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    Govt must hold BBC to its word.

    2001-03-02T00:00:00Z

    Media secretary Chris Smith is now facing the decision on the BBC's proposed digital services. The deadline for consultation passed on Wednesday (28 February) and, according to the guidelines Smith published

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    TRADE TALK - Back in business.

    2001-03-02T00:00:00Z

    Carlton producer Sharon Bloom has been in charge of the difficult task of renovating Crossroads to suit a younger audience. But will they check in?

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    IN MY VIEW.

    2001-03-02T00:00:00Z

    On whether broadcasters, politicians and policy makers will debate the white paper's grey areas.

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    ON THE BOX - Brief encounters.

    2001-03-02T00:00:00Z

    Lion Television company director Richard Bradley liked the story of M&S undies but wouldn't wear celebrities' frocks at any price.

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    NEWS ANALYSIS - Regional enquiries.

    2001-03-02T00:00:00Z

    Broadcasters are often accused of looking down on regional indies but now Channel 5 has surprised indie producers by committing part of its spend to the regions. Will the other channels follow its example?

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    CAUSE-RELATED MARKETING - Lend a hand, build a brand.

    2001-03-02T00:00:00Z

    The broadcast industry arguably has more to offer charities than any other - and never has the need for corporate brand building been greater. So isn't it about time broadcasters took a leaf from the book of the global marketers who are using good causes

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    INTERVIEW - Facing the facts.

    2001-03-02T00:00:00Z

    Factual commissioning controller Nicola Moody is looking for contemporary stories which are 'inventive and innovative' and 'really connect with viewers'. With a remit that extends from BBC 1 and 2 to Choice and Knowledge there should be no shortage of ord

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    ANALYSIS - INDIE FINANCE - Millionaires on and off-screen.

    2001-03-02T00:00:00Z

    Celador, producer of Who Wants to be a Millionaire? and a range of successful comedies, has made more fortunes for shareholders such as Jasper Carrott and managing director Paul Smith than it has for the public. Jane Marlow Reports.

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    TX - The sail of the century.

    2001-03-02T00:00:00Z

    Even before Ellen MacArthur entered the Vendee Globe race and became the fastest woman to sail around the world single-handed without touching land, her achievements meant she was perfect for the

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    Congo tops the minority channels chart for BBC 2.

    2001-03-02T00:00:00Z

    Scheduling BBC 1 at the moment must be a bit like being a farmer. Every night you scan the Barb horizon for evidence of a silver lining - just one night when

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    OFF THE RECORD - Say cheese for the camera.

    2001-03-02T00:00:00Z

    We are offering a valuable prize (a month's supply of mint waxed dental floss) to the first reader to spot the owner of these teeth, which actually belong to the same

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    OFF THE RECORD - No laughs down at the the farm.

    2001-03-02T00:00:00Z

    Foot and mouth disease could end up having a deeper impact on broadcasting than one would assume, and vice versa. The National Farmers Union chief was heard last week pleading with

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    OFF THE RECORD - No foppish frippery for Bazal.

    2001-03-02T00:00:00Z

    We got all trembly when we found out that Endemol Entertainment UK - loving parent of Bazal - was moving out of its grand-looking but crowded offices in Bloomsbury to a

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    Carlton confirms ITV ad revenue slump

    2001-03-01T16:50:00Z

    Says 5 per cent drop in revenue in fiscal first third 'unlikely' to improve before year end

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    Telegraph forced to apologise to BBC over Rebel Heart

    2001-03-01T15:20:00Z

    Newspaper issues retraction after BBC Northern Ireland head of drama Robert Cooper branded 'fool or a knave'

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    Ulster TV buys County Media

    2001-03-01T14:31:00Z

    Irish regulator IRTC gives the deal the go ahead after period of deliberation

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    C4 buys three seasons of Will and Grace

    2001-03-01T14:25:00Z

    Channel 4 has bought the terrestrial rights to air three seasons of high-profile NBC sitcom Will and Grace- 'the gayest show on US TV', writesAshley DaviesC4 controller

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    BBC walks off with journalistic spoils

    2001-03-01T14:16:00Z

    Corporation picks up ten gongs at Television Journalism Awards

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    Sky One executive producer lands Play UK editor role

    2001-03-01T14:11:00Z

    Littleford to replace Myfanwy Moore as she returns to full time BBC post

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    Natpe and Prix Italia link up for festival

    2001-03-01T12:00:00Z

    US trade body Natpe and the organisers of the Prix Italia have joined forces to hold a series of seminars and workshops for producers at this year's Prix Italia festival