Amongst the paper flying at mipcom is this little gem from Class Act Inc. in Tokyo, Japan:

‘Dear prospective suppliers:

‘Class Act Inc. appreciates your unchanging kind attention and cooperation. We have recently reached an agreement with Japan Beautiful Aging Channel, an ambitious digital satellite broadcasting channel for seniors to be launched in early 1999, to act on its behalf regarding program acquisitions. We are looking for quality programs in the following particular areas:

‘Documentaries in art masterpieces, craftsmanship, nature and discoveries; first class shows, Shakespeare, Broadway to striptease.

‘Sensualities, instructional sex education programs for the seniors.’

Tapes can be sent to #1301, 3-17-15 Shiba, Minato-ku, Tokyo 105-0014, Japan or email at classact@roy.hi-ho.ne.jp