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End quotas, says Granada chief Shaps
Granada chief executive Simon Shaps has called for an end to ITV's independent quota and claimed that the BBC should also dump quotas and set up an independent and regulated commissioning arm.
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Five hires RDF exec to lead co-pro drive
Five has poached an RDF Media executive to generate co-production funds and boost programme budgets.
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C4 text goes on Sky
Channel 4's Teletext on 4 service is to be launched across the Sky platform. The move, which is the result of a 10-year deal between C4 and Teletext, means that viewers will be able to access the information service through Sky for the first time. 4Interactive is also in advanced ...
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Frapa devises format copyright formula
A legal blueprint to help producers protect their formats from being copied by rivals is to be unveiled at MipTV next week, writes Michael Rosser.
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NewsWillis commits to 'difficult' docs
BBC director of factual and learning John Willis last night (Tuesday) re-affirmed his support for hard-hitting investigative programming in the wake of the Hutton report.
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NewsC4: No 100 greatest lists please
Channel 4 head of factual entertainment Julian Bellamy has shut the door on the list programmes that have been a staple part of the broadcaster's late night output in recent years.
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NewsZone Vision launches women's channel
Zone Vision, the UK-based broadcaster and distributor, is to launch a new factual channel on Sky aimed at women.
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Police Protecting Children (BBC2) - Joe Joseph, The Times
?It's disturbing, distressing, depressing viewing.?...
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Police Protecting Children (BBC2) - James Walton, Daily Telegraph
'The whole thing added too little to what we knew already about paedophile behaviour and tactics.'...
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Brat Camp (C4) - Thomas Sutcliffe, Independent
'Channel 4's current contribution to pillory television.'...
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The Other Boat Race (BBC3) - Sam Wollaston, Guardian
?Like the real boat race, it's not one to watch.? ...
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NewsBBC Monitoring faces cuts
The BBC division which first spotted the claim that an al-Qaida group had claimed responsibility for the Madrid bombings, is being threatened with budget cuts by the Foreign Office.
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NewsAtlantic 252 founder joins Kerrang! Radio
Emap has made a brace of senior appointments for its heavy rock station Kerrang! Radio, hiring a new managing director and head of music.
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NewsElstein appointed as CRCA chairman
The Commercial Radio Companies Association (CRCA) has announced that David Elstein will take on the roll of Chairman from April 1 2004. He replaces Lord Eatwell who stepped down after four years.
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NewsEmap reports ad growth
Emap's advertising revenue for its music television channels has taken a dip over the year but the media group has seen solid growth for its radio stations.
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NewsBBC dominates Bafta shortlist
The BBC has dominated this year's BAFTA television awards by taking almost half of the 52 programme nominations.
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Beckham Back in Time (BBC3) - Sam Wollaston, Guardian
?What a preposterous idea for a television programme. Is it for kids? It's neither educational nor particularly ent...
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NewsChannel bags ITV entertainment order
Channel Television has secured a rare ITV commission with a Saturday night arena-style entertainment show billed as a cross between Gladiators and It's a Knock Out.
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NewsMPs step up pressure over ITV cuts
Pressure is mounting on Ofcom and the government to halt what MPs fear is an increasing trend by ITV to concentrate TV production in London and one or two regional centres.
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NewsFimbles producer hires animator
Novel Entertainment, the indie behind the BBC's pre-school show Fimbles , has appointed Telemagination managing director Marion Edwards as its animation consultant.