All Broadcast articles in 23 November 2012 – Page 5
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NewsFamily question review into BBC reporter's death
The family of Russell Joslin, a BBC journalist believed to have committed suicide, have joined a chorus of concerns about the corporation’s internal review into his death.
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CommentMind awards an eye-opener for TV
Mind Awards demonstrate “issues” need not be confined to niche shows, says Balihar Khalsa.
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NewsEndemol launches Rolling Stones app
Endemol has developed a mobile app for The Rolling Stones featuring a raft of exclusive video content.
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NewsBrooker and Pratchett win International Emmys
Charlie Brooker’s Channel 4 mini-series, Black Mirror, and controversial documentary Terry Pratchett: Choosing to Die were both awarded International Emmys last night.
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NewsSound Women to host digital event
Women in radio networking event Sound Women is hosting a digital-focused panel event fronted by former Tomorrow’s World presenter Maggie Philbin this week.
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CommentTV Critics: Stephen Fry: Gadget Man; I Want to Change My Body; The Golden Age of English Food; Four Born Every Second
“It’s the Gadget Show with extra alliterative wit and words.” Read on for the verdict on last night’s TV.
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RatingsStephen Fry: Gadget Man boots up more than 2m
Stephen Fry’s exploration of cutting edge technology booted up with a strong start for Channel 4 - beating BBC1’s Panorama.
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NewsBBC1 gets more Pointless
Three more daytime series and another primetime celebrity series of Pointless have been ordered for BBC1.
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NewsBT secures Sky slots for sports channels
BT has secured two EPG slots on the Sky platform in preparation for the launch of its sports channels.
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NewsBBCW strikes record deal with Al Jazeera
BBC Worldwide has sold more than 180 hours of content to the Al Jazeera Children’s Channel, the biggest ever deal between the broadcaster and the distributor.
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NewsS4C pays tribute to John Hefin
S4C has paid tribute to the founder of its popular drama series Pobol y Cwm, John Hefin who died earlier today.
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NewsNickelodeon goes behind-the-scenes at House Of Anubis
Nickelodeon is to produce a second series of behind-the-scenes shorts to support drama series House Of Anubis.
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NewsZig Zag hires Zodiak exec as head of development
Zig Zag Productions has hired Zodiak Media executive head of development Karen Willis as its head of development.
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NewsC4 picks up Dunhill-funded film
The story of amateur jockey, Sam Waley-Cohen, who became the first non-professional to win the Cheltenham Gold Cup in 30 years has been picked up by Channel 4.
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NewsBroadcast to be published by new company MBI
B2B magazine publisher Top Right Group has agreed an approach from managing director Conor Dignam to run Emap’s three main media brands including Broadcast as a standalone entity.
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NewsTim Davie appeals for information about "inappropriate behaviour"
Acting BBC director general Tim Davie has appealed to current and former staff to assist police with the Jimmy Savile investigation and blow the whistle on any other “inappropriate behaviour” relating to the corporation.
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NewsTablet viewing on the rise
The overall share of video viewing via tablets has increased 90% in the past two quarters according to research from platform provider Ooyala.
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NewsBig Brother in breach over bullying
Channel 5 has been found in breach of Ofcom rules on two counts for the most recent series of Big Brother, which received 2085 complaints across its run.
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NewsSony hires Richard Parsons as legal exec
Sony Pictures Television has appointed former Shine Group chief counsel Richard Parsons as its senior vice president for corporate business and legal affairs of international production.
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NewsRai picks up Being Human
Four seasons of supernatural BBC3 drama Being Human has been sold to Italian broadcaster Rai Television.