A positive view from the cockpit
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There was considerable controversy when Charles Allen was appointed head of Granada in 1994, as he did not have a strong background in television broadcasting. However, he is now starting to be seen more positively. He strongly supports broadcasting companies making programmes, and is also looking for ways to boost advertising revenue. He sees considerable potential for moving into satellite television, but is less positive about digital terrestrial television in the UK.
Publication Name: The Independent
Subject: Retail industry
ISSN: 0951-9467
Year: 1995
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Greg Dyke took 7 million pounds sterling when he left ITV. Now he's hungry for more
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Greg Dyke enjoyed a rapid rise to fame and popularity, eventually becoming chief executive of LWT and extremely rich. He left this position when LWT was taken over by Granada, although he received 7 million pounds sterling from share options. He has now started a return to public attention as chiarman and chief executive of Pearson Television, and will be responsible for building up a media company.
Publication Name: The Independent
Subject: Retail industry
ISSN: 0951-9467
Year: 1995
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Out of a crisis, drama
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Critics have for some time been stating that the BBC has lost its ability to produce popular drama. However, there seems to have been a revival recently with the production of dramas including 'Common as Muck,' 'Roughnecks' and 'The Vet.' None of these dramas have been extremely successful, but they indicate that the BBC is now committed to popular drama again.
Publication Name: The Independent
Subject: Retail industry
ISSN: 0951-9467
Year: 1995
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