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NEWS ANALYSIS - The winner takes it all
Although some cynics dismiss it as just another carriage deal, the agreement struck between BSkyB and NTL signals much wider distribution and a commitment to new services, writes Simon Ellery.
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OPINION - Olympics should face up to reality
One of the buzzwords at this year's IBC 2000 in Amsterdam was digital content management. For the uninitiated it boils down to how to squeeze every last drop of juice from
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0N-AIR PROMOTIONS - Promotional breakdown
As competition for viewers increases, programming and corporate promotions are being used more and more. But added clutter in breaks is turning off viewers and worrying the advertising industry. Meg Carter reports.
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INTERVIEW - The leading lady
Drama doyenne Verity Lambert is one of the very few people to have two credits in the BFI's 100 greatest British television programmes. Now she is to begin one of her grandest projects so far, The Cazalet Chronicle.
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RATINGS ANALYSIS - Rooting for auntie
An examination of BBC programming performance over the past year shows fairly stable audiences for BBC 1, with BBC 2 controller Jane Root making a mark in factual and drama.
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RATINGS - TX - A HISTORY OF BRITAIN
Broadcaster: BBC 2Producer: The History Channel/ BBC DocumentariesStart: 20.05, 30 SeptemberLength: 16 x 60-minutesCommissioning editors: Michael Jackson/Janice HadlowExecutive producer: Martin DavidsonFive years in the making, a£5m budget and an acclaimed
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Off the Record - A right proper Charlie
For those of us who have wondered how the stars of leisure programmes are discovered, somebody has forwarded an email doing the rounds at Carlton.Headed: 'Page 3 stunner who can do
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Off the Record - Twinkle, twinkle little star
On the subject of talent-finding, we'd love to be told that the latest story of scrapping over fresh faces is made up. Apparently, just over a year ago Mentorn's Star for
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Off the Record - Big Brother is watching you
As the official Big Brother trade mag we thought it was our duty to find out which programmes the evicted contestants most missed while they were in confinement. Off The Record
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Off the Record - Is it a bird ... is it a plane ..
What is it with senior BBC folks and their insatiable cravings for thrills and danger? New business guru Sarah Geater and Mark 'Mandelson' Thompson are both learning to fly aeroplanes. Could
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Off the Record - Game for a jolly
Olympics jolly watch, week two. Those of us who are chewing on our knuckles, anticipating the publication of the Pannell Kerr Forster report into BBC accountability, will be devastated to hear
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Off the Record - Gong ... Buerk in gay fan-fest
You'd be forgiven for not immediately knowing how much Big Brother's Craig has in common with BBC news bunny Michael Buerk. It is said that while the Buerkster has been on
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Lookalikes - just like that
Marvel at the magical similarities between Carlton's chief sales conjurer Martin Bowley and the great Tommy Cooper. While one has observers rolling in the aisle while he makes a pig's ear
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Endemol UK takes stake in US reality show
UK arm of Big Brother rights holder will sell Treasure Island format and may bid for UK production rights itself
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BBC signs three-year festival of remembrance deal
BBC events has signed a three-year deal with the Royal British Legion to continue broadcasting the annual autumn Festival of Remembrance.The unit, headed by new creative director, events and food
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ITV to air Cliff Richard 60th birthday tribute
ITV controller of entertainment Claudia Rosencrantz has commissioned Carlton to produce a one-hour special celebrating Cliff Richard's 60th birthday.With the working title of The Cliff Richard Story the show will
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Ali G creator goes into sitcom writing
Sacha Baron Cohen pens comedy-crime thriller in first major TV project since Ali G