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Choice's slate announced

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BBC Choice, which is being touted as a general entertainment channel to complement BBC 2 and BBC 1, has finalized commissions for a schedule of shows that will become part of the free-to-air channel's unveiling in September 1998. BBC Choice has commissioned a 30-minute sports news and features show that will be produced by Keith Bunker and will be aired everyday. Other shows of BBC Choice connected to BBC 1 production will include Watchdog Extra, with Geraldine McLelland as the show's executive producer for BBC features and events.

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Its BBC Choice finalizes commissions for a schedule of shows that will become part of the free-to-air channel's launch in 9/98

Author: Deans, Jason
Publisher: EMAP Maclaren Ltd.
Publication Name: Broadcast
Subject: Mass communications
ISSN: 0040-2788
Year: 1998
United Kingdom, Services information, British Broadcasting Corp.

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BBC America lands co-pro 'first.'

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BBC America has made its first co-production agreement for first-run BBC drama, with a package that includes Great Expectations, Aristocrats as well as The Mrs Bradley Mysteries. The package is worth a total of 12 million pounds sterling. BBC America will have the US premiere of The Mrs Bradley Mysteries, whereas WGBH Boston, its co-production partner, will premier the other two dramas. WGBH will contribute $4.2 million to the 12-million pounds sterling budget for the dramas.

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Has made first co-production agreement for first-run BBC drama, with package that includes The Mrs Bradley Mysteries

Author: Deans, Jason
Publisher: EMAP Maclaren Ltd.
Publication Name: Broadcast
Subject: Mass communications
ISSN: 0040-2788
Year: 1998
United States, Strategic alliances, BBC Worldwide Americas Inc.

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