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    Trouble searches for dance idol

    2004-05-20T08:30:00Z

    Flextech teen channel Trouble has ordered its biggest ever commission with a£1m Pop Idol -style dance talent show to be made by Back to Reality producer Princess Productions.

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    Cut & Run in LA tie-up

    2004-05-20T08:30:00Z

    London's Cut & Run has joined forces with US-based Swietlik Editorial and executive director Christie Cash to open an office in LA. Cut & Run Los Angeles will represent the combined editorial roster in the US while UK operations will trade under Cut & Run London. Owner Steve Gandolfi believed ...

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    A conflict of interests

    2004-05-20T08:30:00Z

    The MoD plans to update guidelines for journalists in war zones. It's just one of the lessons learned from lost lives.

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    Life of grime relocates to New York City

    2004-05-20T08:30:00Z

    BBC1 docu-soap A Life of Grime , about the work of environmental health officers, is to relocate to New York. The new 3 x 60-minute run, a co-production between BBC Bristol and Discovery, is due to air in the autumn. It is executive produced by ...

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    New Zealand channels pick up hit shows

    2004-05-20T08:30:00Z

    All3Media International has sold a number of hit shows to New Zealand broadcasters. TVNZ has picked up the eighth series of Midsomer Murders , made by Bentley for ITV1, and the first five series of Fifth Gear , BBC drama ...

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    Format focus: The Next Great Champ

    2004-05-20T08:30:00Z

    A new reality show about boxing hopefuls in the US might well produce a rash of imitators in the UK.

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    Wise Buddah secures music commissions

    2004-05-20T08:30:00Z

    Wise Buddah has picked up a hat trick of commissions from BBC Radio 2. Time Team star Tony Robinson will front Tony Robinson's Classical Feast. Former Radio 1 DJ Steve Lamacq will examine the state of the UK music ...

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    Virgin brand to lead SMG push

    2004-05-20T08:30:00Z

    SMG is to exploit its key Virgin Radio brand by creating two digital spin-offs that will

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    Industry votes on board for UK Post

    2004-05-20T08:30:00Z

    Members of the post-production community have shown their faith in the UK Post steering committee by awarding all its members seats on the full board.

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    BBC plots entertainment show specials

    2004-05-20T08:30:00Z

    BBC1 controller Lorraine Heggessey has ordered two further 60-minute One Night with? specials featuring Rod Stewart and Barry Manilow, one of several commissions from creative head of entertainment events Bea Ballard. Heggessey has also ordered two Bafta tributes as well as a special tribute programme ...

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    BBC to feature entrepreneurs

    2004-05-20T08:30:00Z

    The BBC is to launch its own business entertainment format featuring wannabe entrepreneurs.

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    Fremantle backs new IWC drama

    2004-05-20T08:30:00Z

    Fremantle International Distribution (FID) is to plough cash into new drama produced by Scottish indie IWC Media - formerly Wark Clements and Ideal World - as part of an exclusive two-year deal.

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    Carlton kids team bounce back with indie

    2004-05-20T08:30:00Z

    Carlton's former controller of children's David Mercer has set up a new indie along with members of his old team who failed to find jobs within the newly merged ITV.

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    Awards honour young talent

    2004-05-20T08:30:00Z

    Dublin-based Daniel O'Hara won best young director award at Wednesday (19 May) night's Broadcast Young Talent Awards.

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    Audio reseller set up

    2004-05-20T08:30:00Z

    HHB Communications has launched a reseller division to supply audio kit to the television post-production sector. Headed by former Tyrell sales manager Ben Nemes the new branch will be called Scrub and will sell and service Digidesign systems and extras. The new division will initially employ three people and be ...

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    Condor takes on Flame artist

    2004-05-20T08:30:00Z

    Condor Post-production has recruited Flame and Smoke artist Gary Driver, reuniting him with his former boss Tom Horton.

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    Granada appoints Woodward as MD

    2004-05-20T08:30:00Z

    Granada Television has appointed director of regional affairs Susan Woodward as managing director of the regional broadcaster. As part of her promotion she will also become director of regional affairs for the whole of ITV plc. She will be based in Manchester and will oversee Granada's strategy for the North ...

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    BBC America lines up retro UK dramas

    2004-05-20T08:30:00Z

    Granada International has sold a trio of cult UK series to BBC America as part of a 90-hour package deal. The Saint , The Persuaders and The Prisoner have been sold to the US cable ...

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    BBC heads North for current affairs

    2004-05-20T08:30:00Z

    The BBC has launched a radio current affairs department and set up an investigative journalism unit in Manchester. The move will see 80 members of staff break away from the main current affairs hub and operate independently of the TV current affairs division. Gwyneth Williams, who has been heading the ...

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    Machine Room adds HD and offline services

    2004-05-20T08:30:00Z

    The Machine Room has spent£300,000 on HD grading and offline services.