All Broadcast articles in 1 March 2013 – Page 2
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NewsUnions prepare joint BBC strike
The BBC is staring down the barrel of another staff walkout after Bectu, the National Union of Journalists (NUJ) and Unite decided to ballot members over industrial action.
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NewsPioneer hits C4 with meteor doc
Channel 4 has ordered a fast turnaround documentary about the recent meteor strike in Russia from Pioneer Productions.
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NewsITV pre-tax profits near £350m
ITV’s pre-tax profits grew 6% to £348m in 2012 after the company recorded impressive jumps in digital and production revenues.
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NewsBBC outsources factual post to Halo
Halo has won a contract to supply post services to the BBC’s factual department.
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CommentTV Critics: Heading Out; My New Hand; The Railway; Shameless
“If Perkins can keep the gags coming then this sitcom definitely has legs.” Read on for the verdict on last night’s TV.
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RatingsHeading Out hits home for BBC2
Sue Perkins’ new sitcom Heading Out launched strongly, smashing BBC2’s slot average by over 700,000 viewers.
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CommentOn lockdown with mafia boss Lou Ferrante
Jago Lee on the challenges facing Nerd TV of filming in some of the world’s toughest jails
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NewsITV to launch YouView & mobile micropayments
ITV plans to introduce micropayments into ITV Player across mobile and YouView further to the launch of the service online last year.
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NewsSky & BT share Premier League rights in Ireland
Pay TV broadcasters Sky and BT have secured the rights to show English Premier League football in Ireland, mirroring the latest moves in the UK.
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NewsUKTV plants Incredible Mr Goodwin viral with Vine
UKTV is to become one of the first broadcasters to use video-sharing service Vine as part of the guerilla marketing campaign for its forthcoming entertainment series, The Incredible Mr Goodwin.
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NewsNickelodeon unveils new programming slate
US kids broadcaster Nickelodeon has ordered a raft of new series including a spin-off of Dora The Explorer and an animated series from the creators of The Adventures of Pete and Pete.
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NewsThe Review Show moved to BBC4
BBC2’s The Review Show is to be moved to BBC4 and scaled back to a monthly slot as the multichannel refreshes its arts output.
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NewsFX orders special-ops series from Sons Of Anarchy creator
US cable network FX has ordered a dark action horror drama called Lucas Stand from Sons of Anarchy creator Kurt Sutter.
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NewsLive streaming dwarfs VoD views
Live video content was viewed for 18 times longer than VoD content via desktop PCs in the final quarter of 2012 according to the latest global data from streaming providers Ooyala.
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NewsSky 1 scuppers Sinbad
Sky 1 has cancelled Impossible Pictures’ big-budget drama Sinbad after a single series.
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FeaturesHow to get a break in TV
Five leading figures in TV and radio recruitment offer their tips and advice for taking that all important first or next step onto the ladder
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CommentPut data at the top of the list
Broadcasters should learn from Ocado’s model, says Kate Bulkley
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The Broadcast InterviewJane Featherstone, Kudos
Kudos chief executive Jane Featherstone discusses life after Hustle and Spooks, remaking Scandi hit The Bridge and the game changing arrival of Netflix and Hulu
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CommentIt’s well worth UK indies taking the road to Rio
Despite bureaucracy, Brazil offers plenty of opportunity, writes David Nottman-Watt
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Behind The ScenesBroadchurch, ITV
I’d wanted to write a big ensemble piece for 10 years, but inspiration finally came on a walk along the cliffs near my home, says Chris Chibnall