Television's power breakfast
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The launch of BBC's "Breakfast Time" on January 17, 1983 changed the entire UK television broadcasting industry, leading to the creation of other breakfast TV shows. The unique processes involved in making such shows have trained a lot of talented people who are now in the top ranks of the industry. A look back at breakfast TV and the talent it produced is given.
Publication Name: Broadcast
Subject: Mass communications
ISSN: 0040-2788
Year: 2008
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Commissioners
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BBC controller of fiction Jane Tranter, who commissioned top show "Cranford", ranks as the top commissioner in the UK television broadcasting industry for 2007. Commissioners are among the most powerful in TV because they decide whether a show will be aired or not. The top 12 commissioners in the industry and their works are given.
Publication Name: Broadcast
Subject: Mass communications
ISSN: 0040-2788
Year: 2007
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Massie sought to head Iostar division
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Bob Massie, former chief executive of TWI has been approached by start-up television company Iostar for heading its new venture. Complete details in this context are presented.
Publication Name: Broadcast
Subject: Mass communications
ISSN: 0040-2788
Year: 2007
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