All Broadcast articles in 18 March 2011 – Page 5
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The Broadcast InterviewPaul Whitehouse and Charlie Higson: having the last laugh
As their award-winning show Down The Line returns to Radio 4, the Fast Show alumni question why the creative freedom of radio can’t translate to TV. Paul Whitelaw reports.
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Behind The ScenesThe Kennedys, History
Ahead of the UK debut of controversial mini-series The Kennedys, Broadcast presents an exclusive behind-the scenes portfolio, while Michael Rosser speaks to the series’ creators.
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Behind The ScenesA Different Breed, Sky 1
Using the ‘performance doc’ style pioneered for Pineapple Dance Studios helped us blur the lines between ob doc and comedy, says Jonathan Stadlen.
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NewsLittleford to leave UKTV
UKTV channel controller Matthew Littleford is leaving the broadcaster after four years.
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RatingsMasterChef outplays football
WEDNESDAY: A vegetarian special of BBC1’s MasterChef outplayed Chelsea’s goalless Champions League draw with FC Copenhagen on ITV1.
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NewsWimbledon Film and TV Studios re-opens for business
Wimbledon Film and TV Studios, previously home to ITV1’s The Bill, opened for business this week after £500,000 was spent refurbishing the 220,000 sq ft site.
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Comment17 Mar '11
“A sad film that rightly offered no definitive conclusions.” Read on for the verdict on last night’s TV.
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NewsOfcom to review TV ad deals
Ofcom is to launch review of how TV advertising deals are agreed – a move that could change the way the UK’s commercial broadcasters make money.
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RatingsTop 100 network programmes
Find out who topped the ratings league table for network programming from 7-13 March and browse the top 100.
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RatingsTop 30 BBC2, Channel 4, Channel 5
Find out the top 30 programmes on BBC2, Channel 4 and Channel 5 from 7-13 March as well as the performance of all the terrestrials across week 10.
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RatingsTop 30 multichannel programmes
Find out the top 30 multichannel programmes for 7-13 March as well as the share of viewing across digital homes.
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RatingsGenre Overview
Browse the top 10 children’s, factual, drama, entertainment, sport and current affairs programmes from 7-13 March.
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RatingsDemographic Focus
Explore the ratings breakdown demographically across the main terrestrial and multichannel broadcasters for 7-13 March.
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RatingsA good week for drama
Waking The Dead and Wild At Heart saw bumper ratings, while footie kicked rugby into touch.
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RatingsGreat British BBC2 revival
BBC2 was very British this week, reviving quintessential British grub before sending us to work. Then it blew our minds with the romantic notion that we are all stardust; mind you, one day the sun’s going to explode. Channel 4, meanwhile, might feel the need to revisit the satirical drawing ...
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RatingsTwo-edged sword at BBC3
The new boss of BBC3 will arrive with some big hitting ratings winners already in place, including Junior Doctors, Being Human and EastEnders.
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NewsWorld Service journalist blames bosses for cuts
The BBC has come under fire for its lack of dedication to public service, with a senior journalist claiming this hampered the corporation when negotiating its new licence fee settlement.
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NewsSky to launch VoD Champions League service
Sky is launching a dedicated VoD website ahead of the quarterfinal stages of the Champions League that allows visitors to pause and replay the action in slow-motion.
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NewsEU funds Mercury doc streaming platform
Distributor Mercury Media is to use a €250,000 (£216,366) European Union grant to fund the full launch of an online documentary VoD platform.
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NewsKeo takes Landshare to US
Keo digital has secured another international licensing deal for its Landshare website in the US.