BBC splashes out L23m on children

Article Abstract:

BBC Broadcast is launching a total 524 hours of children's programming for autumn 1998, valued at 23 million pounds sterling. BBC's Children's BBC (CBBC) will feature a number of new shows including a new kids' problem series titled Sort It for Sundays on BBC 2, a natural history program that aims to teach kids about animals titled The Animal Magic Show. CBBC is also featuring a new drama show titled Microsoap along with returning titles such as Byker Grove, Aquila and The Queen's Nose. The new CBBC line up, will be aired with a five-minute extension, will be launched in the week after the week including September 4, 1998.

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Launches a total 524 hours of children's programming for autumn 1998, valued at GBP23 million

Services introduction, BBC Broadcast Ltd.

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Granada and LWT face strike threat

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Granada Television and LWT, subsidiaries of Granada Media Group, are facing possible strike problems related to a company-wide salary hike for 1998. Bectu's branch at LWT has reportedly joined their colleagues at Granada in a call for a strike over the company's offer of a 3% increase in compensation. Granada and LWT expressed concern over the possibility that special projects, including LWT's preparations for its 30th anniversary that are set to be aired from Jul. 31, 1998, to Aug. 2, 1998, might be affected by an impending strike.

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Is facing possible strike problems related to a company-wide salary hike for 1998

Labor force information, Radio & TV Services NEC, Other Telecommunications, Mass media, Granada Media Group, LWT (Holdings) PLC, Granada Television International Ltd.

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Carlton's Allan to quit in September

Article Abstract:

Carlton Television's programmes director, Andy Allan, plans to retire from his position in the company in September 1998, which coincides with his 55th birthday. Allan, who cited that he has been negotiating for some time for a move, dismissed allegations that his impending departure from Carlton Television has a connection to issue concerning The Connection documentary show. Carlton Television's The Connection documentary has been accused of having its major elements faked.

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Has its programmes director, Andy Allan, planning to retire from his position in the company in 9/98

Executive changes & profiles, Carlton Television Ltd.

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