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Breaking news coming in from GSN: Jamie Roberts has been named the new head of programming for GSN: The Nework For Games starting Monday, August 21st. GSN president Rich Cronin today said "Jamie Roberts brings over ten years of production and programming experience to the network, and that, coupled with his thorough knowledge of European television formats made him the idea candidate for our programming chief. Roberts has developed high-rated programs for Sky that include a diverse slate of genres from live specials to reality series to game shows. We're looking foward to having him produce competition-related content that complements multiple media platforms for GSN."

In this job, Jamie Roberts will be responsible for overseeing GSN's production, development, acquisitions and programming planning departments for the network. Roberts stated "I am thrilled to be joining GSN and its programming team as they continue to explore new television formats and content platforms. I hope to bring some fresh ideas to the network that will register with viewers and bring even more buzz to GSN." Roberts is responsible for the UK edition of "Entertainment Tonight", as well as broadcasting the "77th Annual Academy Awards" to England. He also was in charge of one of Sky TV's biggest hits, "The Match", from Endemol UK. Roberts began his TV career in 1993 as a producer/director of music and children's programming.

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