All Broadcast articles in 28 January 2011 – Page 5
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Behind The ScenesLouis Theroux: Ultra-zionists, BBC2
Getting the more extremist settlers to talk on camera was surprisingly easy, says Nick Mirsky. Getting them to stop was the problem.
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RatingsC4 pulls out more stops
Are there any stops left on Horseferry Road? Channel 4 pulled out more this week including gypsies, satire and a defecting awards show with varying results. BBC2 welcomed back petrolheads.
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Behind The ScenesSkins (series five), E4
E4’s acclaimed drama is entering its fifth series with its third-generation cast, while a US remake is kicking up a fuss on MTV. Robin Parker hears how the team keep it fresh.
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CommentNew Communications Act is the big issue, not local TV
There’s no time for delay in updating the UK’s media legislation, says Andrew Harrison.
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CommentInvestment in training bears fruit
As training providers, we are all too familiar with the challenges that programme-makers, especially freelancers, face in terms of career support and ongoing training (‘Why TV faces a growing skills gap’, Broadcast 21 January).
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Behind The ScenesBedlam, Sky Living
A series of ghost stories set in a former asylum will be Living’s first step into original scripted content. Robin Parker hears how the show came about.
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CommentGray day for blokeish Sky
Sexist gaffes won’t help the broadcaster’s bid to attract female viewers
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The Broadcast InterviewSophie Turner Laing, entertainment/news, Sky
Ahead of the launch of Sky Atlantic, the managing director of news and entertainment tells Alex Farber about her plans to woo customers with quality US drama and original commissions.
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CommentLunch Monkeys / Farmer's Life For Me / School Mum Makeover
Electric Sky’s Holly Bigsby and Whizz Kid’s Lisa Chapman on office life, pig-farming and teary mums.
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RatingsTime stands still for Hattie
This week’s digital focus centres on Glee, Hattie and Being Human.
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RatingsLighting up long nights
A broad range of programming kept viewers entertained as this never-ending January rolled on.
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NewsTop Gear's Clarkson bemoans 'heresy by thought'
Jeremy Clarkson has said the Sky Sports sexism row raised the danger of people being punished for “heresy by thought”.
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NewsRichards Keys quits over sexism row
TV presenter Richard Keys is today adjusting to life after Sky Sports, having joined former colleague Andy Gray in losing his job over the football sexism row.
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NewsAnt and Dec win ten in a row at National TV Awards
Ant and Dec made it 10 wins in a row at the 2011 National Television Awards, while veteran actor David Jason also picked up a prize.
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Comment27 Jan '11
“The middle classes cannot afford public schools either and are now on the same losing side as the poor.” Read on for the verdict on last night’s TV.
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NewsBBC dodges flak on World Service
The government is facing a major political backlash over dramatic cuts to the World Service after the BBC placed the blame firmly at its door.
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NewsSpongebob licensing chief to join ITVS GE
The licensing expert behind Spongebob Squarepants is to join ITV Studios Global Entertainment to spearhead its consumer products strategy.