Pride of London

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Sir Christopher Bland, the ex-chairman of London Weekend Television (LWT) and the newly appointed chairman of the British Broadcasting Corporation, is the subject of much discussion within the industry because some people are attributing his latest appointment to his connections with the LWT old boy network. Others, who have had careers in LWT, say that many good people have worked for the company and that the company recruitment standards are extreemly high.

Human resource management, British Broadcasting Corp., Bland, Christopher, London Weekend Television Ltd.

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Biblical proportions

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LUBE, joint production company, is making several films about the Old Testament entitled 'The Bible'. Each film will last for 94 minutes and will cost an estimated $5.5 million. The project will be completed in 1999. LUBE still has to film three-quarters of the Old Testament. The films have been 15 years in pre-production, and development costs total $10 million.

Motion Picture Production, Planning, Portrayals, Movie production, Motion pictures, Movies, Bible (Sacred work), Lube Inc.

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Neal diamonds

Article Abstract:

Gub Neal is pleased to have been appointed controller of drama at Granada. He is 36 years old. His move cut short a development contract with the BBC. Neal aims to expand Granada's horizons whilst maintaining its drama tradition. He will commission a few programmes, after determining gaps in ITV's schedule.

Television Production, Officials and employees, Television producers and directors, Television directors, Television producers (Persons), Granada Television International Ltd., Neal, Gub

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