Gateway to the world: London is becoming increasingly important as a world distribution centre with a growing number of foreign companies setting up in the UK

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The local distribution business in Britain is flourishing and London is seen as the industry's Hollywood for TV sales, with more programmes being sold through the city than anywhere else around the world. National Geographic Television (NGTV) of Washington is planning to locate its sales and marketing operation in London. Other top US studios including 20th Century Fox, Paramount and Disney have had distribution outlets in the UK for many years. London headquarters are in close proximity to lucrative European areas, reinforcing the ability to offer marketing and promotional support.

Distribution

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Murdoch calls for digital freedom

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Moving towards digital broadcasting is vital to the competitiveness of free-to-air television, according to News Corp chairman Rupert Murdoch. He believes that the US government should drop plans to charge for the digital spectrum. At present, terrestrial operators must consult the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) about any plans to change to digital, and it is possible that a charge could be made.

Laws, regulations and rules, Beliefs, opinions and attitudes, Murdoch, Rupert

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BBC awaits Bland to open policy talks

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Sir Christopher Bland will have to address a number of high priority policy issues when he takes up his post as chairman of the BBC in Apr 1996. These will include funding of BBC Worldwide and the future of the licence fee. Bland is currently chairman of the government's Private Finance Panel, and knowledge gained in this role will prove very useful to the BBC and to BBC Worldwide.

Radio Broadcasting, Radio broadcasting stations, Management, Radio broadcasting industry, British Broadcasting Corp., Appointments, resignations and dismissals, Bland, Christopher

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