All Broadcast articles in 20 November 2009 – Page 4
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NewsUkraine makes its own version of Yes Minister
Classic BBC comedy Yes Minister is to return to TV - but with a shift from the halls of Westminster to Ukraine’s Verkhovna Rada.
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NewsRagdoll uses ‘handmade’ animation in new series
Ragdoll Productions has developed a “breakthrough” animation technique for its first preschool project since In The Night Garden.
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NewsMore than 80% don't have digital skills
TV companies are failing to equip their staff with the skills they need for the digital age, a Broadcast survey has found.
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NewsBBC/Ofcom play down Dogs furore
BBC and Ofcom officials moved to distance the organisations from the Pedigree Dogs Exposed furore yesterday after Ofcom chief executive Ed Richards telephoned director general Mark Thompson to discuss a series of damning leaks.
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FeaturesCollision makes an impact
ITV’s not all about The X Factor - this week its gamble on stripped drama paid off handsomely.
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FeaturesWho Knows Who
Who really holds the power in Britain today - and how did they get there? Channel 4 is kick-starting a debate with this interactive site that shows the connections between politicians, celebrities and business leaders.
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FeaturesPeter hangs on in there
After a couple of weeks away I don my crampons and head back to the top of the digital world and what do I find? Peter Andre still there for ITV2 - 1.2 million/5% can’t be wrong, it seems.
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NewsBig Brother web producer takes Keo Digital role
Keo Films has signed the producer of Big Brother’s first website to join its recently established digital division.
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The Broadcast InterviewMartin Trickey, BBC Multiplatform
BBC multiplatform commissioning executive, comedy.
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The Broadcast InterviewDr Jo Twist, BBC Multiplatform
Multiplatform commissioning executive, Entertainment and Switch.
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The Broadcast InterviewRosie Allimonos, BBC Multiplatform
Multiplatform commissioning executive, BBC Drama, Films and Acquisitions
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NewsBebo open to pitches after end of Originals
Bebo has insisted it will continue to entertain advertiser-supported pitches for web commissions despite closing its original production business.
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FeaturesBBC2 changes into top gear
BBC2’s 7pm-10.30pm peaktime share of 8% was way ahead of Channel 4’s 5.1% and Five’s 3.9%. And with ITV1 in hoovering-up mode all week, C4 and Five will have felt the heat in impacts as well as viewing.
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CommentIt’s grim up North for ITV
Can the BBC’s Salford move compensate for ITV’s regional pull-out?
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Temple directs Detroit doc for Films of Record
Ten Alps indie Films of Record is to produce a one-off BBC2 documentary about the life and death of Detroit’s automotive industry.
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CommentMiranda / Strictly Come Dancing
Katherine Rushton and David Constable share their views on the latest TV shows.
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NewsMaverick to check into children’s ward for ITV
Maverick Television has won its first ITV1 primetime commission with a look at life in Europe’s largest children’s hospital.
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NewsIs Archie Norman ITV’s ‘turnaround king’?
Industry leaders have applauded the appointment of Archie Norman as ITV chairman, claiming the former Asda chief executive will be a dynamic force for change.
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NewsC4 orders Tintin doc
Dom Joly will explore Tintin, the character created by Belgian cartoonist Hergé, for a Channel 4 documentary.
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NewsTLC orders $2m mall doc series from September
September Films has won a $2m commission from TLC in the US to turn its real-life pilot Mall Cops: Mall Of America into a full series.