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In by the industry 30 years vétéran since itPeter was extending"Our objective its international is to provide network. a real présenter of the station's breakfast id 15,00 aalternative direct rival to thebecause majors. we We're do busi- not whethersion if theysultable be executives opportunities or et show,Glastonbury will coverage.anchor theLast BBC'sweek Skintfor This act Is Fatboy My Truth Slim Te ; local and international c ble.panies Thafs - appear. the advantage "We can ofbe befli co-produceBail also announced and présent a £3.5m 14 one-hour deal to Hut/Virgin's Gomez bt Onincluding The Boogie. the Jacksons hit Blâme If : an indépendant," he says. live shows on Channel 4. MUSIC WEEK 6 FEBRUARY 1999