All Broadcast articles in 22 July 2011 – Page 3
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NewsCameron cleared over BSkyB accusations
The Prime Minister did not breach conflict of interest rules by meeting Rebekah Brooks and James Murdoch during the BSkyB bid, the cabinet secretary has ruled.
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NewsBroadcasters may face judicial inquiry
Broadcasters could find themselves drawn into the judicial inquiry looking at corruption between the police and media, David Cameron revealed today.
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NewsNew recruits join Real Hustle
The Real Hustle, the scam artist series that was investigated by the BBC Trust earlier this year, is to return with two new recruits.
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More4 to air Sheep Dog Trials
More4 is to broadcast nine hours of coverage of the fourth World Sheep Dog Trials in September with commentary provided by Barry Davies.
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NewsBBC to simplify programme-making rules
The BBC is running a pilot scheme to reduce the levels of compliance for programme-makers, the Trust has revealed.
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NewsBBC must improve science output, says Trust
BBC News is to appoint a science editor and a new forum will be established following a BBC Trust review into the corporation’s science coverage.
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RatingsThe Hour debuts with 2.9m
TUESDAY: New BBC2 drama The Hour managed to beat all other terrestrials on its debut – including ITV1.
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The Broadcast InterviewNerys Evans, Channel 4
With more money to spend this year and potentially a new 9pm primetime slot, C4’s comedy commissioning editor is on the lookout for a broad range of talent.
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CommentNo consultation with us on BBC Academy
Private journalism training providers are increasingly concerned about the threat to our livelihoods from the BBC Academy.
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The Broadcast InterviewArrow Media: From super-indie to start-up
Having tasted life at a super-indie, John Smithson and his partners are going back to their programme-making roots with start-up Arrow Media. Catherine Neilan hears their plans.
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Behind The ScenesFish Town, Sky Atlantic
We had stunning locations and a great cast of characters, but our docusoap needed something else to work on Sky Atlantic, says Neil Grant.
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CommentOff Cuts: Donations to the BBC?
Sinister repercussions of the BBC’s cutbacks: comedy writer/ producer James Serafinowicz spotted the BBC canteen resorting to drastic measures to keep staff fed.
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The Broadcast InterviewJoe Godwin, BBC Children's
On stage at the Children’s Media Conference, the BBC Children’s director told Lisa Campbell about inclusivity, the move to Salford and the false distinction between “fun and worthy stuff”.
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CommentBeaver Falls / Sugartown / The Hour
World Media Rights’ Matthew Barrett and Alaska’s Ian Lamarra on eager beavers, a sugar high and ’50s news.
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CommentIn the eye of a media storm
Frailty played to PR strategy - but shareholders will be less sympathetic.
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CommentWe film-makers are part of the story: get over it
Returning to the gypsy community, Richard Parry finds closeness to his subjects a plus.
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The Broadcast InterviewGraham Smith and Mark Robson, Grand Scheme
With experience from both sides of the commissioning table, the duo behind new venture Grand Scheme want to help indies develop projects and win work.
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FeaturesA hire level of service
With the advancing technologies of file-based production, the role of kit-hire companies has developed into an all-round support package for producers. Adrian Pennington reports.