Pact allays quota fears

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Television producers' alliance Pact insists the BBC's 25 per cent production quota for independent companies will remain intact despite rumors that 'super indies' want to reduce it in exchange for more rights. The misunderstanding emerged after smaller independent production companies were shut out of a meeting between the 'super indies' and representatives from the Department of Culture, Media, and Sport.

British Broadcasting Corp., Political activity

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Satire revival

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Giles Pilbrow is producing a half hour computer animated show for ITV called "Spitting Image", based on his live action show of the same name from the 1990s. With Pilbrow's credentials, many feel the show could promote a revival in satirical comedy.

Television Broadcasting, Forecasts, trends, outlooks, Television broadcasting stations, TV Program Production, Television broadcasting industry, Forecasts and trends, Beliefs, opinions and attitudes, Television direction, Independent Television (United Kingdom), Television producers and directors, Television directors, Television producers (Persons), Computer animation, Satire, Pilbrow, Giles

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Living with the enemy

Article Abstract:

"Survivor" television programs such as Castaway, Shipwrecked, Big Brother, and The Mole attract heavy press interest and phenomenal ratings.

Strategy & planning, Product introduction, Media coverage

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