All Broadcast articles in 2 October 2014 – Page 3
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NewsNUJ: newsroom sexism is rife
Women working in TV newsrooms are still being subjected to “staggering” levels of sexual harassment and sexism, according to a National Union of Journalists (NUJ) study.
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NewsViacom plans show sharing
Neighbours, Catfish: The TV Show, Gotham and Celebrity Big Brother are among the high-profile shows set to benefit from Viacom International Media Networks’ purchase of Channel 5.
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NewsA+E seeks real-life Sherlocks
A+E Networks UK’s Crime & Investigation (CI) channel is on the hunt for real-life versions of Sherlock and Broadchurch as part of its 50 hours a year of original commissions.
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Behind The ScenesGrantchester, ITV
Producers of the ITV crime drama are hoping it will do for Cambridgeshire what Morse did for Oxford
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FeaturesMasterclass: File delivery
BBC Academy college of technology’s Andy Wilson outlines how producers can comply with AS-11
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NewsIndies look East for formats
UK producers are eyeing formats from Asia as they bid to find the next Dragons’ Den.
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The Broadcast InterviewPeter Taylor, BBC
The veteran journalist talks about returning to Northern Ireland and the future of current affairs programming
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CommentTraining is key to tackling lack of diverse talent
Industry should follow London360’s lead in supporting talent, says Jasmine Dotiwala
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CommentTalent counts more than tech
Technology gives a new angle but talent still rules, says Nick Mirsky
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NewsBarcroft hails VoD deals
Barcroft Media boss Sam Barcroft has claimed that ad-funded long-form video-on-demand has the potential to become a lucrative revenue source for producers after striking distribution deals with ITV Studios Global Entertainment, Off The Fence and Zig Zag Productions.
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NewsEmma Scott: TV needs to keep its heart
Outgoing Freesat managing director Emma Scott has warned that the TV industry must not become dependent on automated programming recommendations and should retain a human heart.
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NewsITV signs Grantchester vicar up to Twitter
The crime-fighting vicar in ITV’s forthcoming 1950s drama Grantchester is to get his own Twitter account as part of a social media experiment from producer Lovely Day.
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NewsFirst-look deal for Little Gem
Ben Gale and Natasha Bondy’s newly established indie Little Gem has signed a first-look deal with ITV Studios Global Entertainment.
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NewsToday editor hoping to boost team’s diversity
BBC Radio 4’s Today programme must do more to employ people from diverse backgrounds both on and off air, according to editor Jamie Angus.
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NewsBBC3 to replace docs boss Fiona Campbell
The BBC is planning to replace BBC3 documentaries boss Fiona Campbell after she was named the corporation’s head of current affairs last week.
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CommentAll change as big players merge
Viacom is already making its mark as Shine/Endemol deal nears
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NewsShine / Endemol merger on brink
Tim Hincks has been the centre of speculation this week, with sources suggesting he will remain with the merged Shine/Endemol as a creative counterpoint to the business acumen of new chief executive Sophie Turner Laing.
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NewsPost community confident of successful move to file
UK post-producers have predicted that the highly anticipated switch to digital programme delivery will pass off without a hitch, thanks to months of testing and with many having invested more than £250,000 in upgrading their facilities.
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NewsDrummer TV lands debut BBC1 order
Bristol-based factual indie Drummer Television has landed its first commissions for BBC1 and BBC3.
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NewsAlex Mahon rallies Shine staff
Outgoing Shine Group chief exec Alex Mahon has written to staff to say she is confident they will continue to produce “spectacularly compelling” shows following the mega-merger with Endemol.