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Country : United Kingdom
Website: www.bbc.com


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Enter the dragon

With several business interests and a new book launch, James Caan barely has time to sleep.

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Hanging on the telephone

An offensive phone call by BBC stars Jonathan Ross and Russell Brand caused a public outrage.

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4K - Bane or blessing?

Shooting in 4K has recently become fashionable but it can be costly and impractical in post, writes Adrian Pennington.

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Visualising Super Hi-Vision

One of the highlights of this year’s IBC is sure to be the new demonstration of Super Hi-Vision. The 7680 x 4320 pixel television system has been seen before, but this year it will include two international links providing content into the Amsterdam demonstrations. Digital Studio looks at the prospects for definitions beyond HD.

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Five dead in light plane crash

Five people were killed in a light aircraft collision in the UK last month.

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Unlocking potential

Metadata – or the ability to tag information digitally within a data stream – has emerged as a vital tool for broadcasters looking to best manage and leverage archived programming content.

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The next frontier

An increasing number of broadcasters are looking to distribute their content via the internet to increase their audience share and create new revenue streams. John Parnell looks at some of the legal, commercial and technological challenges associated with establishing online TV services.

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BBC, KTV to produce film on Kuwait labour conditions

Presenter claims gov't will not interfere with production on controversial issue.

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Incredible footage of flying fish revealed

'Flying fish' airborne for 45 sec in one of longest recorded flights of acrobatic animal.

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London calling

BBC World Service Director Nigel Chapman discusses how BBC Arabic is faring against the competition.

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Safety matters

Richard Carroll on the importance of preparation when it comes to emergency services.

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Breaking news

After a short TV presence in the 90's, the BBC re-launched its Arabic language TV service in March.

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BBC discovers flying penguins

Remarkable footage of Adelie penguins hailed at one of most important discoveries in history of ornithology.

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Broadcast charter must be watched closely

Careful scrutiny needed to ensure freedom of expression not curbed, BBC official says.

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Pan-Arab news rivals say BBC no threat

Broadcasters say new Arabic channel will spur their own coverage and offer choice to region's viewers.

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BBC to launch Arabic news channel

BBC Arabic Television will be freely available across the Middle East and North Africa via satellite or cable.

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BBC Arabic to launch next month

After several delays, the BBC's new Arabic language channel is finally set to launch on March 11.

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Musharraf 'obstacle' to Pakistan stability

President's popularity nosedives ahead of elections, majority think re-election not valid, poll says.

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BBC workshops with Arab broadcasters

Aspiring multimedia students across the region will have their work featured on the BBC.

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Spun doctor

Alistair Campbell talks about PR and why Gordon Brown needs to tell his lackies to get back in their box.

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BBC to launch Persian TV news

BBC World Service secures gov't funds allowing it to go ahead with plans to launch TV channel in Farsi.

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BBC addresses crumbling public trust

Phone in programmes, including Comic Relief and Children in Need have deceived audiences.

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