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TX - BOB THE BUILDER
Producer: Hit EntertainmentBroadcaster: BBC 1Start: 15.45, 12 AprilLength: 26 x 10-minutesCommissioned by: Theresa Plummer-AndrewsExecutive producers: Kate Fawkes, Peter CurtisOriginal idea: Keith ChapmanDirector: Sarah BallBob the Builder is the latest character
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OFF THE RECORD - Bargain basement
Never let it be said that Off The Record doesn't know a bargain when it sees one. Anyone who is on the lookout for a cheap On Digital set-top box (one
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OFF THE RECORD - Will Dyke crack?
If that nice man from the Department of Trade & Industry, Stephen Byers, rejects Rupert Murdoch's bid to buy Manchester United, it could ruin Greg Dyke's chances of becoming the next
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OFF THE RECORD - Elstein makes the Grade
Michael Grade will be gutted. The Daily Mail has finally passed on the dirty raincoat of shame - AKA its 'pornographer in chief' tag - to none other than Channel 5
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OFF THE RECORD - The mighty have fallen
It's reassuring to hear Noel Edmonds hasn't lost his sense of humour, despite the demise of his hilarious House Party. Our Noely took part in some April Fool's Day japes with
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OFF THE RECORD - Joke from a distant Galaxy
On a similar April Fool's note, those lovely people at the Radio Authority were understandably less than amused when dance station Galaxy 101 told listeners the authority was about to shut
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OFF THE RECORD - A classic boy band
Classic FM went one better when it broadcast a classical version of the Boyzone hit When the Going Gets Tough and told listeners it was a rare Baroque piece by the
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OFF THE RECORD - Last of the big spenders
Get out your diaries for it has been announced that the next Wildscreen natural history telly talkfest is to take place in October next year.And no-one will be more excited about
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Broadcasters sign code on theft of ideas
Terrestrial broadcasters have signed up to a ground-breaking code of practice for the handling of TV proposals, designed to prevent the theft of ideas pitched by independents and freelances.The code sets
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Geldof takes stake in start-up outfit 10 Alps
Bob Geldof is backing a new radio and television production venture, just weeks after selling his stake in Planet 24 to Carlton Communications for what is understood to be£5 million.Geldof
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Replacement for Birt may be revealed in early June
Sir John Birt's successor as BBC director general could be announced in early June, with chairman Sir Christopher Bland said to favour an internal appointment, according to senior corporation sources, writes
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Lumley to star in ITV soap sitcom
ITV has commissioned Pearson Television subsidiary Alomo to produce a sitcom starring Joanna Lumley as a fictional soap star, writes John Plunkett.Dr Willoughby is Lumley's first sitcom since Absolutely Fabulous for
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MBC TO MAKE NEW MEDIA PROGRAMME FOR BBC 2
Mentorn Barraclough Carey (MBC) has been commissioned to make a new media show, The Viewing Room, for BBC 2. The 10 x 40-minute series will be hosted by Kaye Adams and
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SMACK THE PONY RIDES AGAIN FOR CHANNEL 4
Channel 4 has commissioned a second series of all-girl sketch show Smack the Pony from TalkBack Productions. The series will start production at the end of August for transmission next spring.
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BBC CHILDREN'S PRODUCES CONCERT FOR 1999 PROMS
BBC Children's is to produce an open-air concert for kids to be performed by the Manchester Philharmonic as part of the 1999 Proms season. BBC Choice has commissioned a 60-minute programme
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LINK ROARS WITH ETHELBERT THE TIGER COMMISSION
Link Entertainment has been commissioned by the BBC to produce 26 x 5-minute episodes of Ethelbert the Tiger, a fantasy animation for pre-schoolers for delivery in 2000. A co-production with Millimages,
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MTV MAKES DATE FOR FIVE NIGHT STAND
The second MTV's Five Night Stand concert event will air on MTV from 17-23 May at 11.00 and 19.00. Five nights of live music will be filmed at the Shepherd's Bush
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PORTILLO APPOINTMENT BOOSTS CROSSTALK TEAM
Former Conservative MP Michael Portillo is to join the presenting team of LWT's London News Network-produced regional political programme Crosstalk.Portillo will make his debut this Sunday (18 April) at 12.30 alongside
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BRIGHTER PICTURES EXPANDS FLAVA WITH ASIAN SPIN-OFF
Indie Brighter Pictures has been commissioned by Channel 4 to make a pilot of a new Asian music show. Asian Flava is a spin-off of Flava, the indie's soul, rap, ragga
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NICKELODEON BUYS FIRST RUN OF US SHOW TWO OF A KIND
Nickelodeon UK has acquired the first series of US children's comedy Two of a Kind from Warner Bros' international television division. The 22 x 30-minute episodes will air on Nickelodeon UK