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TV evangelist

Article Abstract:

Geoffrey Perkins, head of comedy for the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC), took a pay cut to work for the organisation because he wanted to move into mainstream television. As the director of Hat Trick Productions, Perkins has controlled a number of extremely popular comedy programs such as Drop The Dead Donkey and Have I Got News For You. His currently sees his major goal as managing the situation comedy slot at 20.30 hours. Perkins wants to work in both radio and television, and has already spent six years in BBC radio.

Officials and employees, British Broadcasting Corp., Perkins, Geoffrey

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Sales spree tops Granada's plans

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Granada Group is coming under considerable pressure to speed up the 1 billion pounds sterling sale of the parts of the Forte hotel and restaurant operation which it does not plan to retain. The group's media assets, which include LWT and half of Granada Sky Broadcasting, are very small in relation to its other activities, but in fact are very significant to the company's future profitability. Once the group has sold off its hotel operations, media activities are likely to be the focus of its attentions.

Television Broadcasting, Television broadcasting stations, Hotels & Motels, Hotels (except Casino Hotels) and Motels, Hotels and motels, Television broadcasting industry, Column, Granada Group PLC, Hospitality industry

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