All Broadcast articles in 23 January 2014 – Page 2
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NewsIain Scollay joins Mentorn
Mentorn Media has hired Iain Scollay, one of the founding members of Scottish indie Matchlight, to the newly created role of creative executive.
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RatingsDramatic improvement at ITV
The success of Broadchurch and the continuing appeal of Coronation Street, Downton Abbey and I’m A Celebrity…Get Me Out Of Here! helped ITV become the only terrestrial network to grow share across its schedule in 2013.
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NewsBBC to rebuild exterior EastEnders set
The BBC is to rebuild and expand EastEnders’ exterior set at Elstree Studios as part of plans to improve the flagship soap opera.
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NewsThe Fox Problem returns with HP
Online entertainment series The Fox Problem is to return for a second 10-part series after producer Telegraph Hill struck a sponsorship deal with computer giant HP.
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NewsBBC Newsbeat editor moved after bullying claims
Rod McKenzie, the editor of BBC Radio 1’s Newsbeat, will be moved to another part of the corporation after he was accused of bullying by a number of staff.
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CommentDEBATE: Is C4’s indie fund welcome?
As more details emerge about Channel 4’s indie fund, tell us views about its investment.
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NewsAnt & Dec's NTA dominance continues
Ant & Dec’s dominance of the National Television Awards continued last night as the duo won best entertainment presenter for the 13th consecutive time and picked up a landmark prize for 25 years in TV.
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NewsI'm A Celebrity exec launches US indie
Former I’m A Celebrity… producer Joanne Inglott and ex-Zodiak exec Geno McDermott have partnered to launch a US indie focussed on finding new talent.
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NewsIrvine Welsh, Jay Z and Will Smith set for HBO show
HBO is developing a comedy about dance music written by Trainspotting author Irvine Welsh and produced by UK DJ Calvin Harris, Will Smith and Jay Z.
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NewsUK film urges broadcasters to invest
Sky, ITV and Channel 5 have been accused of not supporting the UK film industry by the Film Policy Review Panel which has called for a £35m annual investment in the sector.
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RatingsNational Television Awards back to 6m
ITV’s National Television Awards recovered from last year’s low to pull in an audience of more than 6m viewers on Wednesday.
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CriticsTV Critics: Children on the Frontline; Britain’s Oldest Family Businesses
“As the hour unfolded, it felt as if you were watching a sculptor at work.” Read on for the verdict on last night’s TV.
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NewsSequence founder exits to launch post technology firm
Sequence Post founder Ben Foakes has stepped down as managing director of the facility to set up a short-form production and post consultancy and technology business.
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NewsBBC drama targets new writers
BBC1 has commissioned Working Title Television to produce drama strand The Secrets, which will pair emerging writers with established acting and directing talent.
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NewsEuro indies eye UK co-production boost
European indies including The Returned (Les Revenants) producer Haut et Court and Crossing Lines producer Tandem are keen to agree more international co-productions to boost the volume of English-language series they are developing.
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CommentThose in power must pile on BAME pressure
Real action requires organisations in power to demand transparency, says Janice Turner
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NewsC4 unveils £20m indie fund
Channel 4 will give the UK production sector a £20m “adrenaline shot” by investing in a raft of indies over the next three years.
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NewsRevealed: Diary of a director general
The political pressure and manoeuvring that comes with being director general of the BBC has been laid bare in an analysis of Tony Hall’s diary for his first seven months in office.
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FeaturesMidsomer Murders, The Killings of Copenhagen
British murder drama meets Nordic noir in next month’s 100th-episode special
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FeaturesThe resolutions that really matter
Steven D Wright offers his top tips for advancing your television career in the year ahead