All Broadcast articles in 22 May 2015 – Page 4
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NewsFreddie Flintoff fronts BBC fitness format
Freddie Flintoff is to front a BBC2 series that will put super-fit men and women through a series of military-inspired recruitment tests.
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NewsLA Screenings: UK broadcasters eye James Corden talkshow
A number of British broadcasters are lining up to acquire The Late Late Show with James Corden but the show is unlikely to air in the UK before the end of the year.
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NewsCrackit hires former C5 commissioner
Crackit Productions, the indie behind Katie Hopkins: My Fat Story, has hired former Channel 5 factual and fact ent commissioner Jason Wells as an executive producer.
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CriticsTV Critics: Blinging Up Baby; The Dog Factory; The Detectives; No Offence
“Finger-pointing snobbery dressed up as entertainment.”
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NewsZodiak secures Versailles sales
Versailles, the English-language Canal+ drama written by Simon Mirren and David Wolstencroft, has been pre-sold in Germany and Spain by Zodiak Rights.
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NewsDigging deeper
Getting to know viewers on an individual level can pay dividends for broadcasters, says Ruth Peters
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NewsRR Media recruits Mahoney
Former Technicolor business development director Jono Mahoney has joined RR Media.
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NewsKenton Allen on board with Mulville/Thoday BBC3 campaign
Jimmy Mulville and Jon Thoday renewed their plea for fellow indie producers to help them save BBC3 at an event at Bafta last night - prompting Big Talk’s Kenton Allen to openly back the campaign.
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NewsSIS Live wins Rugby World Cup connectivity contract
Rugby World Cup host broadcaster ITV has selected SIS Live to supply connectivity services during the tournament.
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NewsHospital Club awards open
Nominations have opened for the 2015 H.Club 100 awards, at which the Covent Garden club celebrates the most innovative and inspirational people working across the creative industries.
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NewsGoodier takes on chief exec role at Wise Buddah
Wise Buddah founder Mark Goodier is to take on the role of group chief executive of the radio production, audio post and talent management firm when managing director Dave Holt leaves the company later this year.
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NewsEndemol Shine reveals digital plans
Endemol Shine UK is to continue to operate its multichannel networks ChannelFlip and Endemol Beyond as separate businesses and handed responsibility for both to commercial director Laurence Jones.
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VideoVIDEO: BBC2 Drama
A first look at BBC2 dramas including The Last Kingdom, London Spy, The Dresser and Stonemouth.
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RatingsBenefits Street sheds 700k
MONDAY: Controversial Channel 4 documentary Benefits Street slipped by 700,000 as BBC2’s sexual crimes series The Detectives gained ground.
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CommentWe need more opportunities for all
More structured training and clearer career paths are needed to help the creative industries continue to grow, says Dinah Caine
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NewsBroadcast Digital Awards: second wave of nominees unveiled
The second shortlist for the Broadcast Digital Awards 2015 has been revealed – featuring nominations in categories including channel of the year, multiplatform project and digital children’s content.
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CriticsTV Critics: The Detectives; Benefits Street; The Night Bus
“Techniques more often seen in drama are skilfully employed to bring out the full impact of real-life storie.”
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NewsStudy finds 15% of TV workforce attended fee-paying schools
A Creative Skillset study has revealed that staff employed in the TV industry are twice as likely to have attended a fee-paying school or have a degree as the national average.
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NewsUKTV profits leap 10%
UKTV’s underlying earnings leapt by 10% in 2014 propelled by the broadcaster’s highest ever share of commercial impacts (SOCI), including a surge in viewing on demand.