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TWO RETIRE AT BBC SCOTLAND
BBC Scotland head of children's and millennium programmes Liz Scott and head of education and religion Andrew Barr are to take early retirement. Scott leaves at the beginning of April, while
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Denton quits BBC religion for Planet Wild
Former editor of Everyman Richard Denton is leaving BBC religion in Manchester to join Liverpool-based producer Planet Wild, writes Tim Dams.Denton, who is currently BBC religion, television documentaries executive producer, joins
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BBC Online takes the lead in Europe on web video
BBC Online now carries more audio and video on its websites than any other European internet site, its director Nigel Chapman told the IBC Broadcast Internet 2000 conference last week.'Five per
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BIRT'S BBC - Thirteen turbulent years
While most industry insiders regard John Birt's BBC management as a disaster, a consensus is beginning to emerge over his achievements. Steve Clarke looks back at the highs and lows of Birt's reign.
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Mentorn shuts Manchester base
The Mentorn Group has closed its Manchester operation MBC North, blaming the closure on broadcasters' lack of commitment to the regions, writes Tim Dams.The move has led to three full-time redundancies,
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Barnes Trust revamps management
The Barnes Trust Media facilities group is restructuring to bring its constituent companies closer together.Chairman of the group Simon Bowen will take on the role of chief executive, while group managing
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SMPTE LOOKS AT BANDWIDTH, BITRATE AND RESOLUTION
Bandwidth, Bitrate and Resolution is the title of SMPTE's 34th Advanced Motion Imaging Conference being held at the Fairmont Hotel in San Francisco February 3-5. An all-day seminar next Thursday (3
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Grade back in TV world
Former Channel 4 chief executive Michael Grade is to dip his toe back into the world of television for the first time since leaving Horseferry Road in 1997, writes Tim Dams.Grade
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Pilger back on ITV with Iraqi film
John Pilger's latest ITV film will be a 90-minute investigative special from Carlton TV exploring the effects of UN sanctions on the Iraqi population, writes David Wood.Paying the Price - the
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SKY NEWS LAUNCHES STUDENT JOURNALISM AWARD
Sky News has launched a student journalism initiative that includes a student news journalism award, a reporting workshop and a Sky News roadshow to visit schools and colleges. The scheme will
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Avalon enters US fray with LA office
The Avalon Group has opened a Los Angeles office with a brief to represent British production companies, formats, programmes and talent in the US.The new arm, Avalon Management USA, will also
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ASTRA TO CARRY QVC-STYLE DIGITAL HOME SHOPPING CHANNEL
Peterborough-based direct marketing outfit Ideal Shopping Direct is to launch an interactive digital home shopping channel. The QVC-style service will broadcast free-to-air 24 hours a day on the Astra digital satellite
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NTL'S PREMIUM TV BUYS INTO ASTON VILLA FC
NTL subsidiary Premium TV signed a deal this week for a shareholding of just under 10 per cent in Premier League football club Aston Villa, in exchange for a£26 million
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TWI sells Asian cricket spectacular
Trans World International has sold exclusive rights to the International Cricket Council's (ICC) first ever Asia versus the rest of the world match to Asia's Sony TV and Sport Vision in
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OFF THE RECORD - The art of the matter
Just who can the BBC persuade to take on the poison chalice that the post of head of arts has become? No arts producer worth their salt will go near the
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Root appoints Maniura to oversee Arts Zone
BBC 2 controller Jane Root has appointed an editor to oversee the channel's new Sunday Arts Zone, to be launched this spring, writes Steve Clarke.Peter Maniura, as well as being responsible
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ITC News at Ten inquiry to follow annual review
The Independent Television Commission is gearing up to produce a two-stage annual performance review for ITV - with the second round featuring the regulator's much-ianticipated inquiry into the network's post-News at
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Mosey announces BBC News top three
BBC News head of TV news Roger Mosey has named his three new top executives to replace the nine key management roles he axed earlier this month.Deputy controller, TV news channels
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CINAR ANNOUNCES MANAGEMENT SHAKE-UP
Cinar Corporation has promoted David Ferguson from vice-president to president of Cinar Europe as part of a management shake-up to separate its corporate interests from education and entertainment. Ferguson (right) will
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ANGLIA'S TRISHA LANDS PEAKTIME ONE-OFF
Anglia Television has secured a one-off peaktime commission from ITV for a celebrity-based show starring daytime presenter Trisha Goddard.Celebrity Heartbreaker will focus on the difficulties encountered by high-profile media celebrities when