Taking sides
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British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) Production Chief Executive Ron Neil wishes to increase the output of in-house staff in conjunction with having access to independent production companies. The separation of the production and broadcasting units within the BBC has lead to more independent producers working with the Independent Commissioning Group, whilst the in-house staff feel they have been excluded from the chance of some commissions. In the field of entertainment 40% of commissions have been awarded to independents. A Coordinator of both in-house and independent production may be introduced.
Publication Name: Broadcast
Subject: Mass communications
ISSN: 0040-2788
Year: 1997
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The BBC1 series 'The Voyage of the Matthew,' which is to run for six episodes from May 25, 1997, combines education, documentary and drama reconstruction. It revolves around an expedition which plans to retrace the journey of explorer John Cabot in the 15th century. The series, produced by BBC Features, includes video logs from the ship which are intercut with pre-shot segments of dramatic reconstructions of the original voyage. It proved very difficult to obtain the video logs from the ship when it was in mid-Atlantic.
Publication Name: Broadcast
Subject: Mass communications
ISSN: 0040-2788
Year: 1997
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Pure Drama!
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The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) drama department has an annual budget of 184 million pounds sterling, yet some observers feel that much of the drama output is not of a sufficiently high standard. The lack of leadership in the drama department combined with several poorly received productions in 1997, has lead to an organisational crisis in the department. The BBC managers are looking for a new drama production manager who could reduce costs and introduce innovative and popular drama productions.
Publication Name: Broadcast
Subject: Mass communications
ISSN: 0040-2788
Year: 1997
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