Bennett quits BBC for Discovery post

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Jana Bennett, BBC Production deputy chief executive and director of programs, has confirmed that she is to join Discovery Communications as senior vice president and general manager of The Learning Channel. Bennett has been considering the Discovery offer for several weeks. She will leave the corporation in mid-Sept., relocating with her family to the US, near Washington D.C. Front runners for her jod are said to include Jeremy Gibson, Lorraine Heggessey, Anne Morrison, Glenwyn Benson, and Peter Salmon.

Television Broadcasting, Television broadcasting stations, Television broadcasting industry, Discovery Communications Inc., Bennett, Jana, BBC Production

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TCM beefs up original shows

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Turner Classic Movies (TCM) has named Nick Leaf as its new creative director. Leaf's appointment is part of TCM's efforts to sure additional original programming.

Turner Classic Movies Inc.

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HBO's mobile man

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Stanley Fertig, international senior vice-president of television broadcasting firm Home Box Office, discusses the introduction of mobile television concept.

Wireless communications, Interview, Wireless communication systems, Mobile communication systems, Home Box Office Inc., Wireless technology, Fertig, Stanley

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