All Broadcast articles in 24 October 2013 – Page 2
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RatingsUK dramas fail to impress
The autumn assault of US dramas on UK shores is a constant one, and while Sky Living’s sultry and sanguine Dracula waits in the wings, two more turned up on our screens. At the same time, homemade dramas launched head to head on the UK’s two biggest channels, but were ...
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NewsMiddle East primed for digital innovation
The opportunity to build successful digital businesses in the Middle East is ‘immense’ if companies can overcome finance and talent issues, according to a group of venture capitalists in the region.
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NewsNutopia's The Story of Us goes Down Under
Indie Nutopia has sold docudrama The Story of Us to Australian network Seven.
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NewsNick Grimshaw Breakfast Show loses 1m listeners
The Radio 1 Breakfast Show, fronted by Nick Grimshaw, has lost more than one million listeners over the past year, according to the latest set of Rajar figures.
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RatingsViewers enjoy a good moan
According to Dave and Karl, modern life barely gets off the mat; at best, it seems it’s good-ish before subsiding to something that has to be endured with the maximum of irritability.
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RatingsBBC4 quiz fails to connect
“Take your BBC1 shilling and be gone Buns!’ BBC2, wounded but proud, points dramatically to the exit. Then with barely a beat, but arms akimbo, it welcomes a quiz with hieroglyphics. BBC4 turns around, looks at the drawing board and says huffily: “Well?”
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RatingsBarks better than pub bites
I don’t know why the phrase ‘the county’s going to the dogs’ is such a pejorative one; certainly, commissioners can’t get enough of our woofy friends.
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RatingsX Factor loses its lustre
The shortening days always come as a disappointment, even though, without fail, it happens every year. But it feels especially poignant this year, as we bid adieu to the long hot days of the Grand Summer of 2013.
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UK broadcasters accept Super 16mm for HD channels
UK broadcasters have agreed to accept programmes originated on Super 16mm film for broadcast on their high definition channels.
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CriticsTV Critics: Ambassadors; Poirot; Misfits
“A comedy drama that really delivers both.” Read on for the verdict on last night’s TV.
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FeaturesQ&A: Elizabeth McIntyre, Discovery
Discovery’s Elizabeth McIntyre reveals her commissioning wishlist
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NewsTwitter: broadcasters must use 'respect'
Media owners must ‘radically change’ the way in which they communicate with audiences following the growth of social media, according to Twitter executive Shailesh Rao.
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NewsViacom targets Generation C
Generation C, the group of youngsters who love to create, curate and comment online, are the next demographic in the sights of Viacom International Media Networks.
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FeaturesWhen IT meets post
As digital workflows become more prevalent, IT is beginning to merge with production processes
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NewsFleet up for grabs as SIS Live exits OB market
Millions of pounds worth of HD and SD outside broadcast trucks are up for sale after SIS Live revealed it is pulling out of the OB market.
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NewsStarz eyes UK drama projects
US cable network Starz is scouting for more UK drama projects as it aims to compete with premium broadcast rivals HBO and Showtime and reach 75 hours of original content over the next few years.
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The Broadcast InterviewBryan Kirkwood, Lime Pictures
Hollyoaks must stay true to its young audience by taking risks on often uncomfortable storylines
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CommentPSBs should air views from every part of society
Tommy Robinson film shows why we have to explore taboo subjects, says Aaqil Ahmed.
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CommentTime for action on Rose report
DG’s candid apology is welcome but he must act to restore trust, says Lisa Campbell