All articles by Alex Farber – Page 122
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NewsThe Last Panthers triples audience
The Last Panthers grew its audience by almost 500,000 viewers to become Sky Atlantic’s third most-watched programme of the year – after Game of Thrones and Fortitude.
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NewsBig Talk to revive Cold Feet for ITV
Big Talk Productions is to produce an eight-part revival of Cold Feet for ITV, while Mainstreet Pictures has landed a second original drama series for the broadcaster.
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NewsSky News moves into virtual reality
Sky News has released a virtual reality film designed to show what the migrant crisis is like through the eyes of a refugee.
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NewsMarks & Spencer opens doors to C4
Marks & Spencer is to throw open its doors to Channel 4 as part of a slate of shows which includes a drama from the producers of Line of Duty and the return of SAS: Who Dares Wins.
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NewsDownton Abbey series finale grips almost 11m
Downton Abbey reeled in a consolidated audience of almost 11m viewers for the climax of its final series – its biggest audience since the penultimate episode of last year’s run.
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RatingsStrictly opens up 3.5m gap over X Factor
SATURDAY: Strictly Come Dancing leapt to a Saturday night series high, opening up a 3.5m gap over rival The X Factor.
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NewsApp brings new audience to Agatha Christie story
Agatha Christie short story The Mysterious Mr Quin is to be transformed into an immersive app adventure, as the novelist’s rightsholder refreshes the brand for a younger generation.
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NewsBen Frow speaks up for foreign owners
Channel 5 director of programmes Ben Frow has launched a vigorous defence of foreign ownership, arguing it has had little bearing on the broadcaster’s duty to innovate.
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NewsC5 signs off benefits programming
Ben Frow appeared to signal the end of new benefits programming on Channel 5 at the Broadcast Commissioning Forum, as it evolves to keep pace with its viewers.
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NewsEntertainment chiefs seek the hit factor
Entertainment bosses have shared their secrets on giving new formats and talent the best shot of landing with audiences.
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NewsKudos absorbs Lovely Day & Shine Pictures
Lovely Day and Shine Pictures are to become absorbed into Kudos following Diederick Santer’s appointment as joint chief executive officer of the Broadchurch producer.
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NewsC5 orders fixed-rig family format
Channel 5 has ordered an innovative fixed-rig format from Plimsoll Productions focusing on the lives of six British families.
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RatingsClass of '92 helps Salford net 3.5m fans
FRIDAY: BBC1’s Class of ’92 documentary helped Salford City’s FA Cup clash with Notts County to a peak of 3.5m viewers.
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RatingsX Factor recovers to 6.5m
SATURDAY: The X Factor recovered from last week’s poor performance – adding almost 1m viewers as the live rounds entered their second week.
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NewsBBC entertainment boss hits out at ITV's ‘cultural prohibition’
Alan Tyler has argued that ITV’s attempt to ban the BBC from importing formats is tantamount to “cultural prohibition”.
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NewsITV entertainment chief: X Factor changes ‘went too far’
ITV entertainment chief Elaine Bedell has acknowledged that some of the format tweaks made to The X Factor this year have failed.
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NewsCuration central to BBC Store
The BBC is to tap into its heritage of curating television to help set apart its download-to-own service from rivals.
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NewsDave lines up Storage Hunters celebrity special
UKTV has ordered a further two series of US format Storage Hunters, along with a celebrity spin-off featuring Bob Mortimer, Kimberly Wyatt, Ross Noble and Jimi Mistry.
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NewsVice to launch US TV channel
Vice is to launch its first linear TV channel in the US after striking a deal with A+E Networks.
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NewsFreddie Fries Again for Sky 1
Freddie Flintoff is to set off on a second nationwide tour in his fish and chip van for Sky 1.