Central reservations: Central Broadcasting and BBC Pebble Mill are strong contributors to their respective networks and the region's independent sector is buoyant, but there is a feeling in the Midlands that the real decisions are still made in London

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Central Broadcasting and BBC Pebble Mill are strong contributors to their Midlands and East region networks. The takeover of Central by Carlton Communications created a new major production house, Carlton UK Productions, which has concerned independents, who believe that pitching ideas is more problematic and executives are even less accessible.

Services, Carlton Communications PLC

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Rise of the nether regions

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Independent TV production companies claim that while the three UK terrestrial broadcasters, the BBC, ITV and Channel 4, have pledged commitment to the regions, they all have their power base in London. Regional devolution is seen as an altruistic aim but in reality it is hampered by a continuing bias towards the south.

Demographic aspects

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