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    BRIGHTBLUE FOR SALE.

    2002-03-01T00:00:00Z

    Interactive TV broadcaster Brightblue, which is jointly owned by troubled telecoms giant Energis and Graham Technology, claims to have more than 10 interested buyers including broadcasters. Energis put the interactive division

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    ON THE BOX - A Nazi piece of work.

    2002-03-01T00:00:00Z

    Between the Lines and My Uncle Silas producer Peter Norris thought Hitler lacked something but had a ball watching Choice.

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    CARLTON'S MR BOGUS AND WIDGET GO TO SPAIN.

    2002-03-01T00:00:00Z

    Carlton International has sold two programmes from its animation slate to the Spanish market. The two children's programmes Mr Bogus and Widget have been sold to LUK Entertainment in Spain and

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    BIG BEAR TO MAKE THIRD SERIES OF MY HERO.

    2002-03-01T00:00:00Z

    Big Bear Films has been commissioned by BBC 1 controller Lorraine Heggessey and former head of comedy Geoffrey Perkins to produce a third series of family comedy My Hero. The new

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    BBC board reforms need 'further explanation'.

    2002-03-01T00:00:00Z

    BBC Chairman Gavyn Davies moved this week to reform the BBC board of governors amid criticism that the changes did not go far enough to address concerns over independent regulation, writes Lucy Rouse.

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    BBC should take risks in politics.

    2002-03-01T00:00:00Z

    The BBC must take more risks in the way it covers politics and come up with more innovative programmes, which could even include a political version of Big Brother, according to

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    Top comedy producer joins BBC Wales.

    2002-03-01T00:00:00Z

    BBC Wales has appointed Only Fools and Horses producer Gareth Gwenlan to head a new standalone comedy department as part of a concerted push to increase comedy output, writes Leigh Holmwood.

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    BBC kids slate sparks new row.

    2002-03-01T00:00:00Z

    Commercial kids TV operators are up in arms once again over the BBC's new children's channels, this time claiming the corporation is exploiting long-standing free-to-air programming deals.Cartoon Network programming executives are

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    BBC US RADIO DEAL.

    2002-03-01T00:00:00Z

    The BBC World Service has joined commercial rival Oneword on US-based Sirius Satellite Radio after securing a deal to broadcast programmes in both English and Spanish, 24 hours a day. Sirius

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    BBC JUBILEE LINE-UP.

    2002-03-01T00:00:00Z

    The BBC has announced the line-up for the two special concerts it is producing at Buckingham Palace to mark the Queen's golden jubilee. Sir Elton John, Sir Paul McCartney and Pop

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    Buyers flock to BBC Showcase.

    2002-03-01T00:00:00Z

    The next generation of BBC entertainment formats sparked strong interest from international buyers at this week's BBC Showcase event, with record numbers of buyers turning up hoping to acquire the next

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    BBC consumer unit fills post.

    2002-03-01T00:00:00Z

    BBC consumer unit editor Lisa Ausden is taking on the role of acting creative director, consumer, following Mark Killick's decision to quit the corporation to edit Channel 4's new breakfast show, writes Georgina Lipscomb.

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    BBC PRIME SIGNS SWEDISH BROADBAND DEAL.

    2002-03-01T00:00:00Z

    The BBC's international entertainment channel BBC Prime has finalised an output arrangement with Swedish broadband operator B2 Bredband. The deal will see BBC programmes such as EastEnders, Parkinson, Top of the

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    Portillo to front BBC Wagner doc.

    2002-03-01T00:00:00Z

    Diverse has scooped a raft of commissions for the BBC, including an arts programme featuring the former government minister and Conservative leadership candidate Michael Portillo.Art that Shook the World: Portillo on

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    THREE BBC NI COMMISSIONS FOR BRIAN WADDELL.

    2002-03-01T00:00:00Z

    BBC Northern Ireland head of programmes Tim Cooke has commissioned indie Brian Waddell Productions to produce three 60-minute single documentaries.The first focuses on the impending 40th anniversary of the Shorts Skyvan

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    Interview - TWI's top batsman

    2002-03-01T00:00:00Z

    Bill Sinrich is passionate about the potential for sports channels - and keeping a healthy, positive cashflow.

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    RATINGS - ITV stalwarts trounce BBC's Bafta coverage.

    2002-03-01T00:00:00Z

    The showbiz glamour of the British Academy Film Awards failed to lift the ratings this week, writes Jon Rogers.

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    Garnett goes back to roots in producing.

    2002-03-01T00:00:00Z

    World Productions chairman Tony Garnett is handing back his University of London professorship later this year after only two years in a bid to take a more hands-on approach to producing, writes Colin Robertson.

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    B+ YOUNG TALENT AWARDS.

    2002-03-01T00:00:00Z

    Broadcast's production supplement B+ has launched the B+ Young Talent Awards in association with BBC Resources. Nominations are being sought for each of the award categories. Producers, broadcasters and managers are

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    SONY AWARD NOMINEES.

    2002-03-01T00:00:00Z

    Nominations for the Sony Radio Awards will be announced by the Radio Academy on 18 March at London's Commonwealth Club. In its 20th year, the awards this year have led to