All Broadcast articles in 11 April 2013 – Page 2
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Comment50 shows that changed TV: the 70s
The Wit continues its countdown of shows that changed the face of TV during the 1970s.
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NewsSky secures record number of Bafta nods
Sky’s original content push has seen it rewarded with a record Bafta nominations haul – as ITV’s Exposure documentary on Jimmy Savile continued to receive recognition.
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NewsSwedish VoD start-up plots UK launch
MipTV: Swedish web-based pay TV service Magine, backed by digital evangelist Jon Gisby, has scheduled a UK launch early next year.
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RatingsMargaret Thatcher docs leave viewers cold
Broadcasters’ efforts to clear the decks for Margaret Thatcher obituaries left viewers cold - while Made in Chelsea delivered record ratings for E4.
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CommentTV Critics: Fit to Rule; Made in Chelsea
“There is enough playfulness and zest to keep our attention for the full hour.” Read on for the verdict on last night’s TV.
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NewsJimmy McGovern and Tony Jordan pen BBC dramas
MipTV: New dramas from signature writers Jimmy McGovern and Tony Jordan have been announced by the BBC’s controller of drama commissioning, Ben Stephenson.
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NewsCBeebies reboots Andy’s Dinosaur Adventures
CBeebies is replacing the BBC Natural History Unit’s series Andy’s Wild Adventures with a reboot – Andy’s Dinosaur Adventures.
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NewsSunset+Vine tackles IMG football contracts
Sunset+Vine is poised to take over IMG Media’s FA Cup and other high-profile football production contracts after ESPN sold its rights to BT Sport.
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NewsMipTV Tuesday: at a glance
Broadcast’s round-up of news from day two of MipTV in Cannes includes Warner Bros acquisition of the rights to Spanish gameshow Money Time and a Max Steel recommission.
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CommentOn-demand and innovative
Paul Robinson has been “disrupted and delighted” by his Sony and Arqiva Awards judging.
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News5 Live, Absolute & Talksport retain FAPL rights
Absolute Radio, BBC Radio 5 Live and TalkSport have retained their respective Barclays Premier League commentary rights for a further three years.
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CommentTV Critics: The Science of Bubbles; Great British Sewing Bee; Keeping Britain Alive
“Soothing, escapist stuff, full of beautiful shots.” Read on for the verdict on last night’s TV.
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Comment50 shows that changed TV: the 80s
The ’80s are the next decade in The Wit’s rundown of TV’s most seminal shows.
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RatingsGreat British Sewing Bee stitches up C4's Bedtime Live
The Great British Sewing Bee built its audience marginally in its second outing and crushed competition from Channel 4’s Bedtime Live.
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NewsZodiak Kids strikes VoD deals
Zodiak Kids has secured a series of VoD deals which will see its shows distributed via emerging platforms in France, Germany and Scandanavia.
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NewsITV to air Vicious Xmas special
MipTV: ITV has ordered a special festive edition of gay sitcom Vicious - which could air in a peak time slot on Christmas Day - despite the fact the first episode is yet to air.
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NewsTony Hall meets Bectu & NUJ to quell strike threat
BBC director general Tony Hall has met with unions today in an attempt to ward off the threat of further strike action.
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NewsUS cable network GSN catches The Chase
ITV daytime quiz The Chase has been picked up by US cable channel the Game Show Network.
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CommentLess is more for MipTV
The Cannes festival may have been less bustling - but real business was done, says Steve Clarke.
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NewsITVS GE shops crime spree at Mip
MipTV: ITV Studios Global Entertainment (ITVS GE) has struck a raft deals for returning crime dramas Agatha Christie’s Marple, Vera and Lewis.