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Broadcast News Archive for
October, 2000
31/10/2000
BBC NEWS PLANS MOVE TO MODERN CENTRE
THE BBC are to move their renowned London HQ, Broadcasting House, into a ‘modern centre for global broadcasting’ by the end of the decade. BBC Radio, BBC World Service, BBC News and BBC Online News
THE BBC are to move their renowned London HQ, Broadcasting House, into a ‘modern centre for global broadcasting’ by the end of the decade. BBC Radio, BBC World Service, BBC News and BBC Online News
31/10/2000
BBC PUBLISH UPBEAT GOVERNORS' REPORT
THE BBC Board of Governors met recently at Broadcasting House, Belfast, for a briefing on audience developments in Northern Ireland and a meeting with BBC staff. The account from the Board of Governo
THE BBC Board of Governors met recently at Broadcasting House, Belfast, for a briefing on audience developments in Northern Ireland and a meeting with BBC staff. The account from the Board of Governo
31/10/2000
BIFA AWARD WINNERS ANNOUNCED
JUSTINE Wright, editor of ‘One Day In September’, won the ‘Best Newcomer (off-screen)’ at the recent British Independent Film Awards held at the Café Royale in London. Sponsored by ultimatefilm.com,
JUSTINE Wright, editor of ‘One Day In September’, won the ‘Best Newcomer (off-screen)’ at the recent British Independent Film Awards held at the Café Royale in London. Sponsored by ultimatefilm.com,
31/10/2000
DB BROADCAST APPOINT STUDIO MANAGER
CAMBRIDGESHIRE based dB Broadcast have appointed Phil Snuggs as their new Studio Manager. Prior to joining dB in February 2000 as Project Manager, Snuggs spent more than 20 years with the BBC, starti
CAMBRIDGESHIRE based dB Broadcast have appointed Phil Snuggs as their new Studio Manager. Prior to joining dB in February 2000 as Project Manager, Snuggs spent more than 20 years with the BBC, starti
31/10/2000
ONDIGITAL ADMITS 'CHURN RATE' IS HIGH
ONDIGITAL, the pay television and interactive platform jointly owned by Carlton and Granada Media, have admitted that they were suffering a churn rate of lost subscribers approaching 20 per cent a yea
ONDIGITAL, the pay television and interactive platform jointly owned by Carlton and Granada Media, have admitted that they were suffering a churn rate of lost subscribers approaching 20 per cent a yea
31/10/2000
ONDIGITAL LAUNCH NEW ONVIEW GUIDE
ONDIGITAL have launched a new interactive Electronic Programme Information Guide ONview. Using Mheg technology, this free to air service will run alongside the existing ‘now and next’ on screen guide
ONDIGITAL have launched a new interactive Electronic Programme Information Guide ONview. Using Mheg technology, this free to air service will run alongside the existing ‘now and next’ on screen guide
31/10/2000
PACE EXTENDS LEADERSHIP IN EUROPE
PACE Micro Technology, based in West Yorkshire, have been confirmed as European digital set-top leader for the third year in succession. The latest report from independent research analysts Dataques
PACE Micro Technology, based in West Yorkshire, have been confirmed as European digital set-top leader for the third year in succession. The latest report from independent research analysts Dataques
31/10/2000
THE FILM CONSORTIUM PASSES REVIEW
THE FILM Council have announced that after an intensive six-month review they have agreed to the continuation of The Film Consortium’s film franchise. The franchise awarded in 1997 by the Arts Counci
THE FILM Council have announced that after an intensive six-month review they have agreed to the continuation of The Film Consortium’s film franchise. The franchise awarded in 1997 by the Arts Counci
31/10/2000
VISTEK APPOINTS NEW SALES EXECUTIVE
UK based Vistek Electronics have appointed Simon Crocker as UK Sales Engineer, with immediate effect. Formerly with Broadcast Technology, Crocker will be responsible for expanding Vistek’s UK custome
UK based Vistek Electronics have appointed Simon Crocker as UK Sales Engineer, with immediate effect. Formerly with Broadcast Technology, Crocker will be responsible for expanding Vistek’s UK custome
31/10/2000
VTR BUY SONY MULTI-FORMAT MONITORS
VTR PLC have announced that they have purchased 11 BVM-D24E1WE 24-inch monitors and one BVM-D14H5E 14-inch monitor from Sony Broadcast & Professional UK. The monitors have been installed throughout t
VTR PLC have announced that they have purchased 11 BVM-D24E1WE 24-inch monitors and one BVM-D14H5E 14-inch monitor from Sony Broadcast & Professional UK. The monitors have been installed throughout t
30/10/2000
BIRMINGHAM FILM FESTIVAL RETURNS
ONE of Britain’s premiere film and television events, the Birmingham Film and Television Festival, will be returning for its 16th year from November 15 to 25. The Festival will preview new world cine
ONE of Britain’s premiere film and television events, the Birmingham Film and Television Festival, will be returning for its 16th year from November 15 to 25. The Festival will preview new world cine
30/10/2000
BSKYB'S £3M SONY BETACAM SX CONTRACT
BSKYB have awarded Sony Broadcast & Professional UK contracts worth in excess of £3 million for Betacam SX camcorders, VTRs and portable field editors. Products specified in the contract include the
BSKYB have awarded Sony Broadcast & Professional UK contracts worth in excess of £3 million for Betacam SX camcorders, VTRs and portable field editors. Products specified in the contract include the
30/10/2000
CONFERENCE TO TACKLE CHILDREN’S TV
JANET Anderson, the Under Secretary of State for Film and Broadcasting, is to deliver the keynote speech at Voice of the Listener and Viewer’s sixth annual conference on children and television to be
JANET Anderson, the Under Secretary of State for Film and Broadcasting, is to deliver the keynote speech at Voice of the Listener and Viewer’s sixth annual conference on children and television to be
30/10/2000
ELSTEIN HANDS OVER TO AIREY AT C5
DAVID Elstein, Chief Executive at Channel 5, has announced his decision to leave his post at Channel 5. Dawn Airey, Director of Programmes, has since been appointed to succeed Elstein. However, Airey
DAVID Elstein, Chief Executive at Channel 5, has announced his decision to leave his post at Channel 5. Dawn Airey, Director of Programmes, has since been appointed to succeed Elstein. However, Airey
30/10/2000
MTV: BECTU THREATENS ACTION
MTV NETWORKS Europe, broadcaster of several music channels, could be the first company to be the subject of a bid for BECTU recognition under the new Employment Relations Act. New proposals by manage
MTV NETWORKS Europe, broadcaster of several music channels, could be the first company to be the subject of a bid for BECTU recognition under the new Employment Relations Act. New proposals by manage
30/10/2000
MUNRO DESIGN FFS MUNICH
MUNRO Associates, London-based designers, have converted an old cinema in the centre of Munich into a state-of-the-art film post production facility incorporating a large digital film dubbing centre.
MUNRO Associates, London-based designers, have converted an old cinema in the centre of Munich into a state-of-the-art film post production facility incorporating a large digital film dubbing centre.
30/10/2000
SKILLSET UPS HEALTH AND SAFETY TRAINING
SKILLSET, the national training organisation, are to invest a further £75,000 into their subsidised Health and Safety Training programme. The funding, which will be drawn from Skillset’s Freelance Tr
SKILLSET, the national training organisation, are to invest a further £75,000 into their subsidised Health and Safety Training programme. The funding, which will be drawn from Skillset’s Freelance Tr
30/10/2000
TEXAS INSTRUMENTS RECEIVE BKSTS AWARD
TEXAS Instruments (TI), providers in digital signal processing and analogue technologies, have received the British Kinematograph, Sound and Television (BKSTS) Technical and Scientific Achievement Awa
TEXAS Instruments (TI), providers in digital signal processing and analogue technologies, have received the British Kinematograph, Sound and Television (BKSTS) Technical and Scientific Achievement Awa
27/10/2000
AVITEL ANNOUNCES NEW US VENTURE
AVITEL Electronics UK have announced the restructuring and relaunch of their US subsidiary, Avitel Corporation. Avitel's Managing Director Chris Pollard (pictured) will take on the position of Presid
AVITEL Electronics UK have announced the restructuring and relaunch of their US subsidiary, Avitel Corporation. Avitel's Managing Director Chris Pollard (pictured) will take on the position of Presid
27/10/2000
BBC SCOOP BAFTA INTERACTIVE AWARD TRIO
THE BBC scooped three BAFTA awards at the BAFTA Interactive Entertainment Awards ceremony on October 26. The awards were awarded for online and interactive TV for News, Factual and Enhancement of Lin
THE BBC scooped three BAFTA awards at the BAFTA Interactive Entertainment Awards ceremony on October 26. The awards were awarded for online and interactive TV for News, Factual and Enhancement of Lin
27/10/2000
BECTU SUSPEND BALLOT ON BBC EDUCATION
BECTU have suspended a strike ballot in BBC Education after management clarified their final offer. The ballot was to be run in protest at plans to split up BBC Education and move staff to more gener
BECTU have suspended a strike ballot in BBC Education after management clarified their final offer. The ballot was to be run in protest at plans to split up BBC Education and move staff to more gener
27/10/2000
CARLTON WINS SCOTS AIRTIME SALES CONTRACT
CARLTON Sales have won the airtime sales contract for two ITV licence franchises, Scottish television and Grampian Television. Carlton sales will now be responsible for almost £1 billion of annual a
CARLTON Sales have won the airtime sales contract for two ITV licence franchises, Scottish television and Grampian Television. Carlton sales will now be responsible for almost £1 billion of annual a
27/10/2000
CONCERN ABOUT TV STANDARDS GROWS
THE BROADCASTING Standards Commission (BSC) have published a report that shows more people are expressing concern about television standards. The ‘Matters of Offence’ report is based on a result from
THE BROADCASTING Standards Commission (BSC) have published a report that shows more people are expressing concern about television standards. The ‘Matters of Offence’ report is based on a result from
27/10/2000
INDIAN UPGRADES FUEL SSL EXPANSION
OXFORD based Solid State Logic (SSL) have reported an increase in sales to the Indian sub-continent. Based in Mumbai, Sunny Super Sound recently upgraded their existing SSL equipment by adding incre
OXFORD based Solid State Logic (SSL) have reported an increase in sales to the Indian sub-continent. Based in Mumbai, Sunny Super Sound recently upgraded their existing SSL equipment by adding incre
27/10/2000
MERGER FORMS CHRISTIE DIGITAL SYSTEMS
CHRISTIE and Christie Digital Systems, who have regional offices in the UK, have announced they will merge to form one company under the name Christie Digital Systems. The merger, expected to be fina
CHRISTIE and Christie Digital Systems, who have regional offices in the UK, have announced they will merge to form one company under the name Christie Digital Systems. The merger, expected to be fina
