All Broadcast articles in 18 May 2012 – Page 4
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NewsRenewal leads to dip in C4 diversity perceptions
In the year that saw dwarves, gypsies and London gangsters on Channel 4, the broadcaster continued to be perceived as the leader in providing culturally diverse views and challenging prejudice in 2011.
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CommentC4 News: star of the month
Broadcaster came top with a ratio of 3:1 male to female experts in April, says Lis Howell.
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FeaturesThe balancing act facing C4
Channel 4 appears to be succeeding with its pledge to air edgy programming – but faces a challenge to restock its schedules with its take on bread-and-butter programming and returning staples.
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NewsC5 acquires JJ Abrams thriller Person of Interest
Channel 5 has secured the exclusive UK rights to JJ Abrams crime thriller Person of Interest.
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NewsFremantleMedia secures access to Prdctbl output
FremantleMedia has secured a multi-year deal with Sebastian Scott’s new production hub Prdctbl Media, which will give it exclusive access to produce international formats of the start-up’s shows.
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NewsBroadcasters claim Comms Act has lost momentum
Culture secretary Jeremy Hunt’s plans to overhaul broadcasting and communications policy in the UK are currently in the political wilderness, according to high-level sources across the industry.
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CommentTV industry bitten by app bug
Broadcasting is no longer just about content, says Kate Bulkley.
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The Broadcast InterviewDan Baldwin, Talkback
Talkback’s new managing director tells Jake Kanter why the recession has been good for the Celebrity Juice producer.
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NewsBBC docs to follow Olympians
Big-name Olympians Usain Bolt and Tom Daley and a host of up-and-coming British athletes will feature in a range of documentaries across the BBC this summer.
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NewsBBC probes insect world in Science US co-pro
The BBC is making a documentary investigating the miniature world of insects, uncovering the biological blueprint that enables them to survive and flourish a wide range of environments.
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CommentBBC comedy is on a high – no crisis here
BBC1 is currently the undisputed market leader in barnstorming and award-winning studio comedy – (Mrs Brown’s Boys, Miranda, Not Going Out and, imminently, Citizen Kahn).
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NewsEPG slots concern local TV bidders
Boris Johnson has waded into the local TV debate as bidders in London voiced concerns about BSkyB and Virgin Media’s reluctance to offer local stations prominent EPG positions.
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NewsLime hires I'm a Celeb... producer
Founding I’m A Celebrity producer Rebecca De Young has joined Lime Pictures as head of development, overseeing the producer’s non-scripted content from the company’s London offices.
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NewsMentorn renews Question Time contract
Mentorn Scotland has won the contract to produce BBC1’s flagship political panel show Question Time for another three years, fending off competition from Lion TV.
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CommentOff Cuts: True tales from TVC
BBC4’s Tales Of Television Centre, which airs tonight (17 May), is a treasure trove of tales from the iconic building.
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NewsNUJ seeks to quiz Hunt on licence fee at Leveson
Jeremy Hunt could face questions around his handling of the BBC licence fee settlement when he appears at the Leveson Inquiry later this month.
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CommentUS networks find fresh value in White Van Man
An open-minded attitude from ABC proved invaluable, says Adrian Poynton.
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NewsParthenon wins US order for Forensic Firsts
Parthenon Entertainment has secured a commission with US broadcaster Smithsonian Channel for a new six-part series about forensic investigations.