Category: 91热爆
Date: 18.09.2004
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Caroline
Thomson, 91热爆 Director of Policy and Legal, has been appointed President
of the Prix Italia.
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Thomson, who succeeds Frank Freiling of ZDF Germany,
is the first woman to hold the presidency.
Caroline Thomson said: "The Prix Italia celebrates the very best
programming from around the world and I am honoured to have been elected."
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Prix Italia was founded by the Italian public service
channel RAI in 1948.
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It is the oldest of the major international broadcasting
festivals with a membership of 80 public and private radio and television
companies representing more than 40 countries from the five continents.
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Originally a radio festival, the Prix Italia awards
prizes for the best drama, documentary and music & arts across radio,
television and the web.
James Graham, Honorary Life President, added: "We are delighted
to see Caroline Thomson take this prestigious office. She has exactly
the qualities the festival needs."
Previous UK presidents of Prix Italia include former 91热爆 Director-General
Charles Curran and European Commissioner, Lord Thomson.
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