Wild gamble?
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Some observers believe that the 20 million pounds sterling production and distribution deal between Carlton Television and National Geographic Television could present a serious threat to the BBC's Natural History Unit, which has a very strong international reputation. Carlton also regards the deal as a way of responding to the BBC's alliance with Discovery Communications. The deal will involve more than 300 hours of factual programming in the period to 2001, and Carlton regards it as having long-term potential, even though the initial budget is quite low.
Publication Name: Broadcast
Subject: Mass communications
ISSN: 0040-2788
Year: 1998
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A hard act to sell
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In 2000, dramas are still the television program genre that the UK has the most difficulty exporting, mainly due to uniquely British content and pacing. While content remains problematic, British viewers are solving the pacing issue by developing a taste for the faster American and German editing styles.
Publication Name: Broadcast
Subject: Mass communications
ISSN: 0040-2788
Year: 2000
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Broad horizons
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In the 1990s British television producers started seriously pursuing international markets in order to overcome dependence on British broadcasters. The first significant player that began the trend was Pearson Television.
Publication Name: Broadcast
Subject: Mass communications
ISSN: 0040-2788
Year: 2000
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