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Chemical Media: doing a deal with the old owner, wheeling in a source of inspiration

The story of Chemical Media, the BBC, a bunch of travel guides and the Wheeler family is an alchemical tribute to the power of a team, the value of fun, and the wisdom of production control.

24 Jan 2014 12:00

David Tiley

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The story of Chemical Media, the BBC, a bunch of travel guides and the Wheeler family is an alchemical tribute to the power of a team, the value of fun, and the wisdom of production control.

Chemical Media has just announced that Tony Wheeler has taken a minority stake in the company, a the latest act in a long drama which went Lonely Planet Television as owned by Lonely Planet, then Lonely Planet TV as owned by BBC WW, and then Chemical Media.

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David Tiley

David Tiley was the Editor of Screenhub from 2005 until he became Content Lead for Film in 2021 with a special interest in policy. He is a writer in screen media with a long career in educational programs, documentary, and government funding, with a side order in script editing. He values curiosity, humour and objectivity in support of Australian visions and the art of storytelling.