All Broadcast articles in 23 October 2009 – Page 6
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NewsOctober to produce Nobel Laureate doc
October Films has been commissioned to produce a documentary about the 2009 Nobel Laureate in Literature, Herta Müller.
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RatingsArmstrong and Miller return with 4.2m
The Armstrong & Miller Show made a triumphant return to BBC1 on Friday night, with 4.2m (18.2%) tuning in for the latest series.
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NewsMock the Week "humiliated" Olympic sportswoman
The BBC Trust has censured the BBC over a joke on Mock The Week that branded Olympic gold medallist Rebecca Adlington “very dirty”.
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RatingsCasualty slips with Sunday move
Shifting Casualty to Sunday night against The X Factor did not sit well for viewers last night, with just 4.4m (15.6%) tuning in to BBC1, but BBC2’s Last Chance to See fared better, ending its six-week run with a respectable 3m (10.4%).
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NewsC4 cleared over care in Boys and Girls Alone
Ofcom has ruled that Channel 4 provided due care to the children in controversial series Boys and Girls Alone, but did not sufficiently reassure viewers of this fact in the first episode.
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RatingsX Factor hits record 14.8m high
A record 14.8m viewers tuned in to last night’s episode of The X Factor - smashing the peak audience from last year’s finale and sealing a huge ratings weekend for Simon Cowell’s juggernaut.
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CommentHard times: Is this a new era of austerity or opportunity for TV?
As reports claim that Alan Yentob may be earning more than £500,000 a year, how can the BBC justify these extortionate salaries, writes Elsa Sharp.
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Comment19 Oct, '09
“This is by far the most entertaining Bear Grylls show I’ve ever seen.” Read on for the verdict on last night’s TV.
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NewsBBC invitation to BNP "unlawful", claims Hain
The BBC’s decision to allow BNP leader Nick Griffin onto Question Time is “unlawful” and runs “the very serious risk of legal challenge,” Welsh secretary Peter Hain has claimed.
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NewsBBC 'dumptying down' nursery rhymes
The decision to “dumpty down” children’s nursery rhymes for “creative reasons” has been defended by the BBC.
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NewsHarry Enfield jokes held to ransom
A thief who stole comedian Harry Enfield’s jokes for an upcoming BBC show and is holding them to ransom will not be getting the last laugh.
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NewsPublic backs Question Time invite to BNP
The BBC’s flagship Question Time programme was right to invite British National Party (BNP) leader Nick Griffin to appear, according to an overwhelming number of voters.
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NewsTories would rip up BBC charter, says Hunt
A pledge to rip up the BBC charter and reverse Government plans to share the BBC licence fee with other broadcasters has been made by Conservative culture spokesman Jeremy Hunt.
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FeaturesHow to Beat the Recession
Broadcast presents features from experts at Red Bee Media, ENVY and SIS Live on how to survive the recession.
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FeaturesQuality content made easy
Developing quality content for all the rapidly emerging platforms does not need to be a costly exercise, if a few key recession-busting tips are put into place, says Alan Wright.
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FeaturesInnovation keeps SIS LIVE on the road
Focusing on consolidation and diversification has worked at SIS LIVE, says David Meynell.
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FeaturesSucceeding through service
By putting the customer first with a commitment to service and a hotel-class ambience at its three facilities, post house ENVY is weathering the economic storm, says Natascha Cadle.
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CommentUniversity Challenged
Mat Appleton, head of client services for ENVY, discusses the challenges facing graduates trying to find work in TV.
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CommentRed Bee Media’s top recession-busting tips
Top tips from Red Bee Media on how to beat the recession.
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CommentSISCaster: produce anywhere, stream everywhere
SISCaster™ is designed as a one-stop solution for programming for modern producers.