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    Entering Millionaire's row

    2001-10-05T16:50:00Z

    With formats such as Who Wants to be a Millionaire? proving to be a money-spinner for producers, the hunt for the next big idea shows no sign of slowing. But how

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    Mounting a challenge

    2001-10-05T16:34:00Z

    Canada's film and production market may me booming thanks to its reputation as a prolific co-producer, but the nation's industry faces an ongoing struggle to keep its identity from its separate

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    The ABC of public service television

    2001-10-05T16:16:00Z

    Jonathan Shier has thrown himself into getting more funding for the Australian Broadcasting Corporation. Most commentators agree it is desperately needed; the irony is they're not sure they agree with what

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    A day in the life of a format developer..

    2001-10-05T16:16:00Z

    By Séan Kirkegaard, head of Ignition entertainment and development group for FremantleMediaMonday morning - 08.30. I am multi-tasking (read: trying to do too many things at once). With varying degrees of

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    Ellender to head Fremantle International Distribution

    2001-10-05T11:52:00Z

    Universal Studios Television chief takes charge of former Pearson TV distribution network

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    Jowell hints at BBC Ofcom backtrack

    2001-10-05T11:52:00Z

    Culture secretary points to 'three areas' where relationship between the new regulator and the BBC board of governors needs to be addressed

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    Elliot appeals for programme budgets

    2001-10-05T11:52:00Z

    ITV controller of drama urges shareholders to keep commissioning spend growing 'and in touch with the BBC's increased spending'

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    Hodgson urges government action on idTVs

    2001-10-05T11:52:00Z

    ITC chief says government should set target 'to get a digital set in every home'

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    BARB to phase-in new system

    2001-10-05T11:52:00Z

    Increased regional samples in London and Midlands expected to improve geographical representation

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    C4 Raids Optomen for Adler

    2001-10-05T11:52:00Z

    Indies head of development becomes C4's new deputy commissioner for daytime, factual

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    Channel 5 re-claims Young

    2001-10-05T10:26:00Z

    Popular newsreader returns to former employer after only two years at ITV1

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    BBC redefines plans for BBC3

    2001-10-05T09:28:00Z

    Corporation to place more emphasis on social action and public service factual programming when it re-submits in next few months

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    Nick UK gears up for BBC kids launch

    2001-10-05T09:26:00Z

    Commercial broadcaster gains shareholder approval for increase in programming funds

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    Channel 4 in talks to buy stakes in indies

    2001-10-05T00:00:00Z

    Channel 4 is plotting to move away from its role as a dedicated programme commissioner with an ambitious plan to buy stakes in a number of independent production companies.C4, which was

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    BERGG TO ITV 1

    2001-10-05T00:00:00Z

    Former ITV director of planning and strategy David Bergg has made a dramatic comeback as scheduler for ITV 1, writes Steve Aston. The move is part of a major reshuffle at

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    4 Learning cuts budgets and puts orders on hold

    2001-10-05T00:00:00Z

    Channel 4 Learning is understood to be slashing its budget by up to 50 per cent the week after its managing director, Karen Brown, left the channel, writes Penny Hughes.

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    Perkins leaves BBC for Tiger

    2001-10-05T00:00:00Z

    BBC entertainment was dealt a further blow this week after head of comedy Geoffrey Perkins resigned to join Tiger Aspect as creative director of comedy, writes Penny Hughes.

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    World of Wonder to gain C5 head Perry

    2001-10-05T00:00:00Z

    Channel 5 controller of special events Adam Perry is leaving the broadcaster to take up the new role of creative director at indie World of Wonder, writes Georgina Lipscomb.

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    ITV plan may hit regional choice

    2001-10-05T00:00:00Z

    Availability of ITV's regional programming could be hit by the network's decision to press on with its launch on satellite without full access to Sky Digital's service, writes Steve Aston.

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    ITV DIGITAL'S PLANS TO INCREASE COVERAGE HELD UP OVER COST DISAGREEMENT

    2001-10-05T00:00:00Z

    Plans to increase the coverage of ITV Digital are being delayed because of a stand-off between ITV Digital and SDN over the cost of the procedure, writes Simon Ellery.