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Denton quits BBC religion for Planet Wild
Former editor of Everyman Richard Denton is leaving BBC religion in Manchester to join Liverpool-based producer Planet Wild, writes Tim Dams.Denton, who is currently BBC religion, television documentaries executive producer, joins
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Scot execs on US tour
A group of Scottish TV executives last week kicked off a US fact-finding mission as part of a Scottish Enterprise-funded enquiry into the future of film, TV and games design, writes
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Cartoon Network is to air a live interactive version of one of its characters, Johnny Bravo (left), in what is said to be a UK TV first, writes John Plunkett. The
Cartoon Network is to air a live interactive version of one of its characters, Johnny Bravo (left), in what is said to be a UK TV first, writes John Plunkett. The
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R4 rival joins Digital One line-up
Two new national digital radio stations were unveiled this week: an arts, books and comedy channel to rival BBC Radio 4 and an 'adult contemporary' music format from Capital Radio, writes
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NTL'S PREMIUM TV BUYS INTO ASTON VILLA FC
NTL subsidiary Premium TV signed a deal this week for a shareholding of just under 10 per cent in Premier League football club Aston Villa, in exchange for a£26 million
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COURT RULING FORCES BSKYB TO SHELVE BEST FILM
BSkyB was this week forced to postpone for three months the TV screening of one of its most high-profile movie co-productions, Best, after a landmark High Court ruling. The action was
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ITC APPOINTS BANNERJEE AND RITCHIE TO C4 BOARD
The Independent Television Commission has appointed two new non-executive directors to Channel 4's board, replacing in part Murray Grigor, Usha Prashar and Sarah Radclyffe. Senior vice-president of ICO Global Communications Millie
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TALK SPORT WINS RINGSIDE SEAT FOR TYSON VS FRANCIS
Kelvin MacKenzie's Talk Sport has beaten BBC Radio 5 Live to the live radio rights for Mike Tyson's heavyweight clash with Julius Francis in Manchester on Saturday (29 January). The station,
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ITN TO PROVIDE GMTV'S NORTHERN IRELAND NEWS SLOT
ITN has won the contract to provide Northern Ireland's regional news slot on GMTV from Reuters. The five-year deal starts on 27 March. ITN deputy director of development Angela Frier will
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MILLENNIUM COMMISSION UNVEILS NEW FILM AND TV FUND
The Millennium Commission is bankrolling a new scheme under which 225 people will receive funding for new TV, radio or internet productions. Organised by the Community Media Association, the Millennium Award
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ITV AND BBC 1 ANNOUNCE EURO 2000 BROADCAST SPLIT
ITV and BBC 1 will simultaneously broadcast the eagerly awaited England vs Germany match in the knock-out stages of Euro 2000 on Saturday 17 June at 19.45. ITV will air the
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ASTRA TO CARRY QVC-STYLE DIGITAL HOME SHOPPING CHANNEL
Peterborough-based direct marketing outfit Ideal Shopping Direct is to launch an interactive digital home shopping channel. The QVC-style service will broadcast free-to-air 24 hours a day on the Astra digital satellite
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BERESFORD QUITS FILMFOUR FOR TALKBACK PRODUCTION JOB
TalkBack Productions has hired FilmFour head of physical production Joanna Beresford to be head of production. She replaces Sally Debonnaire, who was promoted a year ago to deputy managing director but
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BBC FILMS AND ALCHYMIE BANKROLLS BORN ROMANTIC
BBC films and feature film indie Alchymie are financing a new romantic comedy film, called Born Romantic. Produced by Kismet Films and co-produced by Alchymie, it is the second feature by
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C4 OFFERS ONLINE HELP WITH KIDS HOMEWORK
Channel 4 has launched an interactive online service to help school children with their homework. Overseen by C4 commissioning editor, schools Paul Ashton, Homework High lets secondary school pupils seek real-time
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LWT STARTS WORK ON REFORMATTED CUSTOMS DRAMA
LWT has gone into production with reformatted ITV customs and excise drama The Knock (left). The first of 4 x 90-minute new episodes stars Rik Mayall as an African-born businessman who
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BOWIE RETURNS TO CLYDE 1FM AFTER TWO MONTHS AT RIVAL
Breakfast show presenter George Bowie is returning to Clyde 1FM after just two months at its rival Scottish station, Beat 106. Bowie left Clyde in November to join Beat, which launched
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SKY NEWS LAUNCHES STUDENT JOURNALISM AWARD
Sky News has launched a student journalism initiative that includes a student news journalism award, a reporting workshop and a Sky News roadshow to visit schools and colleges. The scheme will
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Shewell to head RDF drama move
Indie factual specialist RDF Television has hired Real Women producer Debbie Shewell to spearhead the production company's first foray into drama production.RDF director of programmes Stephen Lambert said Shewell, who takes
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C5 unveils news set
Channel 5 has scrapped its award-winning, brightly coloured newsroom set in favour of a minimalist studio and more outside broadcasts, writes Tara Conlan.C5 controller of news, current affairs and documentaries Chris