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    Open launches to new retailer deals

    1999-10-15T00:00:00Z

    The UK's first nationwide interactive TV home shopping service, Open, launched on Tuesday (12 October) amid rumours of a possible flotation early next year.The email and shopping service, which is available

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    Objective and LWT win Saturday night entertainment show for ITV

    1999-10-15T00:00:00Z

    ITV controller of network entertainment Claudia Rosencrantz has commissioned an hour-long, Saturday night one-off magic special from LWT and Objective Productions, writes Ashley Davies.

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    C4 schools books trio

    1999-10-15T00:00:00Z

    Channel 4 schools has commissioned three shows from Television Junction for its spring primary schools sex education project, writes Wale Azeez.

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    Charlton sets up kids' arm for LNN

    1999-10-15T00:00:00Z

    London News Network's head of factuals Lindsay Charlton has set up a new children's unit within the department to produce a handful of new programmes for LWT, writes Ashley Davies.

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    LIVE TV GOES INTO BLACK FOR FIRST TIME

    1999-10-15T00:00:00Z

    Live TV is set to make an operating profit for the first time in its four-year history this month, according to sources, after breaking even in September. It is thought to

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    UNITED BACKS BURSARY FOR DOCUMENTARY-MAKERS

    1999-10-15T00:00:00Z

    United Productions is backing a new bursary scheme for young documentary-makers that will be launched at the Sheffield International Documentary Festival (SIDF) later this month. Delegates who have had two previous

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    BBC NEWS HIRES FLATTERS TO HEAD ANALYSIS AND RESEARCH

    1999-10-15T00:00:00Z

    BBC News has appointed Paul Flatters as head of analysis and research. Flatters, currently head of research at the Consumers Association, will provide advice about the nature of UK politics, and

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    XFM CALLS IN DEDICATED BREAKFAST PRODUCER

    1999-10-15T00:00:00Z

    Capital Radio-owned Xfm has hired the first producer to work exclusively on its breakfast show as part of a drive to increase weekday morning listenership.Former Talk Radio breakfast producer Tara Spring

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    MCCANN NAMED GENERAL MANAGER OF TCM

    1999-10-15T00:00:00Z

    Tina McCann has been appointed general manager of Turner Broadcasting-owned Turner Classic Movies (TCM), which launches on Sky Digital on Friday (15 October). McCann (right) was previously deputy vice-president for Turner's

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    VAN POOSS TO HEAD EAST LONDON RADIO STATIONS

    1999-10-15T00:00:00Z

    Rob van Pooss, who left his role as managing director of DMG-owned Essex Radio last month, has joined the UKRD Group as chief executive of its two east London stations, Romford-based

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    VOICE OF LISTENER & VIEWER TO HOST BELFAST DEBATE

    1999-10-15T00:00:00Z

    The Voice of the Listener & Viewer is to host a debate in Belfast next Wednesday (20 October) on the future of broadcasting in Northern Ireland.The event, which will be opened

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    MEMORIAL FUND FOR DAVID MUNRO UNVEILED

    1999-10-15T00:00:00Z

    The family and friends of late documentary film director, producer and cameraman David Munro have launched a memorial fund in his honour. Munro, a colleague and collaborator with campaigning broadcast journalist

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    DYKE GIVES SPECTATOR TALK

    1999-10-15T00:00:00Z

    BBC director general designate Greg Dyke has been lined up to deliver The Spectator/Zurich Financial Services Lecture on 18 November - billed as his first public pronouncement on the future direction

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    EASTEL GOES WEST

    1999-10-15T00:00:00Z

    Sarah Eastel Locations, which promotes properties all over the country, has set up a new agency to promote west country locations. Wessex Film & Media Office encompasses Wiltshire, Bath, Bristol, Dorset,

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    OXFORD EXPANDS SHOWS

    1999-10-15T00:00:00Z

    The Oxford Channel is to expand its programming following the Independent Television Commission's announcement that it is to extend location specific Restricted Service Licences from two to four years.The revised schedule

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    CELTIC ENTRY DEADLINE

    1999-10-15T00:00:00Z

    The 21st Celtic Film & Television Festival has launched its call for entries to the film, television and radio awards to be held next April in Aberystwyth. Two new categories -

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    BBC 1 and C4 get Feelgood factor

    1999-10-15T00:00:00Z

    Feelgood Fiction has pulled in four new commissions from BBC 1 and Channel 4 and is expanding with the appointment of three new senior staff.The commissions include a second 7 x

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    New PHD looks for indie partner

    1999-10-15T00:00:00Z

    Media planning and buying agency New PHD is considering buying or forming a joint- venture with an independent production company, writes Ashley Davies.New PHD - part of the global advertising group

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    Blackbird adds spice to CFN

    1999-10-15T00:00:00Z

    The Carlton Food Network (CFN) has commissioned Blackbird Productions for two new series, including a 26 x 30-mini-series dedicated to spices, writes Wale Azeez.

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    Axton in for Carnegie at Local Radio

    1999-10-15T00:00:00Z

    The Local Radio Company (TLRC) has revealed it is replacing chief executive Chris Carnegie with its regional managing director for the south, Ian Axton, writes Ashley Davies.