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    The Cartoon Network is claiming a first with the launch of regular deaf signing services in the UK and Spain, writes Simon Ellery. The channel, which is also planning audio descriptions

    2000-06-02T00:00:00Z

    The Cartoon Network is claiming a first with the launch of regular deaf signing services in the UK and Spain, writes Simon Ellery. The channel, which is also planning audio descriptions

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    Grand Alliance to seek out UK indies

    2000-06-02T00:00:00Z

    Grand @lliance, the planned pan-European new media incubation vehicle backed by Carlton, Mediaset, Kirch, Telecinco and TF-1, is gearing up to become a major European gateway for UK independent producers.Carlton director

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    All Out in BBC radio wins

    2000-06-02T00:00:00Z

    Radio indie All Out Productions has racked up a new commission from BBC World Service Education, plus a 20-part recommission from BBC Radio 5 Live, writes Georgina Lipscomb.

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    On Digital attacks Sky over sales aid

    2000-06-02T00:00:00Z

    On Digital is writing to its channel suppliers to rally support for a potential legal action against rival operator BSkyB over retail promotional material.The digital terrestrial broadcaster is claiming that a

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    BBC to aid Botswana TV launch

    2000-06-02T00:00:00Z

    BBC Resources' new consulting & projects division has taken over the launch phase of Botswana Television in the midst of some controversy, writes Nick Radlo.

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    OFF THE RECORD - Free agents

    2000-06-02T00:00:00Z

    Readers will be fascinated to hear that Jeremy Paxman's uber-agent Anita Land is setting up her own agency, much to the dismay of all those at her current berth Simpson Fox.

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    EX-FILMFOUR EXEC LEYS TAKES TV ROLE AT LITERARY AGENT

    2000-06-02T00:00:00Z

    Former FilmFour deputy head of development Kate Leys has joined literary agents Gillon Aitken Associates in the new post of film and television executive. Her job will be to advise the

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    ROYAL TELEVISION SOCIETY STAGES ADSL EVENING

    2000-06-02T00:00:00Z

    The Royal Television Society is staging an event next week entitled ADSL: Turning Copper into Gold. The event will feature BT Broadband Solutions manager, channels to market Rob Lee and includes

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    EBU HITS OUT AT FAILURE OF ADS VIRTUAL SELF REGULATION

    2000-06-02T00:00:00Z

    The self regulation of virtual advertising by broadcasters has failed according to the European Broadcasting Union (EBU). The EBU said last week that although it drew up a code of conduct

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    Bectu and ad body reach agreement

    2000-06-02T00:00:00Z

    Bectu and the Advertising, Film & Videotape Producers Association (AFVPA) have finally agreed new terms on pay and conditions, ending 16 months of protracted negotiations.Freelance technicians who make commercials for film

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    COMEDY LAB PICKS TOONS FROM ABSOLUTELY AND FIRESIDE

    2000-06-02T00:00:00Z

    Channel 4 has ordered two new animations for the Comedy Lab. Indie Absolutely Productions is behind 1 x 10-minute animation Meat Snack Systems, which features a half man/half android and a

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    Dotty about TV

    2000-06-02T00:00:00Z

    Liam Hamilton has traded LWT for new media. Georgina Lipscomb follows his journey from trainee journalist to dotcom supremo.

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    OFF THE RECORD - Scout and about

    2000-06-02T00:00:00Z

    And lastly, the heart-warming tale of Scout FM, a radio station brought to the good people of Ashford in Kent at the weekend thanks to a special four-day radio license broadcasting

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    BRISTOL'S SAT-7 BREAKS INTO AFRICA AND MIDDLE EAST

    2000-06-02T00:00:00Z

    Bristol-based Christian broadcaster Sat-7 has launched a new digital service in North Africa and the Middle East. From 18 May Sat-7, which offers a dedicated Arabic language service to the regions,

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    BROWN AND ADAMS APPOINTED AT SOHO 601

    2000-06-02T00:00:00Z

    Soho 601 has announced two appointments. Senior post-producer Matt Adams has been promoted to the board in recognition of his role in expanding the company's core business, while senior Inferno artist

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    Football League considers C5's magazine programme proposal

    2000-06-02T00:00:00Z

    The Football League is understood to be considering a bid by Channel 5 for the rights to broadcast a football magazine show, writes Tara Conlan.

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    ITN RESHUFFLES C5 PACK TO MAKE TURNESS DEPUTY ED

    2000-06-02T00:00:00Z

    ITN has unveiled a reshuffle following deputy editor of Channel 5 News Mark Adams' move to head up Euronews last week (Broadcast, 26.5.00). Head of ITN core news Deborah Turness takes

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    Ross replaces C4 drama chief Neal

    2000-06-02T00:00:00Z

    Channel 4 has poached BBC Independent Commissioning Group (ICG) head of drama Tessa Ross to replace Gub Neal as head of drama.Ross, who is currently working out her notice at the

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    C4 METROSEXUALITY DRAMA GOES INTO PRODUCTION

    2000-06-02T00:00:00Z

    Feelgood Fiction and Vicarious Productions have started filming their new late-night gay soap, Metrosexuality, for Channel 4, following a pilot last autumn. The 6 x 30-minute series, which was ordered by

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    C4 sets up toon scheme

    2000-06-02T00:00:00Z

    Channel 4 is starting a computer-generated digital animation scheme to nurture new creative talent, writes Ashley Davies.