All Broadcast articles in 21 October 2011 – Page 5
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Comment
DQF: not all doom and gloom
BBC hasn’t had it as bad as other sectors, writes Andrew Harrison.
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The Broadcast Interview
Cathy Newman, C4 News
‘Tenacious with a smile’ is how C4 News’ first female presenter in more than a decade sums up her style. She tells Lisa Campbell why holding politicians to account demands ‘a sense of fun’.
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Behind The Scenes
Death in Paradise, BBC1
Seeing my first TV script come to life sent shivers down my spine after four years of knock-backs and chasing money, says Robert Thorogood.
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News
BBC1 orders Dale Farm Panorama
BBC1 has ordered a fast-turnaround Panorama special telling the story of 400 travellers being evicted from Dale Farm.
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News
TOWIE scores success in US
Structured reality show The Only Way Is Essex debuted in the US on Hulu this week and immediately became one of the most-viewed shows on the on-demand service.
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News
ITV Player set to feature ads on Virgin Media
ITV is gearing up to launch pre-roll advertising around its VoD content on Virgin Media as early as next year.
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News
C4 pilots TV archive gameshow
Channel 4 has piloted a live interactive gameshow, hosted by Robin Ince, based around archive TV clips.
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News
C4 gains exclusive access to British consulates
Screenchannel TV is going behind-the-scenes of British consulates in Spain to follow the work of the staff dealing with holidaymakers and expats for Channel 4.
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News
C5 doc series to explore Westminster
Channel 5 is to go behind the scenes of Britain’s iconic borough of Westminster.
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News
All3 reshuffles senior management
All3Media has reshuffled its senior management and poached a Reveille executive as it targets increased growth in the UK and internationally.
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Ratings
5* scores hit with Alphas
TUESDAY: A new US drama about a team of superhumans took off with the biggest ratings for digital channel 5* in more than two years - with the exception of Australian soap Home & Away
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News
This Life to return on SET
BBC drama This Life is to be repeated on British TV for the first time in five years following a deal between BBC Worldwide and Sony Pictures Television.
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News
Frank Skinner's R4 comedy wins second series
Radio 4 has commissioned a second series of Frank Skinner comedy drama Don’t Start while the first run is still on air.
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News
Social media to aid TV investigations
Channel 4 will increasingly use social media to enhance its investigative journalism, the broadcaster’s news head has stated.
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Comment
19 Oct '11
“A warning to us all of how the unthinkable can quickly become thinkable.” Read on for the verdict on last night’s TV.
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News
Merlin mobile game planned
BBC1 fantasy drama Merlin is to be developed for the mobile gaming market.
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Ratings
Body Farm ends on a low
TUESDAY: BBC1’s Waking the Dead spin-off, The Body Farm, bowed out with a series low audience as the finale of Mary Portas’ latest Channel 4 show cashed in a ratings high.
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News
Corrie star to voice Made in Manchester's kids debut
Radio production company Made In Manchester is moving into the children’s market with an order from digital-only station Fun Kids.
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News
Yentob's "paid-for intern" will not spend time at BBC
The BBC is distancing itself from a paid-for internship offered by Alan Yentob at a recent charity auction, claiming the winner will not spend “any time” at the corporation.
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News
BSkyB profits rise; subscriber growth slows
Sky’s profits have grown to £295m for the three months to the end of September, despite a slowdown in customer acquisitions.