All Broadcast articles in 27 April 2001 – Page 3
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ITV and On Digital merger - ITV rejig kills On Digital brand
ITV's main shareholders Carlton and Granada this week unveiled the most radical overhaul of ITV in its 46-year history after merging its entire portfolio with struggling pay-TV platform On Digital.The move,
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ON THE BOX - One man and his tool
Absolutely Productions md Miles Bullough finds wielding power tools so passe but toon man Johnny Bravo hits the nail on the head.
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FRONT ROW BOOST
Cable companies NTL and Telewest have confirmed their commitment to the development of video-on-demand (VOD) with the retention of VOD specialists On Demand Group to develop the Front Row film service.
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Birt boosts his Ofcom claim
Downing Street confirmed this week that former BBC director general John Birt is to get a wider role working for the government, increasing speculation that the Labour peer may well be guaranteed a senior role at Ofcom, writes David Rose.
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Broadcasting bill promised in the summer
The prospect of a single ITV gathered pace this week with the announcement that the government will publish a draft broadcasting bill in the summer if Labour is re-elected on 7 June, writes David Rose.
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ENDEMOL ROLE FOR BIG BREAKFAST EXECUTIVE
Endemol Entertainment UK has appointed former Big Breakfast executive producer Richard Hopkins as an executive producer for the group. Hopkins, who takes up his position in early May, previously worked with
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TRADE TALK - TWI's big guy
Having steered TWI into factual programming with the acclaimed ... In Colour strand, there'll be no stopping larger-than-life Alastair Waddington.
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Bernard: self-regulation key
GWR chief executive Ralph Bernard this week called for greater self-regulation in the radio industry as he launched the group's first listeners' scrutiny panel, writes Leigh Holmwood.
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New era of regulation begins
The commercial broadcasters found themselves on new ground this week as they published their first programme policy statements. They are the broadcasters' own work and look ahead to the day when
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ITV boss says Labour is failing public over BBC
The Government is failing the electorate by insisting that the BBC remain outside the control of a new single communications regulator, Ofcom, according to ITV director of channels David Liddiment, writes Lucy Rouse.
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Mackie heads BBC serials
The BBC has revamped its drama department and appointed executive producer Laura Mackie as head of serials, writes Leigh Holmwood.
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BBC TO TAKE RISKS
The BBC must be allowed to take risks, or it is in danger of becoming irrelevant, director general Greg Dyke has said. Speaking at the Institute of Directors annual convention on
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Welsh dig ups gripes to BBC
BBC director general Greg Dyke has blamed Anne Robinson's anti-Welsh tirade for a major increase in complaints made to the broadcaster in the first quarter of 2001, writes Steve Aston.
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WHITE QUITS BAFTA
Director of Bafta Cymru Gethin White is leaving for the newly created post of media development manager at the University of Wales. White takes up the post this week after a
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ITV backs Pilger documentary
Award-winning investigative journalist John Pilger is to present a special documentary on the effects of globalisation for ITV, writes Leigh Holmwood.
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CNN to offer public an online archive
CNN this week unveiled details of its much-anticipated digital asset management (DAM) system, which is set to include a searchable online archive available to the public.The system, created by IBM and
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MULTIPLEX APPLICATIONS
Two applications have been received by the Radio Authority for the local digital multiplex for Ayr in Scotland. Score Digital, a wholly owned subsidiary of Scottish Radio Holdings, plans seven commercial
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HAY APPEALS TO BLAIR
Voice of the Listener & Viewer chairman Jocelyn Hay has written to prime minister Tony Blair to express concern about the possible abolition of the Department for Culture, Media & Sport
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Network Primetime beckons for Ant & Dec
SM:TV Live presenters Ant and Dec are to front a Saturday primetime ITV show next month, writes Leigh Holmwood. Slap Bang, which kicks off on 12 May, has been likened to
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NEWS ANALYSIS - Stars in their eyes
In a increasingly ratings-driven world, how much is the UK television industry's highest mark of approval worth and how much does an award increase the standing of a production company or broadcaster?