Sidelines

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The Teletubbies children's television programme produced by Ragdoll Productions is aimed at helping pre-school children prepare for formal learning, says Anne Woods, Creative Director.The four characters are based on soft toys and have a television in their tummies. The language the Teletubbies use has been compiled from young children's first words and repetition is used to re-enforce learning skills. Parents' responses have been mixed, particularly over the baby language used. Teletubbies is financed by Ragdoll Productions and the BBC, with interest in buying the programme coming from across the world.

Analysis, Production management, Television programs for children, Ragdoll Productions

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Licence limbo

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British television programme formats are not protected by law unlike those of other broadcasting nations, including Italy and Spain. Television broadcasters will attempt to mimic successful programs in an increasingly competitive industry. Legal aspects of English law are discussed with reference to confidentiality, passing off, registered trade marks, copyright in parts and format copyright. A paper by the Department of Trade and Industry on the subject would progress legal amendments.

Laws, regulations and rules, Television broadcasting industry, Television broadcasting, International aspects, Television programs

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African Colossus

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Zenith Production's mammoth television series about the life of empire builder Cecil Rhodes is at last complete, twenty-five years after the idea was conceived. Director Anthony Thomas' series focuses on Rhodes' ruthless business and political exploits in South Africa during the second half of the eighteen hundreds. The huge project employed 10,000 extras and cost ten million pounds sterling to produce.

Research and Development in the Social Sciences and Humanities, History, South Africa, Portrayals, South African history, Zenith Productions Ltd., Rhodes, Cecil John

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