All Broadcast articles in 19 June 2015 – Page 4
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News
MPs issue BBC rallying call
Labour leadership candidate Jeremy Corbyn has called for a strong public campaign of support for the BBC because the broadcaster’s record on self-defence suggests it has a “death wish”.
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Dial Square unveils TV sales tool
Dial Square 86 has put its investment strategy on hold to focus on the launch of an online trading platform designed to shake up the distribution market.
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Ten Alps eyes further deals after Reef takeover
Ten Alps is eyeing further UK acquisitions as it seeks to build a bigger British indie group.
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The Broadcast Interview
Tony Hall, BBC
Director general Tony Hall on the challenges facing the BBC and why the public must be involved in the licence fee debate
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Tony Hall: bring on the BBC debate
Tony Hall has warned the government not to “screw around” with the UK’s broadcasting ecology in an interview setting out the BBC’s stall ahead of charter renewal.
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Comment
BBC needs to come out fighting
Corporation has to engage the public as allies in funding fight
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TV stars: keep the BBC strong
Some of the biggest stars in UK television have signed up to Broadcast’s campaign of qualified support for the BBC.
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Comment
Let’s all work to make the BBC the best it can be
Corporation can lead the way in addressing regional imbalances, says Christine Payne
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BBC Scotland news boss joins charter renewal team
BBC Scotland head of news and current affairs John Boothman will oversee Scottish charter renewal negotiations after issuing an apology for making abusive comments about a camerawoman.
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Moov selects ChyronHego for BT Sport's UHD channel
Moov will use ChyronHego’s Lyric graphics system for BT Sport’s new ultra high definition (UHD) service.
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Believe eyes ITV co-pros
Believe Entertainment Group, ITV’s first digital investment, has revealed plans to co-produce content with other ITV-owned businesses and launch a UK division.
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In brief: Secret World Of Lego; Dispatches; Sarah & Duck; Penny Dreadful
Cineflix has picked up the rights to The Secret World Of Lego, while there are recommissions for Penny Dreadful and Sarah and Duck.
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Ratings
Undercover struggles for Dave
TUESDAY: Dave’s original scripted sitcom Undercover failed to track down a big audience in the face of tough competition.
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BBC2 orders RAF display doc
BBC2 has ordered an documentary series about the RAF’s special display teams from Red Arrows: Inside The Bubble indie Archie Productions.
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Comment
We must lose TV's diversity blind-spot
It is a shocking waste to let diverse talent go unrecognised, says Marcus Ryder
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Critics
TV Critics: Dara Ó Briain Meets Stephen Hawking; Your Inner Fish; Undercover
“Hawking’s answers, and his efforts to out-do O Briain in the comedy stakes, gave us a palpable sense of the man behind the world famous digital voicebox.”
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ITV expands drama commissioning team
ITV has beefed up its drama commissioning team by handing Sarah Conroy a permanent position.
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Chris Evans to lead new Top Gear line-up
Chris Evans has signed a three-year deal to lead a new line-up of Top Gear presenters.
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News
Ten Alps acquires Reef Television
Ten Alps has acquired Reef Television and restructured its board in a move that will result in founder Bob Geldof stepping down and Luke Johnson becoming a non-executive director.
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C4 indie stakes: phased investments revealed
Click to see the size of the initial stakes Channel 4 has taken in its Growth Fund indies.