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Three executive producers from "The X Factor" U.K. are scheduled to speak on a Royal Television Society panel at Cavendish Conference Centre in London on January 22, 2013, at 6:45 p.m. Greenwich Mean Time.
The panel, titled "The Anatomy of a Hit: The X Factor," is open to the public. Tickets must be purchased in advance.
The panel is moderated by Paul Jackson, former ITV director of entertainment and comedy. The panelists are:
- Siobhan Greene, ITV Studios director of entertainment/"The X Factor" U.K. executive producer
- Nigel Hall, Syco Entertainment global head of television/"The X Factor" U.K. executive producer
- Richard Holloway, Thames TV managing director/"The X Factor" U.K. executive producer
"The X Factor" executive producer Simon Cowell, "The X Factor" U.K. host Dermot O'Leary and "The X Factor" U.K. judges Gary Barlow, Nicole Scherzinger, Tulisa Contostavlos and Louis Walsh will not be in attendance, according to the Royal Television Society.
All tickets are £12.50 each. A downloadable registration form is available by going to http://www.rts.org.uk/anatomy-hit-x-factor
The Royal Television Society website has this description of the panel:
"This is the story of how The X Factor reached our screens told by seasoned and lively performers who have steered the show since its initial conception and planning through to the casting, music and staging. It's an insider look at the creative process, the highs and lows told by the Executive Producers.
Rich in clips and anecdotes this will be a gripping narrative of how a hit show has helped revitalise ITV's ratings and throughout its long journey remained the gold standard of Saturday night entertainment."
An announcement on the Royal Television Society website says:
Please note that bookings will only be accepted as a telephoned/faxed credit card booking or in writing accompanied by payment. Places are NOT confirmed and tickets will not be issued until payment is received. All tickets are non-refundable. Please return Registration Form to: Events Department, Royal Television Society Kildare House, 3 Dorset Rise, London, EC4Y 8EN Tel: 020 7822 2820 Fax: 020 7822 2811 E-mail: events@rts.org.uk
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