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    TECHNOLOGY & FACILITIES - Management step in to halt closure of VFG.

    2002-01-11T00:00:00Z

    Publicly quoted broadcast equipment supplier VFG is poised for a management buyout after being put into administrative receivership last month, writes Barbara Marshall.

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    TECHNOLOGY & FACILITIES - Regional duo on awards list.

    2002-01-11T00:00:00Z

    Two non-London firms feature for the first time in the Broadcast Award's shortlist for best post-production house, writes Barbara Marshall.

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    TECHNOLOGY & FACILITIES - Buyers sought for Photobition.

    2002-01-11T00:00:00Z

    Administrators at accountancy firm Arthur Andersen are seeking buyers for the film storage and distribution division of graphics services provider Photobition Group, writes Barbara Marshall.

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    TECHNOLOGY & FACILITIES - JVC UK RESTRUCTURE.

    2002-01-11T00:00:00Z

    JVC Professional has restructured its UK management team as part of a push beyond its core camera market into new areas, resulting in the loss of two jobs. The new board

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    TECHNOLOGY & FACILITIES - ALTERED IMAGES HIRING.

    2002-01-11T00:00:00Z

    Reseller Altered Images has appointed Brian Cutts to the new role of technical director. Cutts joins from sports media marketing firm ISL which he joined in 1996 after 16 years at

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    TECHNOLOGY & FACILITIES - IBC CONFERENCE CALL.

    2002-01-11T00:00:00Z

    The International Broadcasting Convention has called for contributions to help shape this year's conference to be held in Amsterdam in September. The deadline for proposals, which should be no more than

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    LEADER - Can Bland teach BT new tricks?

    2002-01-11T00:00:00Z

    BT chairman Sir Christopher Bland's reputation for being anything but was underlined once more this week as he revealed that the telecommunications giant is about to embark on a new strategy

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    FREE TO AIR - The problem with images.

    2002-01-11T00:00:00Z

    As the commercial sector of the industry adjusts itself to the all too familiar realities of the new year, praying that 2002 will bring that much-needed economic upturn, spare a thought

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    TRADE TALK - Chained gang.

    2002-01-11T00:00:00Z

    Having been linked to Initial, what will Baadasss TV producer Nav Raman bring to her new factual entertainment commissioning role at Channel 4?

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    IN MY VIEW.

    2002-01-11T00:00:00Z

    On why the BBC must 'connect' with its PSB role in rising to the challenge of the digital age.

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    ON THE BOX - Xmas at the Kumars.

    2002-01-11T00:00:00Z

    Dan Chambers, C5 controller of factual, feels at home with the Kumars but found Nearly Soapstars too close for comfort.

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    NEWS ANALYSIS - Sky's breakthrough.

    2002-01-11T00:00:00Z

    After a 10-year absence, BSkyB has fought its way back into terrestrial TV with a contract to co-produce Channel 4's breakfast show plus a Channel 5 news commission. Is this the start of a new terrestrial era for Sky?

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    INTERVIEW - New year's resolutions.

    2002-01-11T00:00:00Z

    Granada content managing director Simon Shaps is charged with refreshing the ailing broadcaster's long-running bankers, as well as finding new hit formats over the next 12 months to restore its fortunes. Steve Aston reports.

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    DIGITAL STRATEGY - Will C4 stick to its digital guns?

    2002-01-11T00:00:00Z

    Entertainment channel E4 is a year-old next week, but apart from more Big Brother, what does its parent broadcaster have planned for the digital future? Place your bets now.

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    RATINGS ANALYSIS - Can Sky take ITV to new heights?

    2002-01-11T00:00:00Z

    At last ITV 1 is available on the Sky Digital platform, but while digital distribution makes sound sense financially for Carlton and Granada, it has so far failed to provide a boost to viewing figures in Sky homes.

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    TX - Paradise regained.

    2002-01-11T00:00:00Z

    When you're looking for a place to represent Eden, a couple of palm trees and a waterfall in a disused car park outside Cardiff just isn't going to cut it. Finding

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    RATINGS: WEEKS ENDING 9 AND 16 DECEMBER.

    2002-01-11T00:00:00Z

    BROADCAST/BARB TOP 50 WEEK ENDING 9 DECEMBER Title Day Start Viewers % Share Broadcaster/

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    BBC 1 ends the year with the primetime honours.

    2002-01-11T00:00:00Z

    BBC 1 pronounced its seasonal joy to the newspapers as it edged ahead of ITV in the year-to-date ratings. The figures bear closer examination because while there is no doubt that

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    Dyke Towers.

    2002-01-11T00:00:00Z

    The occasional diary of a BBC Director General.

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    AND FINALLY.

    2002-01-11T00:00:00Z

    Bermuda ID creative director Penny Hilton wants to be known for her Hula-Hoop skillsWhat do you sing in the shower?Touch Me in the MorningWhen were you happiest?Running The White House in