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    Fusion Radio to launch its own chart show

    2001-04-26T16:46:00Z

    The Fusion Radio Group is launching a rival to commercial radio's national Sunday evening Pepsi Chart Show.The 180-minute show, which is due to air from July, is aimed at the

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    BBC orders tapeless production system

    2001-04-26T16:49:00Z

    BBC Technology appoints Munich-based software developer AIST to build 600-workstation system for BBC's Natural History Unit which could see roll-out across corporation

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    Jerry Springer to come back late on C5

    2001-04-26T17:01:00Z

    Channel 5 controller of entertainment Alan Nixon has re-commissioned Carlton to make a longer series of chat show Late Night With Jerry Springer.Springer, who has also signed up to present

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    Windows Media latest

    2001-04-26T17:03:00Z

    Soho streaming specialist Root6 takes a look at the latest on offer from Microsoft including High Definition Streaming at only 3MB per second

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    Football Documentaries underway for C4

    2001-04-26T17:11:00Z

    Channel 4 head of programmes, nations and regions Stuart Cosgrove has commissioned Granada Television and Belfast-based indie Hot Shot Films to produce a documentary for its Football Storiesstrand which will

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    The Word director to go into feature films

    2001-04-26T17:19:00Z

    Green Inc Productions, the Belfast-based independent headed by former The Word and Don't Forget Your Toothbrush director Stephen Stewart, has formed an alliance with Green Park Films to develop drama series

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    Leading suppliers claim Channel 4 has lost plot

    2001-04-27T00:00:00Z

    Key Channel 4 programme suppliers have accused the broadcaster of losing its way, attacking its obsessions with youth and ratings and slating its bland, 'soft-furnishings' schedule.Groups of independents have been meeting

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    ITV boss says Labour is failing public over BBC

    2001-04-27T00:00:00Z

    The Government is failing the electorate by insisting that the BBC remain outside the control of a new single communications regulator, Ofcom, according to ITV director of channels David Liddiment, writes Lucy Rouse.

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    Network Primetime beckons for Ant & Dec

    2001-04-27T00:00:00Z

    SM:TV Live presenters Ant and Dec are to front a Saturday primetime ITV show next month, writes Leigh Holmwood. Slap Bang, which kicks off on 12 May, has been likened to

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    Annual Policy Statements: Key Points - Channel 4 pledges to boost factual

    2001-04-27T00:00:00Z

    Channel 4 is beefing up its factual output across the schedule, according to its programme promises for 2001/2002 published this week, writes Penny Hughes.

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    ITV franchises unveil policy

    2001-04-27T00:00:00Z

    The majority of the ITV regional franchises set the bar low in their statements on programme policy for 2001, writes Steve Aston.

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    C5 reaffirms commitment to PSB

    2001-04-27T00:00:00Z

    Channel 5 welcomed the Independent Television Commission's new 'lighter touch' regulation policy and has used its statement of intent to reaffirm its commitment to public service broadcasting, writes Leigh Holmwood.

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    ITV and On Digital merger - ITV rejig kills On Digital brand

    2001-04-27T00:00:00Z

    ITV's main shareholders Carlton and Granada this week unveiled the most radical overhaul of ITV in its 46-year history after merging its entire portfolio with struggling pay-TV platform On Digital.The move,

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    Bernard: self-regulation key

    2001-04-27T00:00:00Z

    GWR chief executive Ralph Bernard this week called for greater self-regulation in the radio industry as he launched the group's first listeners' scrutiny panel, writes Leigh Holmwood.

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    Mackie heads BBC serials

    2001-04-27T00:00:00Z

    The BBC has revamped its drama department and appointed executive producer Laura Mackie as head of serials, writes Leigh Holmwood.

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    C4 DOUBLES AS IF ORDER

    2001-04-27T00:00:00Z

    Channel 4 has commissioned Carnival Films to make a further 38 x 30-minute episodes of its popular teen drama As If (right), writes Leigh Holmwood.

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    Broadcasting bill promised in the summer

    2001-04-27T00:00:00Z

    The prospect of a single ITV gathered pace this week with the announcement that the government will publish a draft broadcasting bill in the summer if Labour is re-elected on 7 June, writes David Rose.

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    Sky plans cuts in online staff

    2001-04-27T00:00:00Z

    BSkyB's new media division is bracing itself for a rash of cutbacks on the back of the expected departure of director of new media John Swingewood, writes David Wood.

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    HAY APPEALS TO BLAIR

    2001-04-27T00:00:00Z

    Voice of the Listener & Viewer chairman Jocelyn Hay has written to prime minister Tony Blair to express concern about the possible abolition of the Department for Culture, Media & Sport

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    NET RADIO LAUNCH

    2001-04-27T00:00:00Z

    Former Talk Radio programmer Richard Jacobs has launched a new internet radio station, which claims to be the first in Britain to simultaneously combine audio with text, graphics and retail opportunities.