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OVERNIGHT RATINGS - Cops and Queen Bess boost C4's Thursday
The return of NYPD Blue and the debut of four-part series Elizabeth gave Channel 4 a strong night on Thursday (4 May), writes Simon Ellery.According to unofficial overnights, Elizabeth, fronted by
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Jackson reaffirms C4 remit promises
Channel 4 chief executive Michael Jackson last night reaffirmed the broadcaster's commitment to its remit and outlined his arguments against the threat of privatisation.Delivering this year's Fleming Lecture to the Royal
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4MC targets Virgin assets ..
US facilities giant Four Media (4MC) is in advance negotiations with Virgin Digital Studios about the possible acquisition of its post-production businesses, writes Dominic Timms.
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S4C EXPORTS OPUS SERIES THE CELTS TO THE US
S4C International, the commercial arm of Welsh broadcaster S4C, has sold Opus Television's 6 x 60-minute documentary series The Celts (left) to US cable network Celtic Vision. This follows a pre-sale
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BBC News 24 axes Zero 30
BBC News 24 entertainment show Zero 30 has been axed as part of the BC News plan to increase live news output on the 24-hour news channel, writes Tara Conlan.
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CAPITAL RADIO INTERIMS SHOW 21 PER CENT PROFIT RISE
Capital Radio has announced its results for the six months to 31 March, with like-for-like figures showing a 21 per cent jump in pre-tax profit from£17.9 million to£21.7 million.
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Bravo plans fan's view of Euro 2000
Flextech channel Bravo has commissioned Chrysalis TV to produce a 13 x 30-minute series that takes an alternative view of the year's premier football event, Euro 2000, writes Simon Ellery.
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EBU CALLS FOR ENTRANTS TO FORMAT 2000
The European Broadcasting Union has made its first call for entries to its Format Contest 2000. Submissions are invited from individuals, broadcasters, indies and format specialists for programme ideas that feature
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London Post has completed titles for Cocktail Challenge, an Action Time production for Carlton Food Network. The 20-second opening titles, plus four three-second stings, were designed and shot by Simo
London Post has completed titles for Cocktail Challenge, an Action Time production for Carlton Food Network. The 20-second opening titles, plus four three-second stings, were designed and shot by Simone Wright
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4:2:2 Manchester is behind the new titles for Real Estates, a BBC News & Current Affairs Manchester production. The programmes compare two contrasting Manchester housing estates. The sequence was desi
4:2:2 Manchester is behind the new titles for Real Estates, a BBC News & Current Affairs Manchester production. The programmes compare two contrasting Manchester housing estates. The sequence was designed and
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WINNERS OF 1999 WELSH BAFTAS REVEALED
The winners of the Bafta Cymru Awards 1999 were announced last week. Awards included best drama Human Traffic, produced by Fruit Salad Films, best drama series Tair Chwaer by Gaucho Productions,
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DISNEY TO FILM STORIES OF 17 COMPETITION WINNERS
Seventeen young writers will see their stories made into live-action dramas or animated tales after taking part in Disney Channel's£1 million Incredible Story Studio project to identify young talent. Almost
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Digital Heaven opens in W12
A former BBC editor has launched a post-production facility - Digital Heaven - near to the BBC's premises in Shepherds Bush, London, writes Barbara Marshall.
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BBC 1 INVADES GARDENS FOR MORNING SCHEDULES
BBC head of daytime TV Jane Lush has ordered a gardening spin-off of House Invaders from GMG Endemol indie Bazal. Garden Invaders, presented by Mark Evans and Simon Biaggi, is a
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RADIO 1 FOLLOWS IN BERLIN LOVE PARADE'S FOOTSTEPS
BBC Radio 1 is staging its own UK version of the Berlin Love Parade in July. The event, which is one of the world's biggest street music festivals, will be held
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Anderson to front BBC 1 news show
BBC 1 is working on plans for a new topical news show fronted by Clive Anderson, expected to be ready for autumn's schedule.Hat Trick Productions is developing the new show, which
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Gyro Productions' Ashley Dodridge and Chris Carr have designed the title sequence and graphics for Channel 4's The Chemical Generation. Produced by Optomen Television, the 1 x 50-minute documentary is
Gyro Productions' Ashley Dodridge and Chris Carr have designed the title sequence and graphics for Channel 4's The Chemical Generation. Produced by Optomen Television, the 1 x 50-minute documentary is narrated
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ITV ponders new 18.00 news slot
Sir Trevor McDonald could soon be pitted against the BBC's news anchorman Huw Edwards, under plans being considered by the Network Centre to shift the ITV Evening News bulletin from 18.30
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Ali G fans march on Channel 4
Fans of Ali G marched on Channel 4 headquarters today demanding the return to the small screen of the cult spoof 'gangsta'. Youths calling themselves the 'Staines Massive' after Ali G's