All BBC articles – Page 584
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NewsBBC boss defends investigative journalism
Mark Thompson has defended certain practices used by investigative journalists, and warned any conclusions from the Leveson inquiry should not make their ability to uncover stories “blunted or unnecessarily constrained”.
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NewsMiliband: changes to media plurality rules should exclude BBC
The BBC should not be affected by any changes to media plurality laws, Labour leader Ed Miliband has said.
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NewsITVS lures Holby City producer
ITV Studios has snared Holby City series producer Myar Craig-Brown as it continues to bolster its drama team.
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NewsBBCW reveals model for Global iPlayer app
BBC Worldwide chief executive John Smith has revealed details of the subscription service that will be used for the soon-to-be launched Global iPlayer.
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NewsBBC strikes delayed
The second day of strikes at the BBC has been delayed to “spread the burden” more evenly between members, the NUJ has said.
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NewsPSB spend on original content drops 12%
Spend on original programmes by public service broadcasters has dropped by 12% over the last four years, with Channel 5’s contribution almost halving in that time, an Ofcom report has found.
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NewsAndy Parfitt to leave Radio 1
BBC Radio 1 controller Andy Parfitt is to step down after 13 years at the helm.
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NewsTern in BBC daytime first with ‘buddy movie’ series
Tern TV has produced its first daytime series for the BBC, a ‘buddy movie’ format in which John Craven and Jules Hudson travel the country exploring Britain’s endangered heritage.
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NewsBBC London’s Skinner joins Doctor Who as exec producer
New BBC Wales drama head Faith Penhale has appointed Caroline Skinner to take over the running of Doctor Who.
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The Broadcast InterviewJoe Godwin, BBC Children's
On stage at the Children’s Media Conference, the BBC Children’s director told Lisa Campbell about inclusivity, the move to Salford and the false distinction between “fun and worthy stuff”.
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NewsBBC must improve science output, says Trust
BBC News is to appoint a science editor and a new forum will be established following a BBC Trust review into the corporation’s science coverage.
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NewsBBC to simplify programme-making rules
The BBC is running a pilot scheme to reduce the levels of compliance for programme-makers, the Trust has revealed.
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NewsNew recruits join Real Hustle
The Real Hustle, the scam artist series that was investigated by the BBC Trust earlier this year, is to return with two new recruits.
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NewsBBC last to meet Cameron, Downing Street confirms
The BBC was the last of the public service broadcasters to visit Number 10, with the first meeting between the corporation and David Cameron recorded as just one month ago.
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NewsBBC2 to air Murdoch committee appearance
BBC2 has cleared this afternoon’s schedule to offer live coverage of Rupert and James Murdoch and Rebekah Brooks’ appearance before the DCMS select committee.
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NewsBBC Trust expenses drop
BBC Trustees claimed £7,000 less in expenses for the six months to end-March 2011 compared with the previous period, a report published today has revealed.
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NewsLewis: NI scandal will not affect BBC licence fee
The BBC’s licence fee settlement is unlikely to be reviewed despite revelations about News Corp’s influence on the government’s media policy, shadow culture secretary Ivan Lewis has said.
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NewsLoach refuses to cross BBC picket line
Veteran director Ken Loach has refused to cross the picket line at the BBC, turning down the opportunity to promote on Radio Bristol a screening of the film Hidden Agenda.
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NewsBritish talent scores Emmy nods
British talent is well represented at this year’s Emmy awards with Downton Abbey, Sherlock, Luther and Upstairs, Downstairs all in the running.