All Broadcast articles in 16 October 2009 – Page 2
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NewsC4 reveals second Family
Channel 4 has unveiled the second family that will go under the microscope in its Bafta-nominated documentary format The Family.
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NewsNewman leaves C4 for Objective
Channel 4 head of entertainment and comedy Andrew Newman is joining Objective Productions, returning to the indie sector after more than 10 years as a commissioner.
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NewsBaz bows out of race for C4 chair
Peter Bazalgette has ruled himself out of the running for the Channel 4 chairman job after thinking “long and hard” about the post.
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RatingsStripped schedule strategy
BBC1 took a gamble with a week’s worth of Criminal Justice - but was the plan worth the risk?
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NewsPilkington quits Virgin Media TV after six years
Virgin 1 and Bravo senior commissioning editor Lucy Pilkington is leaving her post to pursue other projects.
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Behind The ScenesMurderland, ITV1
The veteran actor is back on ITV but he’s no Fitz, playing a sensitive, vulnerable and heartfelt detective in this ambitious show, says Kate Croft.
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RatingsEngland win scores 8.3m for ITV1
England’s 3-0 victory over Belarus helped ITV1 clean up in the ratings, with a peak audience of 8.3m (36%) as it entered its climax.
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FeaturesLeaving TV: From producer to professional
Worries about work? Sick of insecurity? There is a light on the horizon. If you’re tired of the trials of television, transfer your skills to professional services, says Barry Shaverin.
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CommentMake content the focus of the BBC licence fee debate
Great content is more important than the level of the licence fee, says Alex Graham.
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CommentITV is gaining ground and holding its share
We’re obviously very grateful for Andrew Baker’s expert insight and his seven top tips for ITV - ‘Your mission, if you accept it’ (Broadcast, 09.10.09).
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CommentReturn of the creative urges
Creativity returned to Mipcom last week, and with it, the money.
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NewsBravo beefs up schedule with Strongest Man deal
Bravo has struck a deal with IMG Media to secure the exclusive UK rights for the 2009 World’s Strongest Man competition.
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Grimefighters mops up global deals at Mipcom
ITV1 primetime series Grimefighters is to clean up schedules across Europe and Australasia, while a major format deal is close to completion in the US.
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NewsAsia sales for BBCW
BBC Worldwide has sold nearly 500 hours of shows, including The Sarah Jane Adventures, to Asian broadcasters.
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The Broadcast InterviewRichard Melman, AETN UK
Celebs? No thanks. And forget WWII overkill. This channel head wants history that hits home with a capital ‘H’. Robert Shepherd finds out about the future for programming the past.
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NewsC4 gives all-female sketch show a slot in comedy season
Channel 4 has extended its forthcoming pilots season Comedy Showcase to seven episodes after greenlighting an all-female sketch show from Objective Productions.
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NewsDCD Media secures record $11.7m in deals from US
DCD Media acting chief executive David Green has urged his company and the wider indie market to pitch more shows to US broadcasters after September Films won a company record $11.7m (£7.4m) worth of business.