All BBC articles – Page 446
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Behind The ScenesNurse, BBC2
A four-part comedy drama for BBC2 based on a low-key Radio 4 series, Nurse is a character sketch show by proxy.
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Behind The ScenesThe Javone Prince Show, BBC2
Previously best known for his role in cult E4 sitcom PhoneShop, Javone Prince may well be the BBC’s latest breakout comedy star.
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CommentComedy execs on... Blaps, troupes & Psychobitches
Phil Clarke, Myfanwy Moore and Ben Cavey reveal the successful ingredients of a hit comedy.
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NewsBBC orders sketch show double
The BBC is hoping two female performers can deliver an eradefining sketch show - but Channel 4 is stepping back from the genre.
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NewsBBC beefs up ratings data
Danny Cohen wants to improve the way BBC shows are commissioned, cast and crafted by arming his team with more detailed daily ratings reports.
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NewsAnalysis: BBC Studios plans
The hunt for a leader of BBC Studios will begin imminently, but the industry wants more clarity about the newly rechristened production division after Tony Hall outlined his initial vision this week.
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CommentTony Hall’s British tactic to defend BBC
DG outlines commercial vision for reshaped production arm
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NewsBBC Trust chair to tackle HSBC questions
BBC chairman Rona Fairhead will address questions about her role in an HSBC tax scandal in front of a committee of MPs next week.
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NewsRona Fairhead calls for new independent BBC regulator
BBC Trust chairman Rona Fairhead has admitted that radical reforms are needed to the corporation’s governance structure during charter renewal.
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Behind The ScenesThis World: Surviving Sandy Hook, BBC2
Revisiting a tragedy that befell a community increasingly sceptical of media intrusion made gaining access tough, reveals Jezza Neumann
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NewsMartin Davidson handed expanded role in BBC factual shake-up
Martin Davidson has been named as the BBC’s head of specialist factual as the changes to the corporation’s factual commissioning team begin to shape up.
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NewsBBC cuts top talent pay to £50m
The BBC’s top talent wage bill has fallen almost 30% to £50m over the past five years following “vast improvements” in cost management processes – but the corporation has been told to address the way it develops stars of the future.
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NewsCoba: non PSBs outspend BBC on new indie originations
The non-PSBs spent £30m more on new, original commissions from indies than the BBC, ITV and Channel 5 combined in 2013, according to the Commercial Broadcasters Association (Coba).
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NewsBBC Click in mobile production first
BBC technology format Click is producing a 30-minute episode shot and edited entirely on smartphones and tablets.
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NewsEastEnders dominates Twitter chat
The 30th anniversary of EastEnders dominated the conversation on Twitter in February while The Brit Awards, Baftas and Academy Awards also sparked debate.
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NewsBBC4 relaxes with slow season
A two hour trip along one of Britain’s canals and a 30 minute show observing the manufacture of a wooden chair are to form part of a slow season of shows on BBC4.
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NewsBBC to launch ‘MyBBC’ app
The BBC will launch a personalised app this autumn that can notify users about new series launches, live sport scores, breaking news and traffic updates.
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NewsHall to make case for 'democratic' BBC
Tony Hall has stressed the “profoundly democratic” nature of the BBC and promised to set out the corporation’s position on the charter renewal debate in June.
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RatingsCasual Vacancy bows out with 5.3m
SUNDAY: The Casual Vacancy and The Auction House bowed out with series lows as Indian Summers dipped below 2m viewers.
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NewsTony Hall: BBC in the internet era
Click to read director general Tony Hall’s speech about the future of the BBC in full.