The learning zone
Article Abstract:
Channel 4 education editor Richard McKerrow is striving to make education entertaining through various programs. Some programs for 2001 include "Embarrassing Illnesses," in which people discuss their various ailments, "Living by the Book," in which people actually live out the advice in self-help books, and "Boy Meets Girl," where people take on the roles of the opposite sex.
Publication Name: Broadcast
Subject: Mass communications
ISSN: 0040-2788
Year: 2001
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Thompson faces immediate test
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The selection of Mark Thompson as Channel 4's new chief executive was messy and took some time, and he will have several issues to deal with immediately. The relationship between independent producers and Channel 4 management must be addressed.
Publication Name: Broadcast
Subject: Mass communications
ISSN: 0040-2788
Year: 2001
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Thompson: one year on
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Mark Thompson celebrates his first year as head of Channel 4 next week. He has spent much of the last year trying to fix Channel 4's many problems and faces numerous challenges in his second year.
Publication Name: Broadcast
Subject: Mass communications
ISSN: 0040-2788
Year: 2003
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