Capron hits out at BBC over tenders

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BBC's requirement that bidders for BBC1's Question Time must have substantial business and production base outside the M25 has been criticized by Christopher Capron of Capron Productions, the producer of the show for the last four years. Capron, who is set to retire from television, commented that a production base in regional or non-metropolitan area is of no use considering that the nature of the show is politics and it must be produced inside London, UK. BBC plans to make some changes in Question Time but will retain David Dimbley as its host regardless of which company wins the contract.

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Requirement that bidders for BBC1's Question Time must have business & production base outside M25 hit by Christopher Capron

Use of services, British Broadcasting Corp.

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Rivals swoop for dropped C4 sports

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ITV and Channel 5 have taken a fast move to negotiate for the rights to air US basketball and football games, respectively, following Channel 4's decision not to renew its contract with the National Football League (NFL) and the National Basketball Association (NBA). C5 has signed a one-year deal with the NFL to air a live game every Monday as well as the 30-minute magazine show "NFL Blast" every Saturday afternoons. Meanwhile, ITV is understood to be negotiating for the rights to broadcast NBA games.

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Is in talks for the rights to Natl Basketball Assoc games after Channel 4 cancelled the airing of football and basketball games

Strategy & planning, Strategic alliances, Sports Teams and Clubs, Professional Football, ITV PLC, Channel 5

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