All Broadcast articles in 26 August 2005 – Page 4
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Radar wins C4 commissions
Iindie Radar productions has won a series of commissions from Channel 4, including a show in which contestants compete for media coverage by inventing spoof news stories.
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Jay to head U105
Ulster TV has appointed Maurice Jay as head of music for its Belfast station U105, which launches on 14 November. Jay has spent the past 10 years presenting for stations BCR, Downtown Radio and CityBeat. U105 is aimed at over-45-year olds in the Belfast region, and will reach up to ...
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Molinare scores£1m football deal
Molinare has netted more than£1m of business from producer North One, including a two-year deal to produce Football Italiafrom its 1,500 sq ft central London studio.
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ABC1 set for Sky
Disney's daytime entertainment channel ABC1 is set to launch on Sky next Tuesday (30 August). It is thought the channel, which airs shows such as Hope & Faithand Less Than Perfect, will occupy EPG 280. ABC1, which launched on Freeview in September ...
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Shine launches Navy doc for BBC1
Indie Shine has bolstered its factual slate with a pair of series commissions for BBC1 and ITV1.
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ITV and VH1 co-commission flame
ITV London and VH1 have co-commissioned a 6 x 30-minute series called Fame Wrecked My Lifefrom Flame Television. The series will look at the downside of fame, and will feature former Hear'say singer Myleene Klass, Lee McDonald who played Zammo in Grange ...
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Radio 1 remembers Peel with day of gigs
BBC Radio 1 is to hold a day of special programming to commemorate legendary DJ John Peel, one year after his death. John Peel Day will be held on 13 October, with gigs nationwide. Radio 1 is also organising a special gig in London before the day. A spokesman for ...
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Parthenon spends£250,000 on HD upgrade
Natural history and factual specialist Parthenon Entertainment has spent£250,000 on upgrading its in-house high-definition facilities, with the addition of two new suites based on Sony's XPRI HD finishing system and an Avid Xpress Studio HD suite.
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Can ultra-local TV work?
The BBC's latest initiative promises high-quality local news, 'community content' and a focus on audience participation - but can it hope to succeed where commercial channels have failed?
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'Do stop moaning!'
Advisory chair Tim Hincks adopts a positive approach to the Edinburgh TV Festival.
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Meet Mr Nice Guy
US producer/distributor Reveille head Ben Silverman, the man behind the US remake of The Office, explains his philosophy for success, how to pitch to the networks and why he rates UK creativity.
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NewsThe minister flicking the switch
James Purnell, the minister responsible for the high-profile switchover from analogue to digital TV, is optimistic about the future of a more distinctive, high-quality choice of programming.
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Why diversity is divisive
Broadcasters' current efforts to promote diversity are counterproductive, reinforcing stereotypes and insulting journalists, producers and audiences alike, argues Rod Liddle.
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Demise of a dynasty
Reconciling business and family principles is always precarious, especially when the family in question is named Murdoch.
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Murder on the dancefloor
In Edinburgh this week Lorraine Heggesseyis facing the biggest challenge of her career - mastering the quickstep.
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The trouble with John Birt?
With Lord Birt set to take the podium in Edinburgh in support of top-slicing, questions are being raised as to why ...
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The 50 most influential people in TV history
In an industry full of larger than life characters, who have been the biggest movers and shakers of them all? Broadcastruns down those whose influence on British television has been the most profound and enduring.
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Digital doubts on 2012
If 60% of TV executives don't know what digital switchover will entail, it's not surprising the public are worried.
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NewsSwitchCo mounts£300m ad drive
SwitchCo is to kick off a£300m advertising campaign next month to prepare British television viewers for digital switchover from 2008.