BBC slashes OUPC jobs by 40 per cent

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BBC Production is eliminating 40% or 61 positions, which are part of its core program production team, at its Open University Production Centre (OUPC) in the next four years. BBC, which plans to relocate those who will not be given new positions to other positions, is currently negotiating with Bectu, the broadcasting union, regarding its job cuts and removal of redundant positions. BBC is reportedly reorganizing OU's commissioning process as BBC separates its broadcasting and production operations. BBC Production plans to absorb OUPC while BBC Broadcast will be subcontracted for OU's TV output.

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Eliminates 40% or 61 positions at its Open University Production Centre (OUPC) in the next 4 years

Labor force information, BBC Production

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Principal finds foreign favour

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Principal Films, the London, UK-based factual production unit of Principal Media Group, has unveiled a list of new documentary programs commissioned by overseas broadcasting companies. The 3 x 60-minute "Parachute," currently in production and set for delivery in the spring of 1999, has been commissioned by Discovery Channel, TLC US and La Cinquieme. Principal will produce "Breakout" and "High Stakes" for TLC US; "Mind Control Murder" for A & E Television Networks; and "The Miracle of Death" for Discovery Channel.

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Unveils a list of new documentary programs commissioned by overseas broadcasting companies

Services information, Principal Films

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