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    Brennan to quit Flextech to go solo

    2000-06-02T00:00:00Z

    Telewest/Flextech channel development chief David Brennan is leaving to launch his own media consultancy, writes Simon Ellery.

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    On Digital attacks Sky over sales aid

    2000-06-02T00:00:00Z

    On Digital is writing to its channel suppliers to rally support for a potential legal action against rival operator BSkyB over retail promotional material.The digital terrestrial broadcaster is claiming that a

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    Football League considers C5's magazine programme proposal

    2000-06-02T00:00:00Z

    The Football League is understood to be considering a bid by Channel 5 for the rights to broadcast a football magazine show, writes Tara Conlan.

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    C4 and BT Broadband Lab just weeks away

    2000-06-02T00:00:00Z

    Channel 4 and BT are understood to be weeks away from announcing the creation of a so-called Broadband Lab that will allow both parties to experiment with ADSL content, writes Ashley Davies.

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    ITC DRAWS UP SHORTLIST

    2000-06-02T00:00:00Z

    A shortlist of two or three names has been drawn up by the Independent Television Commission in its search for a successor to chief executive Peter Rogers. An appointment is expected

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    EURONEWS PROFIT DELAY

    2000-06-02T00:00:00Z

    Euronews, the pan-European news service operated by ITN, will break even a year later than expected. ITN chief executive Stewart Purvis said the channel, which is 49 per cent owned by

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    BBC WILL RESPOND TO BSC

    2000-06-02T00:00:00Z

    BBC News is to respond to the Broadcasting Standards Commission about an ITN complaint over a report on 14 March on the libel case ITN won against LM magazine. BBC News

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    ITV PREPARES SUBMISSION

    2000-06-02T00:00:00Z

    ITV is this week putting the finishing touches to its final Independent Television Commission submission suggesting ways it can improve its news bulletins. The ITC asked for the final document to

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    BIRT TO GET PACKAGE

    2000-06-02T00:00:00Z

    Former BBC director-general John Birt is understood to be in line for a final payment and pension package worth almost£400,000. A BBC spokesman said the BBC could not comment on

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    MURDOCH JR GETS STAR JOB

    2000-06-02T00:00:00Z

    James Murdoch, the youngest son of News Corp chairman Rupert Murdoch, is to be named chairman and chief executive of Asian television operation Star TV. The move positions the 27-year-old for

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    GRADE FILLS NFTS CHAIR

    2000-06-02T00:00:00Z

    Former Channel 4 chief executive Michael Grade is to become the first Lew Grade chair of television production at the National Film & Television School (NFTS). The role was created to

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    Emap joins C4 for online teen outfit

    2000-06-02T00:00:00Z

    Channel 4 and Emap are to launch a joint-venture to create digital media products and services for the UK youth market.The operation's first venture will be an internet portal which will

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    Hat Trick and KPE team up to release online products

    2000-06-02T00:00:00Z

    Hat Trick Productions has launched a joint-venture with digital media outfit KPE to put its programme properties online and develop online formats for television, writes Tara Conlan.

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    GWR in talks with DMGT over Classic FM TV launch

    2000-06-02T00:00:00Z

    Classic FM parent GWR is poised to take its first step into TV in a move that is likely to lead to the re-branding of cable arts service The Performance Channel, writes Steve Clarke.

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    The Cartoon Network is claiming a first with the launch of regular deaf signing services in the UK and Spain, writes Simon Ellery. The channel, which is also planning audio descriptions

    2000-06-02T00:00:00Z

    The Cartoon Network is claiming a first with the launch of regular deaf signing services in the UK and Spain, writes Simon Ellery. The channel, which is also planning audio descriptions

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    EX-FILMFOUR EXEC LEYS TAKES TV ROLE AT LITERARY AGENT

    2000-06-02T00:00:00Z

    Former FilmFour deputy head of development Kate Leys has joined literary agents Gillon Aitken Associates in the new post of film and television executive. Her job will be to advise the

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    ITN RESHUFFLES C5 PACK TO MAKE TURNESS DEPUTY ED

    2000-06-02T00:00:00Z

    ITN has unveiled a reshuffle following deputy editor of Channel 5 News Mark Adams' move to head up Euronews last week (Broadcast, 26.5.00). Head of ITN core news Deborah Turness takes

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    CLARKE QUITS CABLE & WIRELESS FOR FAMILY

    2000-06-02T00:00:00Z

    Cable & Wireless Communications (CWC) chief executive Greg Clarke has decided to leave the company as it completes the sale of its residential arm to NTL this week and launches business

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    MIDLANDS PAPERS TEAM UP FOR WEST MIDLANDS RADIO

    2000-06-02T00:00:00Z

    Major newspapers across the West Midlands are to join forces to bid for the area's new local regional radio license. Today 105.7 FM, which will be a mix of entertainment and

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    TIGER STARTS WORK ON ITV DRAMA COMMISSIONS

    2000-06-02T00:00:00Z

    Tiger Aspect has started production on two ITV dramas, including Kay Mellor scripted series Fat Friends - a joint venture with Rollem Productions and Yorkshire TV. The 6 x 60-minute drama