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NewsIndies' valuations to soar after Chrysalis deal
The value of independent production companies has increased by up to 15% following the outcome of the programme supply review, City analysts predicted this week, writes Paul Revoir.
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John Leslie in line for role as Channel 5 host
John Leslie's television career may be resurrected by Channel 5, the station that first identified him as the man a...
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NewsMorrison's MBI still deal hungry
The purchase of Chrysalis TV represents the first move in an acquisition strategy for the MBI Group consortium, headed by former Granada chief executive Steve Morrison, writes Paul Revoir
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BBC looks north for comic stars
The BBC is launching a new comedy development unit in Manchester in a bid to discover the next Steve Coogan or Caroline Aherne, writes Leigh Holmwood
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Capital receives much-needed boost
Capital Radio has reversed falling figures at its flagship London station during what was a period of mixed fortunes for its rivals.
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Hearne joins BBC London
The woman who oversaw the launch of the BBC's English regional politics strand Inside Out has been appointed the new editor of BBC London News, writes Leigh Holmwood
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Jackson to head US Granada outfit
Granada director of international production and entertainment Paul Jackson has added another string to his bow by taking over the ITV company's American venture, Granada Entertainment USA (GEUSA), writes Michael Rosser
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R1 heads list of BBC Rajar woes
The BBC has been deserted by over 1.6 million listeners across its national radio network over the past 12 months as the fragmentation of the industry continues to dilute audiences, writes Michael Rosser
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BBC adds suite to its Bristol audio facilities
BBC post-production has invested in a new audio suite in Bristol for drama and wildlife documentaries, writes Sam Espensen.
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Rushes hands out this year's Soho shorts awards
The Rushes Soho Shorts awards took place last week, with an impressive line-up of talent. Among those starring in the entries were David Thewlis, Sue Johnston and Alison Steadman. Presenting the awards were Nick Moran, Sean Pertwee, directors Roger Spottiswoode ( Tomorrow Never Dies) and ...
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Golden Square design move
Golden Square Post has followed up its hiring of Flame artist Rachel Mills from Glassworks two weeks ago by signing up Richard Morrison as head of design. Morrison has worked as a designer, art director and typographer, and has a strong reputation in feature film and TV title design, with ...
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Garland to pavement
DVD outfit The Pavement has poached DVD and post-producer Kristy Garland from Stream Digital Media (part of Ascent Media). Garland has worked with several large clients while at Stream, including Entertainment Rights, Buena Vista and Universal and, according to Pavement director Kristen O'Sullivan, she 'understands the intricacies of post, so ...
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Mosaic new facilities
Facilities house Mosaic Pictures has added a digital sound-mixing studio with a voiceover booth to its Soho branch. Joining Mosaic is Peter Hodges, previously at The Sound Designers, who will be in charge of the sound suite. He has over 30 years' experience as a re-recording mixer, post supervisor and ...
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HD suite for on sight
Hire company On Sight is opening a£2m HD dubbing and duplication facility at its Soho office, On Sight Upstairs. The division will offer transfer to and from all formats and up/down and cross-conversion using Snell & Wilcox's Ukon HD platform. The facility uses a Pro-Bel Sirius router and offers standards ...
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Worst celebrity drivers on Five
A host of celebrities are to be put to the test to find out which one of them is the country's worst driver in one of the highlights of Five's autumn line-up, writes Leigh Holmwood.
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Morgan takes second look at the famous
Piers Morgan, the ubiquitous editor of the Daily Mirror, has snared another TV gig, with a series on the cult of celebrity for Channel 4, writes Colin Robertson.
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ITV looks at UK's best gardens
ITV controller of daytime Liam Hamilton has ordered a 15 x 30-minutes series, Britain's Best Back Gardens, from Anglia looking at the UK's most interesting gardens, writes Paul Revoir.
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Collins to play the Illustrated Mum
Granada Kids has been commissioned by Channel 4 to make an adaptation of Jacqueline Wilson's award-winning children's book The Illustrated Mum, and has lined up Michelle Collins to star in it, writes Paul Revoir.
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BBC NI to give party advice
BBC Northern Ireland is hoping to repeat the success of lifestyle programmes such as Dinner Party Inspectors with a series focusing on surprise parties, writes Michael Rosser.