTUAL HIRING.

    2003-11-05T10:27:00Z

    Five's new director of programmes, Dan Chambers, has postponed appointing a new controller of factual and

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    NOVEL ENTERTAINMENT.

    2003-11-05T10:27:00Z

    In our news piece 'Bectu names Fimbles indie as bad payer' (Broadcast, 12.9.03), we named Novel

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    News Corp may sue BBC over satellite.

    2003-11-05T10:27:01Z

    Rupert Murdoch's News Corp-oration is considering suing the BBC over its decision to change satellites and un-encrypt its services, writes Leigh Holmwood.

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    Ex-GMG chief plans London tourist service.

    2003-11-05T10:27:01Z

    Former Ginger Media Group chief executive David Campbell, now head of promotional body Visit London, is set to launch a TV channel targeting tourists, writes Rosemary Gallagher.

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    Ofcom to tackle 'regional' issue.

    2003-11-05T10:27:01Z

    OFCOM is planning a crackdown on what counts as a regional operation for indie producers and

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    Fremantle in fresh bid for indie status.

    2003-11-05T10:27:01Z

    Fremantle Media is preparing to make a fresh plea to Ofcom in an effort to regain indie status, writes Michael Rosser.

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    Henry VIII helps ITV to rule roost.

    2003-11-05T10:27:01Z

    The first instalment of ITV's£6m two-parter on the life of Henry VIII proved to be the channel's top-performing period drama since November last year, writes Jon Rogers.

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    TOP HISTORICAL DRAMAS.

    2003-11-05T10:27:01Z

    The Lost Prince, BBC1's tale of Prince John, written and directed by Stephen Poliakoff is, so

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    R2 DEPUTY SOUGHT.

    2003-11-05T10:27:02Z

    BBC executive Lesley Douglas is set to succeed Jim Moir as controller of BBC Radio 2

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    DYKE TO OPEN MIP-TV.

    2003-11-05T10:27:02Z

    BBC director general Greg Dyke will deliver the opening keynote speech on the future of broadcasting

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    FX UK CREATIVE CHIEF.

    2003-11-05T10:27:02Z

    Fox International has appointed Mark Brooks as creative director of FX UK, its new general entertainment