All Broadcast articles in 5 March 2015 – Page 2
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News
Charlie Hanson: BBC lags behind on diversity
The BBC’s diversity initiatives have left it “lagging behind” rival broadcasters according to The Real McCoy and Desmond’s producer Charlie Hanson.
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Initial to rehouse animals for ITV
The RSPCA will train celebrity volunteers to rescue and rehabilitate neglected animals with a view to finding them a new home for a six-part ITV series.
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In brief: Nigel Marven; Factory Media; Bafta LA
Nigel Marven has scored a new series on Watch and Factory Media has launched a BAME academy initiative. Click for more in today’s round-up.
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Sky News picks Blackmagic for system overhaul
Sky News has installed Blackmagic’s ATEM 2 M/E Production Studio 4K with an ATEM 2 M/E Broadcast Panel and Smart Videohub.
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Sony Professional Europe hires head of marketing
Sony Professional Europe has appointed Michael Harrit to the role of head of marketing for AV and media solutions.
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Netflix acquires US remake of The Returned
Netflix is to offer its subscribers the US version of The Returned after striking a global rights deal with Fremantle Media International for the zombie remake.
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Critics
TV Critics: DCI Banks; Surviving Sandy Hook; India's Daughter; Great Comic Relief Bake Off; Being Bipolar
“After spending eight weeks watching Olivia Colman and David Tennant do the TV drama equivalent of cleaning the Augean stables, it was nice to watch a detective drama that made sense and was sure of itself.”
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Ratings
DCI Banks returns with 4m
WEDNESDAY: DCI Banks kicked off a new series 2m short of its previous opener, while BBC1’s Comic Relief Bake Off series bowed out with a peak of 7.2m.
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News
Fremantle revenues hit by X Factor US cancellation
The cancellation of The X Factor US and a decline in the revenue generated from American Idol has caused Fremantle Media’s 2014 revenues to dip below £1.1bn.
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David Cameron issues leaders’ debates ultimatum
The proposals for live television debates before the general election have been plunged into further doubt after prime minister David Cameron issued a “final offer” ultimatum.
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Trevor Phillips, Tony Blair & Nigel Farage in C4 race debate
Trevor Phillips will discuss race and multiculturalism with former prime minister Tony Blair and Ukip leader Nigel Farage in an Outline Productions documentary for Channel 4.
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Ratings
The top 10 BBC2 & C4 comedies of 2014
Channel 4’s The Big Fat Quiz of the Year entertained almost 3.5m viewers.
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The top 10 stand-up shows of 2014
John Bishop leads the way in the top stand-up shows of 2014.
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Comment
Technical jobs aren’t just for the men
Drama needs a woman’s perspective, says Lisa Holdsworth
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Features
Ratings: in search of comedy gold
A successful comedy is a feather in the cap for any channel controller. But as the 2014 viewing figures reveal, a primetime hit remains an elusive beast
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Behind The Scenes
Horrible Histories: Revamping a classic
The past’s comic potential remains undimmed - it just needed a new twist, as Paul Whitelaw discovers
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Ratings
The top 10 sketch shows of 2014
Old favourites dominate the most popular sketch shows of 2014.
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Ratings
The top 20 comedies on BBC1 & ITV in 2014
Almost 10m viewers tuned in to see the Christmas Day episode of Mrs Brown’s Boys.
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Comment
Comedy execs on... Blaps, troupes & Psychobitches
Phil Clarke, Myfanwy Moore and Ben Cavey reveal the successful ingredients of a hit comedy.