All Broadcast articles in 30 September 2016 – Page 4
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News
C4 reveals secrets of super-rich
Canadian comedian Katherine Ryan will reveal how the super-rich built their fortunes in a Channel 4 series.
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News
NBCU boss cool on ITV acquisition
NBC Universal chief executive Steve Burke has poured cold water on rumours that the US giant was planning to acquire ITV.
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News
McArdle returns to Electric Ray
Studio Lambert deputy head of development Natalie McArdle has returned to Electric Ray five months after leaving the indie.
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Ratings
Crimewatch locks up 3m
MONDAY: BBC1’s Crimewatch reboot of bowed out with 3m while BBC2’s new impression show Morgana Robinson’s The Agency made a slow start.
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Video
Meet The Parents, ITV
ITV Studios dating show in which young singletons entrust their parents to find them love
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News
BBC unveils daytime slate
Emerging Bristol-based indie Hungry Gap has scooped two BBC commissions as part of the broadcaster’s refreshed daytime slate.
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News
BBC Radio boss set to retire
BBC director of radio Helen Boaden is preparing to announce her retirement – a move that would allow the corporation to finalise its management reshuffle.
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Critics
TV Critics: The Agency; The Retreat; Cold Feet
“She’s an outstanding impressionist and the Agency is her best show yet.”
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News
iPlayer to require log-in from 2017
The BBC will require users to sign-in to access iPlayer from early next year, bringing the corporation closer to its personalised MyBBC vision.
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News
Studio Ramsay hires Chris Brogden
Gordon Ramsay’s fledgling indie has hired Tinopolis creative director of entertainment Chris Brogden as chief creative officer.
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News
News UK acquires TalkSport owner
News UK has completed its acquisition of TalkSport and Virgin Radio owner Wireless Group.
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News
BBC4 acquires Australian crime drama
BBC4 has acquired an Australian period drama that deals with the murder of over 80 homosexual men during the 1980s and 1990s.
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News
Ofcom hails 'highly successful' local DAB trial
Local radio stations could begin broadcasting nationwide after Ofcom completed “highly successful” trials of a low-cost DAB (Digital Audio Broadcasting) system.
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News
BBC hunts emerging scriptwriters
The BBC is calling for scriptwriters in the early stages of their careers with “striking and unusual stories” to apply for its 2017 Writers Programme.
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News
Dave deletes TV Burp transgender skit
An episode of Harry Hill’s TV Burp which mocked the transgender community will be re-edited after Ofcom ruled it had become intolerable to shifting audience attitudes.
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Comment
Ofcom needs to take diversity lead
Regulator should publish annual report on the industry’s efforts to become more inclusive, says Simon Albury
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News
Broadcast opens World of Locations hub
Broadcast publisher MBI has launched a dedicated World Of Locations website – a resource dedicated to showcasing the world’s film, TV and commercial locations.
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Ratings
Strictly beats X Factor as Gogglebox struggles
WEEKEND: Strictly Come Dancing outperformed The X Factor on Saturday – while Gogglebox slumped to halve its audience from the previous series opener.
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News
In brief: Production Guild Awards; Synchronicity Films; Lookout Point
The Night Manager wins at the Production Guild Awards, while drama indie Synchronicity options Man Booker shortlisted His Bloody Project.