Regional bias

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Pact, the trade organization for independent television programme producers in the UK, is putting pressure on Channel 4 to increase the proportion of regional commissions in its overall output to one-third in value and volume terms. This comes at a time when there is considerable interest among politicians in boosting regional strength in the UK. Channel 4 is showing signs of being willing to increase commissioning from outside London, England, having appointed Stuart Cosgrove as head of programming for Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales.

Television broadcasting industry, Television programs, Television direction, Channel 4

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Changing lifestyles

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UK film producer David Green helped launch the popularity of reality documentaries, with the development of a series of programmes about living in Hollywood. Green's production company is called September Films, which he joined in 1993. Hollywood Women was the first series, which proved a verysuccessful format. Other production companies have followed Green's idea and produced programmes in the same vein. Green is hoping to expand into films which are made and produced solely in the UK.

Television Production, Television production companies, September Films, Green, David (American educator)

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Wheeler dealer

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Channel 4 Television Co (C4) Head of Entertainment Kevin Lygo intends to commission around eight new situation comedies, to be shown on C4 during 1999. Lygo enjoys working for C4 because its gives him freedom to work with and encourage new talent. He joined C4 on Oct 1995 and moved into his current role in mid 1997. Lygo started his television career with the British Broadcasting Corporation Ltd, in 1982, but left in 1984 to work in Italy, as an art dealer.

Officials and employees, Television stations, Television producers and directors, Television directors, Television producers (Persons), Channel 4 Television Co., Lygo, Kevin

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