The light stuff
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Working as a researcher is a good way to enter the world of light entertainment television programme producing, according to Emma Cornish, who works in BBC Production's entertainment group. She began as a researcher, and later became an assistant producer. She has recently had the opportunity to produce two series of her own. Pearson Television Productions (UK) Chief Executive Alan Boyd entered the television industry as a technical operator, but later moved into light entertainment producing, where he is still active.
Publication Name: Broadcast
Subject: Mass communications
ISSN: 0040-2788
Year: 1997
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An around the world trip with the BBC Natural History Unit's The Life of Birds
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An executive producer recalls his experiences of making the British Broadcasting Corporation Ltd series 'The Life of Birds' for the Natural History Unit. He recalls some of the adventures the production team experienced in getting the right shots. He notes how the series was made from 175 miles of film which will be shown during ten 50 minute programmes. Some of the filming trips to the 42 countries visited for the series are discussed. The series cost 7.5 million pounds sterling and took three years to complete.
Publication Name: Broadcast
Subject: Mass communications
ISSN: 0040-2788
Year: 1998
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TV soap's Mr Fix-it
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The BBC is to give more attention to popular, contemporary drama and produce fewer costume dramas, according to head of drama series Mal Young. He rejects accusations that his commissions and recommissions will lead to a rise in the number of series about the police and about medical personnel. He believes that many BBC series need to be made less clean and clinical. He welcomes the fact that he has been able to act independently and to use his instincts.
Publication Name: Broadcast
Subject: Mass communications
ISSN: 0040-2788
Year: 1998
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