All Broadcast articles in 21 December 2007 – Page 4
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NewsHot 100: Directors
While drama directors brought classics to our screens, documentary-makers were not afraid to tackle head on subjects that were both difficult and challenging
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NewsITV: Leon won 'fair and square'
ITV has taken the unusual step of revealing that Leon Jackson won The X Factor by 10%, in a bid to crush rumours that the result had been affected by callers being unable to vote.
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NewsHot 100 Commissioners
Commissioners are some of the most powerful people in broadcasting, able to green light or quash an idea. So who are the top talents whose chioces define what's on?
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NewsHot 100 Commissioners
Commissioners are some of the most powerful people in broadcasting, able to green light or quash an idea. So who are the top talents whose choices define what's on?
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NewsHot 100 Writers
Whether it’s award-winning drama or hit comedy, the script is the key to success. We round up a dozen writers responsible for the UK’s finest television.
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NewsHot 100 Writers
Whether it’s award-winning drama or hit comedy, the script is the key to success. We round up a dozen writers responsible for the UK’s finest television.
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FeaturesTX: Mistresses
BBC1’s drama takes an honest look at infidelity from the mistresses’ point of view.
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NewsRadio Hot 100
From the boardroom to the studio, big changes are afoot in radio, as the sector edges towards its multiplatform future. We look at the industry’s 10 big names of 2007.
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NewsBarb to measure new platforms
TV ratings body Barb has signed four new contracts with research suppliers in a bid to effectively measure viewing on new platforms.
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FeaturesLooking back at the year in studios
Big entertainment hits boosted the studio sector this year, thanks to a mix of new and returning series - but investment in HD has yet to pay off.
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NewsBBC turns to Bollywood for CGI series
The BBC is set to launch a£10m animated series featuring musicians Jamelia and Justin Hawkins that has been made in India.
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NewsTop entertainment shows of 2007
Although BBC1 put up some strong competition in the entertainment arena, the spoils went to ITV1 with the final of The X Factor.
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NewsTop documentaries of 2007
Viewers continue to flock to former Monty Python star Michael Palin, and his New Europe travelogue did the business in the documentary category, attracting a strong 7.5m (31.1%).
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NewsTop comedy shows of 2007
BBC1 sitcom The Vicar of Dibley quickly established itself as the comedy to beat this year, grabbing a huge 12.3m (44.7%) on New Year’s Day with its final instalment.
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NewsPolar bears give boost to Five
Five’s Polar Bear Week with Nigel Marven attracted the attention of the viewers last night with 1m viewers (4.6%) watching at 7.15pm.
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NewsClarkson leads iPlayer push
BBC talent including Jeremy Clarkson and Sir David Attenborough will lead the corporation’s marketing push for the iPlayer, which has its full consumer launch on Christmas Day.
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NewsUTV Media snaps up Dublin’s FM104
UTV Media is to buy Irish radio broadcaster FM104 from the Communicorp Group for €52m (£37.1m).
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NewsDoc Martin takes drama 2007 top spot
ITV1 drama Doc Martin, already a strong ratings performer, hit the big time this year with the final episode of its third series getting close to 10m viewers.
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NewsGranada America names new chief executive
US executive Paul Buccieri has been named the new chief executive of Granada America.
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NewsCelebs hit the slopes for Ski Sunday relaunch
BBC2 is to bring back Ski Sunday in a higher profile evening slot, and with a new celebrity element added to the mix.