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ARTS PROGRAMMING - TV renaissance for arts
As speculation grows that BBC 4 will be a dedicated arts channel, the genre in general seems to be experiencing a renewal of interest, if not funding, from commissioners for television and online projects. Jane Marlow reports.
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INTERVIEW - So - two Grahams
Grahams Norton, the comedian, and Stuart, former United Productions controller of entertainment, hope to bring a new generation of comedy talent to the small screen with their new independent So Television.
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RATINGS ANALYSIS - Brother beyond
Big Brother was the TV sensation of the summer. But does the programme's success have long-term implications for programming on Channel 4? Philip Reevell analyses the figures.
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TX - ANDES TO AMAZON
Broadcaster: BBC 2Producer: BBC Natural History Unit/Animal PlanetStart: 21.00, 9 NovemberLength: 6 x 50-minutes Commissioning editor: Mark ThompsonSeries producer: Karen BassWhether it's dolphins gorging themselves on anchovy shoals or hundreds of
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OFF THE RECORD - It's a jungle out there
Who'd be a wildlife documentary judge? Introducing the Panda awards last week, chairman of the judges Peter Goodchild broke down some of the astonishing sights which viewing 54 films had delivered.
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OFF THE RECORD - A lardable effort
ITN radio reporter Kevin Murphy was spotted nearly naked and smearing himself with lard on the south coast recently. Observers would be forgiven for assuming he had gone native and was
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OFF THE RECORD - The crutch of the matter
Two Way TV international rights guru Anthony Robb-John has been telling anyone who will listen that drink had nothing to do with a wee mishap in Cannes which resulted in him
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OFF THE RECORD - Brain-dead scheme
The most bizarre bribery prize of the week goes to the Sci-Fi channel, which this week commemorated its fifth birthday by sending out insurance to provide people with a year's cranial
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OFF THE RECORD - Who'll have the last laugh?
Much wringing of hands on the Off The Record desk as we agonise over how and if to cover last week's tabloid fodder. We're offering a bottle of something lovely to
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OFF THE RECORD - Lookalikes - a fawlty connection
Viva the similarities between these two comic geniuses - Fawlty Towers' Manuel, played by Andrew Sachs, and Pozzitive TV's Geoff Posner. While one became embroiled in a fictional catering establishment, the
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News chiefs agree safety standards
International news organisations establish draft code to protect front-line reporters
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Granada Sky picks Dale
Granada Sky Broadcasting has appointed US Broadband Studios head Gary Dale as its new chief executive officer. Dale replaces Jeff Henry who left in June. Dale starts in November.
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Bid-up launches late
UK interactive auction channel bid-up.tv is to launch on Sky Digital on 2 November - two months later than planned following technical difficulties testing the channel. Bid-up.tv will broadcast 14 hours
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Bid-ip launches late
UK interactive auction channel bid-up.tv is to launch on Sky Digital on 2 November - two months later than planned following technical difficulties testing the channel. Bid-up.tv will broadcast 14 hours
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The Sales Company appoints Wright
BBC films head of business development Jane Wright has been named acting chief executive of BBC Worldwide co-owned film sales outfit The Sales Company, replacing Alison Thompson who is to leave
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Exits begin at United
The first major departures from United Broadcasting & Entertainment since its takeover by Granada Media earlier this month will be head of personnel Peter Meier and finance director Grant Murray. Meier
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Pearson poaches Jones
Pearson TV has poached LWT controller of business affairs Simon Jones to become Pearson TV UK productions commercial director, reporting to UK productions chief executive Alan Boyd. Jones, 35, takes up
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Morrell leaves BAFTA
Bafta executive director John Morrell is to leave in November to concentrate on his media consultancy business. Morrell joined Bafta in July 1999. Deputy executive director Amanda Berry will take over
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MTV staff consult lawyers over new terms
Broadcast services division unhappy with new contracts