Merger most horrid?
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The proposed Carlton - United News and Media merger would virtually establish a duopoly within Independent Television (ITV). When Granada hinted at counter proposals to both Carlton and United, the Independent Television Commission argued that any of the potential mergers would be a regulatory nightmare.
Publication Name: Broadcast
Subject: Mass communications
ISSN: 0040-2788
Year: 2000
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Sitcom vacant
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Sioned Wiliam, Independent Television (ITV) controller of comedy, is developing sitcoms and sketch-based pilots from a one million pound fund set up in 2000 by director of programmes David Liddiment. ITV hasn't produced a successful sitcom in over two years.
Publication Name: Broadcast
Subject: Mass communications
ISSN: 0040-2788
Year: 2000
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ITC to trim ITV quotas
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ITV's regional programming quotas could be reduced according to a plan by the Independent Television Commission (ITC). The ITC is proposing that minimum quotas in the future should apply only to news, current affairs, and "other."
Publication Name: Broadcast
Subject: Mass communications
ISSN: 0040-2788
Year: 2000
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