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GWR BUYS MAJORITY STAKE IN PETERBOROUGH STATION
GWR Group has announced the acquisition of 62 per cent of GP Broadcasting which operates Lite FM, a local radio station in Peterborough. The acquisition, for£1.24m in cash, is conditional
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Challenge seeks programme ideas
Flextech quiz and gameshow channel Challenge TV is hunting for programme ideas to build up a bank of original output ahead of the launch of an enhanced TV service next year.Flextech
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GMTV refit pre-empts BBC
GMTV is about to unveil a number of format changes and a new on-screen image to head off the launch of the BBC's new-look breakfast service in October, writes Colin Robertson.
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Action Time cooks up five shows for Carlton
Action Time's specialist cookery team, the Manchester Kitchen Unit, has won five new series commissions from the Carlton Food Network, writes Ashley Davies.
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The final series of Ginger TV's axed TFI Friday show will be revamped when it kicks off in November as a live late-night series with no early evening edition, writes Ashley
The final series of Ginger TV's axed TFI Friday show will be revamped when it kicks off in November as a live late-night series with no early evening edition, writes Ashley
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Knowledge unveils autumn slate
BBC Knowledge unveiled its new autumn schedule last Friday (18 August), marking the latest stage of its repositioning as a niche factual documentary channel, writes Georgina Lipscomb.
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MTV UK On Air team designed the relaunch of light-hearted music show MTV Bytesize. The bite theme is taken literally as two characters munch their way through bizarre edible objects, both
MTV UK On Air team designed the relaunch of light-hearted music show MTV Bytesize. The bite theme is taken literally as two characters munch their way through bizarre edible objects, both
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BBC Resources Manchester graphic designer Nadine Weston created the titles and stings for BBC coverage of the Notting Hill Carnival. The programmes feature performances from the BBC Radio 1 stage and
BBC Resources Manchester graphic designer Nadine Weston created the titles and stings for BBC coverage of the Notting Hill Carnival. The programmes feature performances from the BBC Radio 1 stage and
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4:2:2 London has recently finished work for the new series of Channel 4's Driven. Produced by Ideal World Darlow Smithson, the series examines new cars to see if they stand up
4:2:2 London has recently finished work for the new series of Channel 4's Driven. Produced by Ideal World Darlow Smithson, the series examines new cars to see if they stand up
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TV players to lead ecommerce future
TV producers and broadcasters will be at the forefront of the new ecommerce economy, according to the latest thinking from the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI).In its new consultation document,
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Sunset and Vine wins C5 football contract
The new contract means the indie will produce a package of 10 World Cup qualifiers over the next 18 months, including a number of Scotland, Republic of Ireland and England games,
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Strong set to return to Hat Trick
Hat Trick Productions has rehired its former commercial director Hilary Strong, just five months after she left the indie, writes Georgina Lipscomb.
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BBC HIRES CREATIVE DIRECTOR FOR COMMERCIAL SERVICES
Steve East is to take on the role of BBC broadcasting and presentation creative director for commercial services. East (left) will lead the creative services team responsible for the on-air packaging
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BBC RESOURCES UPGRADES BELFAST DUBBING SUITE
BBC Resources has upgraded its dubbing suite in Belfast. Built around a Logic 3 sound desk and AMS Audiofile Spectra capable of storing 12 hours of material, the suite also includes
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NEW DEVELOPMENT APPOINTMENT FOR SOLID STATE LOGIC
Solid State Logic (SSL) has appointed John Andrews to the new post of broadcast development director. Known for its music console products, SSL is experiencing growth in all aspects of the
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DISCREET OFFERS LYPACZEWSKI MONTREAL BASE
Discreet has appointed Paul Lypaczewski to the role of executive vice-president. Based at the company's Montreal headquarters, Lypaczewski will manage all aspects of Discreet's worldwide businesses including research and development, sales,
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RED LORRY YELLOW LORRY DEVELOPS MARKETING SKILLS
Red Lorry Yellow Lorry has lured Rachel Hayward from Quantel to the role of account executive. Hayward will develop the public relations, marketing and design services, in addition to improving the
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LONDON TO HOST THREE-DAY VISUAL EFFECTS CONVENTION
The Visual effects convention VFX 2000 will be held in London on 22-24 September. The biennial world summit will bring together international experts for three days of presentations, to be held
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Bectu fights Pebble Mill studio closure
Bectu is meeting the BBC on Tuesday (29 August) to discuss the closure of the Pebble Mill studios.The union requested the meeting after it was revealed earlier this week that the
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Hire outfit opens in Glasgow
Broadcast equipment hire specialist Metro Ecosse is to open a Glasgow office in BBC Broadcasting House, writes Barbara Marshall.