All Broadcast articles in 29 July 2011 – Page 3
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NewsDatavideo launches Android prompter
Datavideo’s dv Prompter software is now available on the Google-led Android platform.
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NewsBBC apologies to Ally McCoist
The BBC has apologised to Ally McCoist after broadcasting an “inappropriate edit” of a package apparently showing the Rangers manager laughing off violence between Celtic and Rangers fans.
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NewsITV2 orders Amy Winehouse tribute
ITV2 has commissioned a fast-turnaround documentary about Amy Winehouse, following the singer’s untimely death.
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NewsZodiak secures 9/11 docs
Zodiak Rights has acquired the distribution rights to two Channel 4 films about 9/11.
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RatingsThe Hour loses a million
TUESDAY: BBC2 newsroom drama The Hour has lost nearly a million viewers following last week’s debut.
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CommentIs TV the last bastion of market restrictions?
Uncertainty is spreading in Europe about the legality of granting TV distribution licences on an exclusive territorial basis, writes Tony Ballard.
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NewsBBC PR to shed 45 roles
The BBC will cut back on the number of programmes it promotes from this autumn onwards, as a result of redundancies being made to its communications team.
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RatingsBBC3’s Geordie school draws 730,000
TUESDAY: A new BBC3 reality series in which four wealthy southerners experience life on the breadline in Tyneside made a decent debut.
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NewsNat Geo to air George Bush 9/11 interview
National Geographic Channel has ordered a run of documentaries, including an exclusive interview with George W Bush, to mark the 10th anniversary of 9/11.
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FeaturesTraining: University of Salford
The BBC’s move to MediaCityUK at Salford Quays provides a ‘once-in-a-lifetime opportunity’, training providers claim. Jane Bainbridge finds out what’s on offer.
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FeaturesAllen Gregory, Fox (US)
Broadcast shines the spotlight on the new animated comedy starring Jonah Hill.
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The Broadcast InterviewZam Baring, Keo Films
Raising awareness of social issues and giving unseen communities a voice is key for Keo’s managing director. Balihar Khalsa reports.
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CommentScandal shows need for better media education
The development of our industry depends on questioning practices, says Jon Wardle.
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CommentOff Cuts: Bishop hits Bullseyes
Did Broadcast detect a hint of sour grapes from comedian John Bishop at Sky’s comedy showcase this week?
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CommentTrollied / Body of Proof / TA and the Taliban
Touchpaper’s Rob Pursey and Law & Order: UK writer Richard Stokes on checkout comedy, dumb cops and war.
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CommentStart of a new era for UKTV
Plans are beginning to emerge after Scripps deal, says Kate Bulkley.
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CommentOfcom can hold its head high
The hacking scandal has silenced critics of the broadcasting watchdog.
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Behind The ScenesThe TA And The Taliban, Watch
Following the TA in Helmand was always a risk, but the realities of war really hit home when one of our team got shot, says Charlotte Man.
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NewsFlintoff fronting depression film for BBC1
Former England cricketer Andrew ‘Freddie’ Flintoff is to front a BBC1 documentary looking at depression in professional sport.