Shaps hails new era in ITV drama
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Simon Shaps, ITV's director of television, announced its new drama shows from top producers, despite Michael Grade's plan to do more in-house production. These shows includes "The Palace" from Company Pictures, Shed's "Rock Rivals" and "Moving Wallpaper" and "Echo Beach" from Kudos Film. ITV's plans for its drama programming are discussed as well.
Publication Name: Broadcast
Subject: Mass communications
ISSN: 0040-2788
Year: 2007
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ITV factual 'powerhouse' faces job losses
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The decision of ITV Productions to sack up to 30 employees from its factual department in Leeds as a part of its business operations' reassessment is discussed.
Publication Name: Broadcast
Subject: Mass communications
ISSN: 0040-2788
Year: 2007
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Opie and Hunt start the search to fill gaps in Five's commissioning team
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The efforts done by Lisa Opie and Jay Hunt, directors of Channel Five, to recruit the commissioning team are presented.
Publication Name: Broadcast
Subject: Mass communications
ISSN: 0040-2788
Year: 2007
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