All articles by Alexandra Chapman – Page 15
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BBC looks to bolster interactive news content
The BBC is looking to significantly increase its interactive news output online as it bids to enable users to explore stories in more detail.
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BBC1 seeks out edgy drama and new Miranda
BBC1 controller Charlotte Moore is on the hunt for provocative dramas and a Miranda-style studio sitcom after brushing off criticisms that her channel “plays it safe”.
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Harding lays out digital ambition for BBC News ahead of job cuts
James Harding has laid out for the first time his plans for BBC News ahead of looming job cuts.
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Sherlock returns to BBC1
Hartswood Films detective drama Sherlock is to return for a special one-off episode, followed by a fourth series.
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Charlotte Moore denies BBC1 is ‘predictable’
Charlotte Moore has launched a spirited defence of BBC1, arguing that she “does not recognise” the criticisms levelled at the channel by the BBC Trust.
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Rory Bremner calls for political risk taking
Rory Bremner has accused the BBC and other broadcasters of being scared to take risks on new political satire shows for fear of offending politicians.
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BBC Scotland accused of referendum bias
BBC Scotland faced a fresh barrage of criticism over its referendum coverage from protesters who gathered outside the broadcaster’s Glasgow headquarters this weekend.
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BBC Academy boss to exit ahead of Midlands move
BBC Academy director Anne Morrison is to leave the training division ahead of its relocation to Birmingham in 2015.
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BBC2 prepares sweets series
Screenchannel TV is to head into the kitchen for a BBC2 sweet-making documentary series.
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Harman worried by changes to BBC Trust chair role
Shadow culture secretary Harriet Harman has raised concerns that changes made to the role of BBC Trust chair appear to favour a certain candidate, thought to be Lord Coe.
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CBBC to visit Scream Street
CBBC has picked up a stop-motion animated series from Coolabi and Manchester-based indie Factory TM.
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BBC rural affairs coverage criticised
The BBC has pledged to improve its coverage of rural affairs in network news after the BBC Trust found there is a “deficit” in its output.
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BBC correspondent to increase disability coverage
BBC News hopes to increase awareness of disability issues with a number of on-air and digital projects after hiring its first disability correspondent.
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BBC diversity plan under fire
Tony Hall will come under increased pressure to introduce commissioning quotas after his blueprint to ensure the BBC reflects modern Britain left many industry diversity champions underwhelmed.
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BBC lines up female comics
A number of female comedians have put themselves forward to appear in BBC comedy entertainment shows following the corporation’s pledge to ban all-male panels, according to Mark Linsey.
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Unions reject BBC revised pay offer
Unions are balloting all of its members to strike after roundly rejecting the BBC’s revised pay offer.
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Harding stresses importance of preserving local news
Director of BBC News and Current Affairs James Harding launches new initiatives to support local media.
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C4 commissioner joins London Live to push original content
London Live has appointed C4 commissioner Katie Boyd as part of a substantial original content push across factual entertainment and features.
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Lenny Henry: Hall's plan won't change much
Tony Hall’s plans to boost on and off screen diversity are based on an outdated model, actor and comedian Lenny Henry told a Select Committee hearing today.
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BBC Trust: BBC1 too predictable
Acting BBC Trust chairman Diane Coyle has criticised BBC1 for not taking enough risks in the highest-profile areas of its schedule.