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XFM CALLS IN DEDICATED BREAKFAST PRODUCER
Capital Radio-owned Xfm has hired the first producer to work exclusively on its breakfast show as part of a drive to increase weekday morning listenership.Former Talk Radio breakfast producer Tara Spring
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MCCANN NAMED GENERAL MANAGER OF TCM
Tina McCann has been appointed general manager of Turner Broadcasting-owned Turner Classic Movies (TCM), which launches on Sky Digital on Friday (15 October). McCann (right) was previously deputy vice-president for Turner's
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VAN POOSS TO HEAD EAST LONDON RADIO STATIONS
Rob van Pooss, who left his role as managing director of DMG-owned Essex Radio last month, has joined the UKRD Group as chief executive of its two east London stations, Romford-based
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VOICE OF LISTENER & VIEWER TO HOST BELFAST DEBATE
The Voice of the Listener & Viewer is to host a debate in Belfast next Wednesday (20 October) on the future of broadcasting in Northern Ireland.The event, which will be opened
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MEMORIAL FUND FOR DAVID MUNRO UNVEILED
The family and friends of late documentary film director, producer and cameraman David Munro have launched a memorial fund in his honour. Munro, a colleague and collaborator with campaigning broadcast journalist
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DYKE GIVES SPECTATOR TALK
BBC director general designate Greg Dyke has been lined up to deliver The Spectator/Zurich Financial Services Lecture on 18 November - billed as his first public pronouncement on the future direction
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EASTEL GOES WEST
Sarah Eastel Locations, which promotes properties all over the country, has set up a new agency to promote west country locations. Wessex Film & Media Office encompasses Wiltshire, Bath, Bristol, Dorset,
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OXFORD EXPANDS SHOWS
The Oxford Channel is to expand its programming following the Independent Television Commission's announcement that it is to extend location specific Restricted Service Licences from two to four years.The revised schedule
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CELTIC ENTRY DEADLINE
The 21st Celtic Film & Television Festival has launched its call for entries to the film, television and radio awards to be held next April in Aberystwyth. Two new categories -
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BBC 1 and C4 get Feelgood factor
Feelgood Fiction has pulled in four new commissions from BBC 1 and Channel 4 and is expanding with the appointment of three new senior staff.The commissions include a second 7 x
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New PHD looks for indie partner
Media planning and buying agency New PHD is considering buying or forming a joint- venture with an independent production company, writes Ashley Davies.New PHD - part of the global advertising group
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Blackbird adds spice to CFN
The Carlton Food Network (CFN) has commissioned Blackbird Productions for two new series, including a 26 x 30-mini-series dedicated to spices, writes Wale Azeez.
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Axton in for Carnegie at Local Radio
The Local Radio Company (TLRC) has revealed it is replacing chief executive Chris Carnegie with its regional managing director for the south, Ian Axton, writes Ashley Davies.
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Ashberry to bring Carlton more laughs
Carlton controller of comedy Nick Symons has created a new role of development producer in his department in a bid to attract better comic writing talent, writes Ashley Davies.
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BDH was commissioned by Holiday series editor Jannine Waddell and series producer John Comerford to create the titles for the new run of the long-running BBC 1 travel show. John Durrant
BDH was commissioned by Holiday series editor Jannine Waddell and series producer John Comerford to create the titles for the new run of the long-running BBC 1 travel show. John Durrant
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TSI Design has created the titles for the Denis Norden's 4th Laughter File. Designed and directed by Malcolm Dalton and produced by Andy Wright, they feature graphical elements created by Mark
TSI Design has created the titles for the Denis Norden's 4th Laughter File. Designed and directed by Malcolm Dalton and produced by Andy Wright, they feature graphical elements created by Mark
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Sky News' creative services department has created the stings for forthcoming news documentary Red China. Using a combination of 3D animation and footage from the series, the department used contrasti
Sky News' creative services department has created the stings for forthcoming news documentary Red China. Using a combination of 3D animation and footage from the series, the department used contrasting natural
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Swingewood fills Sky new media job
BSkyB has poached John Swingewood from British Telecom (BT) to head its restructured new media division.Swingewood, who will become director of new media content and technologies, was previously director of BT's
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BBC retains Games' rights
The BBC has retained the rights to broadcast the 2002 Commonwealth Games in a deal believed to be worth£12 million, writes Tim Dams.
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Jermey promoted to ITN development role
Mike Jermey, deputy editor of ITN news on ITV and executive producer of the news supplier's programmes for ITV2, has been made ITN director of development, writes Jason Deans.