Preferential treatment
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In July 1999, Channel 4 wrote a letter to independent production companies which implied a preferred supplier system was in the works. Most independents are complaining that the growing trend of two-tier commissioning will breed cronyism and creative laziness.
Publication Name: Broadcast
Subject: Mass communications
ISSN: 0040-2788
Year: 1999
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C4's autumn of trouble-making
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Channel 4 will use programs that probe into the government of Prime Minister Tony Blair and that discuss teenage sex issues to back up its plans. Channel 4 wants to become the center of "mischief-making" and controversy with such programming.
Publication Name: Broadcast
Subject: Mass communications
ISSN: 0040-2788
Year: 2003
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Channel 4 unveils single drama plan
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Channel 4 announced plans to launch a new single drama format for next years line up.
Publication Name: Broadcast
Subject: Mass communications
ISSN: 0040-2788
Year: 1999
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