Isle of Man TT coverage nominated for top award
Tuesday 01 December 2009
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The television coverage of the 2009 Isle of Man TT has been nominated for another prestigious award.
North One Television’s coverage has made the Best Sports Programme shortlist for the Broadcast Magazine Awards.
The TT lines up alongside TV coverage of the Cheltenham Gold Cup, Cricket on Five, Formula One’s Monaco Grand Prix, the Volvo Ocean Race and Wimbledon 2009.
Broadcast is a leading weekly magazine for the UK television and radio industry.
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The awards recognise and reward excellence in the UK television programming industry and judging criteria includes creativity, quality, originality and results. There are 20 different categories covering all aspects of UK TV, including Best Entertainment Programme, Best Daytime Programme, Best News Programme, Best Drama and Best Documentary Series. Shortlisted programmes include Britain’s Got Talent, X Factor, Harry Hill’s TV Burp and the leading soaps.
North One Television Chief Executive Neil Duncanson said:
'Obviously we are delighted to receive this nomination - and in great company too. ITV4 is also extremely pleased with the recognition. While the BAFTAs are the premier awards in our industry, the Broadcast Awards have grown into a major fixture on the media calendar.'
'It really is testament to the hard work and creativity of the whole team - including many from the Isle of Man - and augurs very well indeed for next year and beyond'
Tourism and Leisure Minister Martyn Quayle added:
‘Congratulations are due to everyone who worked on the programmes, which are playing a really important role in promoting not just the TT races, but the overall attractiveness of the Isle of Man to a global market.’