Person: Peter Orton

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Bob the Builder group quashes takeover rumours

Bob the Builder group Hit Entertainment today moved to quash speculation it had received a takeover approach from a Swiss investment firm.

Sun, 14 Nov, 2004

Hit boss leaves following digital deal

Hit Entertainment parted company with its chief executive today after sealing a “transforming deal” giving greater US television coverage to Bob the Builder.

Wed, 20 Oct, 2004

Bob the Builder helps HIT Entertainment to record results

The phenomenal success of Bob the Builder has helped HIT Entertainment secure a record set of results over the last six months of last year.

Mon, 12 Mar, 2001

Barney the Dinosaur signed up by Fisher Price

HIT Entertainment has signed a deal with Fisher Price to make and market pre-school toys based on Barney the Dinosaur.

Fri, 23 Feb, 2001

Bob adopts new accent for US TV

Bob the Builder will hit US TV screens this week - complete with an American accent.

Thu, 11 Jan, 2001