BBC launches drama initiative

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BBC single TV drama and films head David Thompson and Stephen Lambert, the editor of Modern Times, have introduced an initiative that is aimed to induce directors of documentaries to make dramas. According to Thompson, the initiative is geared specifically at developing low-cost drama projects for airing on BBC 2. Lambert is already the executive producer for an experimental drama, which was made by Paul Pawlikowski, a documentary director. Pawlikowski's experimental drama, which centers on young car thieves in Bradford, is anticipated to be aired on BBC 2 later in 1998. Pawlikowski's feature film entitled, "The Stringer," was premiered in May 1998 at the Cannes film festival.

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Its single TV drama and films head David Thompson launches an initiative to encourage documentary directors to make dramas

Public affairs, British Broadcasting Corp.

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Target reveals its programme slate

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Target Distribution, a new indie distributor, has finalized its programming slate. The Target launch will be in October 1998 under managing director Alison Rayson's direction. Target will also be sharing distribution rights with Mayfair Television Entertainment on several titles. The latest series of TalkBack panel shows will be distributed by Target Distribution as well.

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Has announced launch of new programming slate

Product introduction, Target Distribution

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3G mobiles: balancing the books. (third generation mobil telephone licenses in the UK)

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The five companies which won the bidding war for 20-year UK licenses for third generation mobil phone service with pay between 6 and 11 pounds sterling each before they launch their service in 2002. The moral view on the UK's auction process, and the economic viability of services with such high licensing fees are discussed.

Market information - general, Forecasts, trends, outlooks, Radiotelephone communications, Cellular Mobile Radio Services, Cellular and Other Wireless Telecommunications, Mobile Radio Services, Telecommunications services industry, Telecommunications industry, Cellular telephone services industry, Cellular telephone services, Wireless communications services, Vodafone AirTouch PLC, Hutchison Whampoa Ltd., Licensing agreements, BT Cellnet, Orange PLC, One2One

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