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CABLE 17 STAFF ARE SWORN TO SECRECY.
The closure of one of the last local cable channels is being marred by attempts by owner Telewest to gag the 15-strong full-time workforce. Cable 17, based in Croydon, Surrey, is
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EX-ITEL MARKETING DIRECTOR JOINS C4.
Former Itel marketing director Mike Morris has resurfaced as marketing director for Channel 4 International. Morris, who left the United News & Media (UNM)-owned distributor following its merger with Granada International
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BANNISTER TO LAUNCH DANCE DJ COMPANY.
Former BBC director of marketing Matthew Bannister is launching a new dance music DJ talent company this summer. Bannister will be chairman and chief executive of the company, Trust the DJ,
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ECOSSE FILMS TAKES ON PROGRAMME MAKERS.
Indie Ecosse Films has bolstered its team with the appointment of programme-makers James Saynor and Elizabeth Bradley as development executive and development producer respectively. Saynor, who was a former script editor
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ITN WORLD NEWS APPOINTS PRODUCER.
ITN's World News for Public Television, which broadcasts to more than 50 per cent of US households, has appointed Mark Holt as executive producer. He joins next week from rolling news
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ATLANTIC RADIO PROMOTES HENDERSON.
Long-wave radio station Atlantic 252 has appointed Sarah Henderson as its new programme controller. Henderson, who has been responsible for researching and programming the station's music output since 1998, will now
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HOLMAN FILLS LOONLAND DEVELOPMENT ROLE.
International children's production outfit TV-Loonland has appointed Celia Holman to the newly created role of head of development in its expanding London office. Holman, a former Macmillan editorial director, will oversee
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Sambrook to plan news role changes.
Incoming BBC director of news Richard Sambrook is expected to dump the role of assistant director of news as part of an anticipated leaner structure for BBC news. The news follows confirmation
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C5 unveils indie plan.
Channel 5 plans to spend up to 10 per cent of its UK production budget on commissions from regional independents this year, writes Leigh Holmwood.
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Distraction opens London media office.
Canadian format licensing company Distraction Formats has launched a UK office to focus on the development of new media content, writes David Wood.
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Sinclair takes on Research Centre role.
The Research Centre for Television & Interactivity has found a replacement for its director John McVay, who began his new role as chief executive of producers' alliance Pact last month, writes Ashley Davies.
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CHANNEL 5 COMMISSIONS BITCHIEST BABES.
World of Wonder has made a 40-minute archive-based documentary for Channel 5 called Britain's Bitchiest Babes. The programme will air next month and is produced by Annette Gordon, directed by Deane
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NEW DETECTIVE SERIES FOR BBC SCOTLAND.
BBC Scotland head of drama Barbara McKissack and BBC 1 controller Lorraine Heggessey have commissioned Skyline productions to produce Rose's Patch, a 60-minute comedy drama for BBC 1. Starring Denis Lawson
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CHANNEL 4 SIGNS DEAL TO AIR WORLD RALLY.
Channel 4 has signed a three-year contract for the UK broadcast rights to all 14 rounds of the World Rally Championship with rights holder International Sportsworld Communications. Chrysalis Television will produce
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MERIDIAN TO MAKE FILM ABOUT VOLUNTEERING.
Meridian is poised to begin filming a government-funded series on volunteering for the Community Channel. The 60 x 9-minute series will be screened daily from May and is executive produced by
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MURPHY ORDERS GAY MAGAZINE SHOW.
BBC Choice controller Stuart Murphy has commissioned That Gay Show, a 13 x 30-minute weekly magazine show for gay men. The show is filmed on location around the country and looks
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C4 ON HUNT FOR NEW LITERARY SHOW IDEAS.
Channel 4 head of arts, history and religion Janice Hadlow is looking for ideas for a new series about the written word. The plan coincides with the channel's decision to end
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PIONEER COSMOLOGY PROGRAMME FOR C4.
Science specialist Pioneer Productions has started work on a new 3 x 50-minute cosmology series for Channel 4 as a follow-up to its award-winning show Universe. Working-titled Mysterious Universe/Planets from Hell,
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RADIO FIVE LIVE HOLDS ONTO FORMULA 1 RIGHTS.
BBC Radio 5 Live has secured exclusive radio rights to Formula 1 for a further four years. The new contract, which runs from 2002, will see the BBC providing commentary to
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TOUR TO BBC?
Tour de France producer Venner Television has begun exclusive negotiations with the BBC over rights to screen this year's Tour de France, after the programme was axed by Channel 4, writes