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National Geo to broadcast Pearl Harbour doc across global channels simultaneously
National Geographic Channel is to broadcast a documentary across all its global channels simultaneously for the first time.In a strategy which it claims will bolster its future purchasing power, the
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Bazal in co-production deal for travel show
Bazal has struck its first deal with the National Geographic channel after agreeing to co-produce a 'real-life' travel documentary series, Up For It.The 26 x 30-minute series, which features holiday
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More Linda Green episodes ordered by BBC 1
BBC 1 controller Lorraine Heggessey is poised to order four more episodes of romantic comedy drama Linda Greenfrom Manchester-based indie Red Production.They are expected to air in September with
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Open University places science drama order
Birmingham-based indie Maverick Television has been commissioned to produce a 6 x 30-minute drama for the BBC and the Open University.Ordered by BBCscience commissioning editor Steve Wilkinson, the series is
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Fusion Radio to launch its own chart show
The Fusion Radio Group is launching a rival to commercial radio's national Sunday evening Pepsi Chart Show.The 180-minute show, which is due to air from July, is aimed at the
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BBC orders tapeless production system
BBC Technology appoints Munich-based software developer AIST to build 600-workstation system for BBC's Natural History Unit which could see roll-out across corporation
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Jerry Springer to come back late on C5
Channel 5 controller of entertainment Alan Nixon has re-commissioned Carlton to make a longer series of chat show Late Night With Jerry Springer.Springer, who has also signed up to present
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Windows Media latest
Soho streaming specialist Root6 takes a look at the latest on offer from Microsoft including High Definition Streaming at only 3MB per second
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Football Documentaries underway for C4
Channel 4 head of programmes, nations and regions Stuart Cosgrove has commissioned Granada Television and Belfast-based indie Hot Shot Films to produce a documentary for its Football Storiesstrand which will
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The Word director to go into feature films
Green Inc Productions, the Belfast-based independent headed by former The Word and Don't Forget Your Toothbrush director Stephen Stewart, has formed an alliance with Green Park Films to develop drama series
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Leading suppliers claim Channel 4 has lost plot
Key Channel 4 programme suppliers have accused the broadcaster of losing its way, attacking its obsessions with youth and ratings and slating its bland, 'soft-furnishings' schedule.Groups of independents have been meeting
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ITV boss says Labour is failing public over BBC
The Government is failing the electorate by insisting that the BBC remain outside the control of a new single communications regulator, Ofcom, according to ITV director of channels David Liddiment, writes Lucy Rouse.
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Network Primetime beckons for Ant & Dec
SM:TV Live presenters Ant and Dec are to front a Saturday primetime ITV show next month, writes Leigh Holmwood. Slap Bang, which kicks off on 12 May, has been likened to
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Annual Policy Statements: Key Points - Channel 4 pledges to boost factual
Channel 4 is beefing up its factual output across the schedule, according to its programme promises for 2001/2002 published this week, writes Penny Hughes.
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ITV franchises unveil policy
The majority of the ITV regional franchises set the bar low in their statements on programme policy for 2001, writes Steve Aston.
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C5 reaffirms commitment to PSB
Channel 5 welcomed the Independent Television Commission's new 'lighter touch' regulation policy and has used its statement of intent to reaffirm its commitment to public service broadcasting, writes Leigh Holmwood.
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ITV and On Digital merger - ITV rejig kills On Digital brand
ITV's main shareholders Carlton and Granada this week unveiled the most radical overhaul of ITV in its 46-year history after merging its entire portfolio with struggling pay-TV platform On Digital.The move,
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Bernard: self-regulation key
GWR chief executive Ralph Bernard this week called for greater self-regulation in the radio industry as he launched the group's first listeners' scrutiny panel, writes Leigh Holmwood.
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Mackie heads BBC serials
The BBC has revamped its drama department and appointed executive producer Laura Mackie as head of serials, writes Leigh Holmwood.
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C4 DOUBLES AS IF ORDER
Channel 4 has commissioned Carnival Films to make a further 38 x 30-minute episodes of its popular teen drama As If (right), writes Leigh Holmwood.