All Broadcast articles in 11 November 2011 – Page 4
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Behind The ScenesPostcode, CBBC
Our drama about South London teens took on a new significance when the riots kicked off a week after we’d finished filming, says Elaine Sperber.
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CommentWhy TV needs butterscotch
Innovation comes from being free to make mistakes and achieve great things, says Mark Rock.
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CommentConsistency plus surprise is the key to a great brand
Building a relationship with viewers is vital in this ‘business of failure’, says Liz Dolan.
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CommentOff Cuts: Bonneville in boneshocker
Hugh Bonneville is among the cast riding the wave of Downton’s success.
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CommentSocial media award goes to...
EMAs were a success for audience engagement, says Kate Bulkley.
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FeaturesEquality Act debate: Jobs for the boys and girls?
In light of the new Equality Act, the industry is again asking itself whether it is doing enough for diversity – both on and off screen. Lisa Campbell sat in on a debate at Channel 4 last week.
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The Broadcast InterviewDorothy Byrne, Channel 4
Under C4’s ‘creative renewal’, the head of news and current affairs is overseeing a radical change in approach, with more emphasis on training and public involvement.
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Behind The ScenesPhoneShop, E4
While BBC1’s Danny Cohen calls for more ‘blue-collar’ sitcoms, E4’s PhoneShop is an authentic look at high-street life, says Phil Bowker.
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FeaturesIs 3D living up to the hype?
Sales of 3D TV sets in the UK remain small and few commissions are yet available. But as the market matures, new business models are emerging, finds Adrian Pennington.
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NewsHamish Mykura to leave C4
Channel 4 has confirmed that Hamish Mykura, head of documentaries, is to leave the broadcaster after 10 years.
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NewsBectu: retransmission fees are a scandal
Bectu has waded into the retransmission fees row, slamming the current scenario in which PSBs pay BSkyB to appear on the platform as scandalous.
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NewsProduct debuts planned for BVE North
BVE North: The Manchester trade show opens its doors for the first time today, with a host of product debuts including the first UK demonstrations of Avid’s Media Composer six due to take place.
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FeaturesCanon's EOS C300 launch
Canon Europe professional marketing director Kieran Magee explains the background to the launch of its C300 camera.
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NewsBBC may open up on-demand content
The BBC has revised its syndication policy to make it more flexible for people to access iPlayer, opening up the possibility it could appear on premium platforms such as Sky.
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NewsPlayboy TV fined £110k over 'offensive' ads
Playboy TV has been fined £110,000 by Ofcom for broadcasting a series of adverts for adult sex chat services featuring “unsuitable” footage of women mimicking sexual intercourse.
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NewsRhythmix charity accuses Syco of 'arrogance'
The charity that forced The X Factor producers into changing the name of act Rhythmix has launched a fresh attack on Simon Cowell, accusing his company of “arrogance”.
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NewsSky Arts accelerates entertainment move
Sky Arts is moving up the EPG as part of a concerted move into entertainment and a tripling of its programme budget.
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RatingsE4’s Sorority Girls recruit 210k
TUESDAY: New E4 reality show Sorority Girls managed to pull more than 200,000 viewers on its debut while BBC3’s Don’t Tell the Bride hit a record high of 1.3m.