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Carlton to film family living on the edge
ITV has ordered a 60-minute documentary from Carlton exploring the life of a family living on state benefits in a condemned house on a Birmingham council estate. Kelly and Her Sisters,
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Radio 4 to cheer on punk's Silver Jubilee
BBC Radio 4 has commissioned a 4 x 30-minute documentary series to celebrate the 25th anniversary of punk. Silver Jubilee, to be made by indie Wise Buddah, will feature contributions from
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BBC buys children's comedy Even Sevens
The BBC has bought children's comedy drama series Even Stevens from Fireworks International for transmission later this year. The 21 x 30-minute series was created by Matt Dearborn (Beverly Hills 90210),
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Younghusband orders Blast! opera film
Channel 4 commissioning editor of music and performance Jan Younghusband has ordered a 100-minute opera project, The Death of Kling Hoffer, from Blast! Films for transmission next year. The film tells
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Illuminations to make Almodovar doc
Channel 4 head of film programming Nick Jones has commissioned a 50-minute documentary on Spanish film director Pedro Almodovar from indie Illuminations. The film, currently in production, will air next Christmas
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Carlton internet series talks to stars
Carlton has created a six-part series charting the best of the internet to run in its Central region. Surfer's Paradise, a 6 x 30-minute series, will feature interviews with celebrities such
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Chatterbox strikes US gameshow deal
UK format creator The Chatterbox Partnership has struck its first deal through the William Morris Agency with a US cable channel for hidden camera gameshow Close Encounters. USA Network senior vice-president,
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BBC arm signs two
BBC Technology, the corporation's newest commercial arm, had a strong presence at NAB following its 31 March incorporation. The engineering-to-consulting subsidiary announced several major deals including partnerships with Sun Microsystems and
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First TV foray for 5D
Effects developer 5D made its first move on the television market at NAB by joining forces with Curious Software. Aimed at broadcast news and on-air graphics requirements, 5D is to integrate
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Kasenna to up profile
SGI spin-off Kasenna is upping the profile of its streaming video infrastructure software. Citing interactive television (iTV) as its third target - after the enterprise and network markets - chairman and
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Five back microsoft TV
Microsoft has received support for its Microsoft TV platform from five companies, including Avid Technology. Avid has added an interactive design tool to its editing products that adds HTML triggers alongside
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NAB SPECIAL: LAS VEGAS 21-25 APRIL - NTL plans£25m play-out centre
NTL unveiled details at NAB of a£25m digital play-out centre it is building in west London.Due for completion in June, the 50,000 sq ft centre in Feltham will house two
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Discreet package to boost workflow
Discreet joined the workflow management bandwagon at NAB with the announcement of Heatwave, writes Barbara Marshall.
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NBC agrees Grass Valley system deal
Grass Valley Group signed its largest technology supply contract at NAB last week in a $25m (£17.5m) deal with NBC, writes Barbara Marshall.
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Omneon nets BBC contract
The BBC has chosen technology from Omneon Video Networks and OmniBus Systems for two projects as part of its expanding play-out operation, writes Barbara Marshall.
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ITV has to build digital portfolio
Confirmation that Granada and Carlton are rebranding On Digital as ITV Digital to get over the message that the venture is part of their TV family makes perfect sense. On Digital
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Free to air - BBC's unfinished business
Sir Christopher Bland's decision to leave the BBC for the even more treacherous waters of BT came as a shock to all of those most affected by it, not least because
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Trade talk - Moving on up
Despite the stigma of New Labour cronyism, BBC vice-chairman Gavyn Davies could be a shoo-in to replace Sir Christopher Bland in the top job.
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In my view - Sarah Thane
On how self-regulation will require a high standard of self-criticism from broadcasters.
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On the box - It's the lottery bore
Playjam director Jeff Zie is reminded why he never wants to buy a lottery ticket, but is seduced by The Magnificent Seven TV series.