All Broadcast articles in 18 April 2013 – Page 2
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RatingsPanorama North Korea exposé biggest since Savile
The BBC’s controversial documentary about North Korea has become the most-watched Panorama since its Jimmy Savile special.
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CommentTV Critics: Panorama; The Prisoners; Nature Shock; Plebs; Hoarder Next Door; Fit to Rule; Bread; James Nesbitt’s Ireland
“How much does Sweeney discover that isn’t already known?” Read on for the verdict on last night’s TV.
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RatingsBoston blasts send viewers to news channels
Coverage of the Boston Marathon bombings delivered sizeable audiences to the BBC and Sky’s rolling news channels.
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NewsClerkenwell's Wood joins Tiger Aspect
Clerkenwell Films’ Ellie Wood is joining Tiger Aspect Productions as executive producer, marking Will Gould’s first major hire since he was appointed head of drama.
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NewsLSE considers options after Panorama broadcast
London School of Economics (LSE) directors are meeting today to consider their options after the BBC broadcast its controversial Panorama investigation on North Korea.
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NewsC4 orders second helping of Chicken Shop
Channel 4 is returning to Clapham’s Rooster Spot for three more episodes looking at the day-to-day workings of a fried chicken shop.
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NewsDate set for DG select committee appearance
BBC director general Tony Hall and BBC Trust chairman Lord Patten are to appear in front of the culture, media and sport select committee on 25 April.
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NewsTwofour Rights strikes Scandinavian deals
James Nesbit is heading to Finland after Twofour Rights sold his latest documentary to broadcaster YLE.
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NewsFour Lions pulled from Film4 following Boston blasts
Chris Morris’ satirical film Four Lions, in which four men detonate explosives during the London Marathon, has been pulled from Film4’s schedules following yesterday’s blasts in Boston.
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NewsJames Harding issues rallying call to BBC journalists
James Harding has issued a rallying call to BBC News journalists after what he described as a “chastening” few months for the corporation.
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CommentTV Critics: Royal Paintbox; The Mindy Project; Secret Life of the Rockpools
“This tender and illuminating film gave us a sense of the inner and outer worlds of centuries of royals.” Read on for the verdict on last night’s TV.
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RatingsViewers drop off during Bedtime Live
Channel 4’s Bedtime Live bowed out with a series low of just over 500,000 viewers, as one-off documentary Secrets of the Shoplifters went on to steal a march at 9pm.
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NewsWatchdog moves to the Hospital Club
BBC consumer affairs programme Watchdog is moving to the Hospital Club while Television Centre is redeveloped.
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Comux opts for Nevion SI Manager
Comux UK, the company responsible for operating the UK’s local TV infrastructure, has selected Nevion as its first technology vendor.
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SES showcases delivery of Ultra High Definition content
SES launched its “Ultra HD Experience” at last week’s MIPTV to demonstrate the benefits of higher resolution formats to production firms and broadcasters.
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NewsYesterday returns to Raiders of the Lost Past
Yesterday has snapped up a second series of World Media Rights’ quest for legendary objects, Raiders of the Lost Past.
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Jungle exits Dean St, quits VFX and TV production
The Jungle Group is moving out of the VFX and TV production sectors ahead of the August closure of its Dean Street base.
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NewsITV's Jeff Pope preps Appropriate Adult follow up
ITV is working on a follow up drama to Appropriate Adult based on the life of Malcolm Webster, who was convicted of murdering his first wife and attempting to kill his second wife.
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NewsPinewood inks JV deal with China's Seven Stars Media
Pinewood Shepperton has entered into a joint venture agreement with Chinese media group Seven Stars Media to assess the potential for co-production deals.