All Broadcast articles in 11 June 1999 – Page 2
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Media agency claims digital intentions fall back
The number of people planning to sign up to digital television has dropped over the past six months, according to the results of a survey by media agency CIA MediaLab. Twenty-eight
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Airey defends cut in original quotas
Channel 5 director of programmes Dawn Airey has defended the broadcaster's successful bid to cut its original production quotas by 120 hours a year (Broadcast, 4.6.99).C5's total minimum requirement for original
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Porter to host On Digital's All Saints broadcast
Top of the Pops presenter Gail Porter has been named as the presenter of On Digital's broadcast of the final concert in the All Saints' sell-out U Tour (Broadcast,16.4.99). The concert
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Cable broadcasts to almost three million UK homes
Close to three million homes now take cable TV services, according to the latest figures released by the Independent Television Commission.On 1 April, 2,971,574 homes subscribed to cable, up by more
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Carlton International has licensed the Babes in the Wood format to Netherlands production company IDTV. Lucky Dog, producer of the UK version of the show for ITV along with Carlton Television,
Carlton International has licensed the Babes in the Wood format to Netherlands production company IDTV. Lucky Dog, producer of the UK version of the show for ITV along with Carlton Television,
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World view - Jason Deans in Los Angeles
The general consensus among UK buyers was that the 1999 LA Screenings produced no new ER, Millennium or Sex and the City. No must-have, buzz show that had foreign TV executives
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Animal Planet blazes into Brazil
BBC/Discovery Communications joint-venture pay-TV channel Animal Planet will launch on cable and satellite platforms in Brazil later this month.The service will be available to around 685,000 new subscribers via Net Brazil,
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Nigel Planer is narrating animated series Grizzly Tales for Gruesome Kids - produced by independents Honeycomb Animation and Elephant Productions through Carlton for Children's ITV (CITV), write Liz S
Nigel Planer is narrating animated series Grizzly Tales for Gruesome Kids - produced by independents Honeycomb Animation and Elephant Productions through Carlton for Children's ITV (CITV), write Liz Shackleton and Annie
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Willis to give Bafta annual lecture
United Productions chief executive John Willis will deliver the Bafta annual lecture in the academy's Princess Anne Theatre on Wednesday 23 June. Willis (left) will be talking about his past career
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Classic FM appoints Henley as programme manager
Classic FM news manager Darren Henley has been appointed programme manager at the classical music station and will work alongside incumbent programme manager Jane Jones. Henley joined Classic FM as a
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Pearson forms consumer arm
Pearson Television has set up a new consumer arm, Pearson Television Enterprises, to exploit the off-air potential of its programmes and brands, writes John Plunkett.
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Automatic TV develops internet preview service
Covent Garden multimedia company Automatic Television has developed a new service enabling production companies, advertising agencies and other media outfits to distribute video stills and live-action previews over the internet. Mediazap
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BBC brings drama to kids for autumn
BBC Broadcast head of children's commissioning Roy Thompson has greenlit more than 50 hours of new drama for the autumn/winter season.The slate includes five new dramas, the department's first feature-length film,
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Soho Images in first beta of Avid Symphony Universal
UK facilities group Soho Images has become the world's first beta site for Avid Symphony Universal, the 24-frame video post-production tool launched at NAB in April. Soho Group technical manager Andy
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CE Digital awarded Manchester multiplex
The local digital radio multiplex in Manchester has been awarded to CE Digital, the joint digital venture between Capital Radio and Emap Radio, writes John Plunkett.
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Hewland bags late-night ITV commission
Hewland International has landed a new commission from ITV night-time for a late-night arts show. An expected 25 x 30-minute run of Young Gifted and Broke, starting in late July, will
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WAR ZONE: SATURDAY NIGHT - Benchmark battle
Saturday nights have long been a major combat zone for the major broadcasters. Peter Fiddick examines the front line.
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Bazal invades houses for BBC
Changing Rooms producer Bazal has been commissioned to make a new long-running daytime show for BBC 1, writes John Plunkett.
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Lulu in talks for BBC Saturday night vehicle
The BBC has confirmed that it is speaking to Lulu about hosting a primetime Saturday evening show. Negotiations are continuing, with details of the format expected next week if a deal
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BBC and Talk to share Super League radio rights
BBC Radio and Talk Radio will share coverage of the Super League rugby league matches in a new five-year deal announced on Monday (7 June). The BBC has also signed exclusive