Lawrence to lead MAI way

Article Abstract:

Plans to bring together the Anglia and Meridian production teams into a single unit are designed to consolidate the position of MAI as the third strong group in the ITV network, along with Granada TV and Carlton UK TV. The responsibility for forming the new unit will rest with Vernon Lawrence, ITV controller of drama and entertainment. It is thought that he will be given considerable freedom of manoeuvre, being permitted to attract programme-makers from competing broadcasters.

Management, Planning, Meridian Broadcasting, Anglia Television Group PLC, MAI PLC

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Repeats are down and savings are up according to the BBC's Annual Report

Article Abstract:

The British Broadcasting Corporation has released its Annual Report and Accounts, in which is claims that 80 million pounds sterling has been redistributed into programming via 'efficiency savings'. The additional investment has resulted in an additional 445 hours of first transmissions, a 299 hour reduction in television repeats, and an extra 9,000 hours of national and local radio.

British Broadcasting Corp.

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ITN plans to cut costs in overhaul

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ITN is planning to re-organise its newsgathering oeprations and management with major cost cuts. There is concern that the distinctive nature of ITN's news programmes will be harmed by the centralisation of operations. The restructuring details have not yet been finalised by senior executives.

Independent Television Network Inc., Television broadcasting of news, Television news

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