All Broadcast articles in 02 November 2001 – Page 2
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NDS NET INCOME STABLE
NDS has reported first quarter net income of£7.6m to 30 September, almost unchanged from the same period last year. However, this is on revenue of£60m, up 10 per cent
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Industry hints at recovery
Clear Cut Pictures has recruited four staff following the completion of a£300m expansion programme, while other facilities are also expanding, writes Barbara Marshall.
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TRADE TALK - Hidden talent
With Carlton's comedy department closing its doors, will controller of entertainment Mark Wells find non-scripted comedy a laughing matter?
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TX - Unsuspecting heroes
If a half-naked man turns up on your doorstep asking to borrow your phone, it's already a strange day. If you then bump into your favourite popstar out shopping and they
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Heggessey orders romance
BBC 1 controller Lorraine Heggessey has ordered a new romantic comedy series to be made by the original producer of ITV's hit Cold Feet, writes Leigh Holmwood.
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GOVERNORS RULE ON WAR
The BBC governors have given their full backing to the corporation's coverage of the war in Afghanistan, saying the BBC's independence and decision-making ability must be upheld in the face of
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GLASSWORKS UPS STAFF
Digital effects specialist Glassworks has promoted two key staff as part of a restructure that will see the company expand into new areas of business. Sally Mattinson has been promoted to
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Parkinson gets the nod in Skinner showdown
It was a primetime win for BBC 1 on Monday. And Tuesday. And Thursday. In fact, this week every day except Wednesday and Sunday was a BBC 1 day. The dominance
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Sky readies pop music first
Sky One has lined up a new primetime pop music series and commissioned former Top of the Pops producer Ric Blaxill to make it, writes Simon Ellery.
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OFF THE RECORD - He's a jolly fellow
There must have been something very 'luvvie' in the water at Itel. We've had Andy Mac's acting; now we get Chris Fletcher's photography. Not to be outdone by Beano, Fletch has
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INTERVIEW - Selling family values
With a hefty US backer and a history of making wholesome family programmes, Hallmark Channel has grown in share and ad revenue. But Jeff Henry knows the road ahead will be tough.
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EMAP KRADIO LAUNCH
Emap Performance is planning to launch a new station called Kradio and will be applying for the new east Midlands regional radio licence in order to broadcast it. Kradio, which will
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Elliott orders thrillers for ITV
ITV controller of drama Nick Elliott has ordered a trio of major dramas for next year's schedule, in spite of recent concerns over future budget levels.Monogram has received its first commission
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ITC DISABILITY REPORT
The Independent Television Commission has urged broadcasters and producers to employ more people with disabilities and has called for an 'industry-wide discussion' on the cost of funding disabled workers. The call
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ITV DIGITAL FIGURES UP
ITV Digital has clocked up 138,000 subscribers to the ITV Sport Channel, with its total subscriber base jumping by 82,000 to more than 1.2 million, according to figures for the quarter
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RFU IN SPORTEV DEAL
The Rugby Football Union (RFU) has struck a deal with internet sports publisher Sportev to stream video footage of England international and Premiership club rugby matches worldwide. A free internet trial
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COMMUNICOPIA HIRINGS
Brighton-based interactive television specialist Communicopia Group, which provided programming for failed financial service the Money Channel, has hired four staff. Victoria Reel account director Steven Lamb has joined the business development
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UKTV HIRES CHIEF
Former Auction Channel European managing director John Keeling has been named UKTV controller. He replaces Kathryn Mitchell, who left this year to join US cable channel Comedy Central (Broadcast, 31.8.01). Keeling
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OFF THE RECORD - The things people will do for charity
Chrysalis Group pixies have been digging deep to help one of their co-workers raise£2,000 for a national charity. And, luckily for OTR, they seem to have been suitably embarrassing themselves
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Execs debate changing docs
ITV controller of documentaries and features Diane Nelmes this week criticised her employer for squeezing documentaries into late-night slots, as commercial broadcasters moved to reinforce their commitment to documentary making.Speaking at