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Entering Millionaire's row
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
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
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..
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
Universal Studios Television chief takes charge of former Pearson TV distribution network
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Jowell hints at BBC Ofcom backtrack
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
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
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
Increased regional samples in London and Midlands expected to improve geographical representation
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C4 Raids Optomen for Adler
Indies head of development becomes C4's new deputy commissioner for daytime, factual
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Channel 5 re-claims Young
Popular newsreader returns to former employer after only two years at ITV1
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BBC redefines plans for BBC3
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
Commercial broadcaster gains shareholder approval for increase in programming funds
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Channel 4 in talks to buy stakes in indies
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.