All Ben Frow articles – Page 24
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NewsC5 returns to Benefits Britain
Channel 5’s Benefits Britain is to return after the broadcaster green-lit two more series of the in-house welfare documentary.
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NewsDeadline looms for Broadcast / Edinburgh commissioning survey
The deadline is fast approaching for the Broadcast & Edinburgh TV Festival’s commissioning survey, which will form the basis of one of the event’s showpiece sessions.
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NewsSky, BBCW execs join Broadcast commissioning event
Key commissioners from Sky and BBC Worldwide have joined senior industry figures including Peter Fincham, Jay Hunt and Charlotte Moore speaking Broadcast’s second annual Commissioning & Funding Forum.
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NewsC5 management team to move over to Viacom
Viacom is firming up plans to bring over Channel 5’s existing management team, including key Richard Desmond lieutenant Paul Dunthorne, ahead of finalising its £450m acquisition of the broadcaster.
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FeaturesMasterclass: How to come up with a killer title
The right programme name can make all the difference when it comes to standing out from the crowd
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NewsCommissioning Survey: have your say
Want to give channel controllers a piece of your mind? Enter Broadcast’s commissioning survey today.
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NewsBroadcast unveils top execs for commissioning forum
Channel 4 chief creative officer Jay Hunt, ITV director of television Peter Fincham BBC1 controller Charlotte Moore are among the industry figures speaking at Broadcast’s second annual Commissioning & Funding Forum.
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NewsBroadcasters welcome year-round US orders
Major British broadcasters have welcomed US networks’ move towards year-round commissioning, but have downplayed plans to launch all their imports on the same day as their US TX.
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NewsCharles Thompson back in production with TVTP
Former Mentorn and Steadfast exec Charles Thompson is back in production as chief creative officer of emerging indie TVT Productions.
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CommentTracking TV’s transatlantic trend
Viacom and Leftfield deals highlight a narrowing UK/US gap, says Chris Curtis
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NewsC5 deal opens door for Pact
Viacom’s acquisition of Channel 5 represents an opportunity for new terms of trade to be struck between Pact and the UK broadcaster.
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NewsChannel 5: the industry reacts
TV industry executives anticipate Channel 5 will benefit from extra commissioning spend and a clearer structure following its acquisition by Viacom.
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NewsAnalysis: Viacom's C5 strategy under the microscope
Viacom believes the Channel 5 brand has huge potential and that it can grow its share by investing in original content.
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NewsC5 lines up Never Teach Your Wife To Drive!
Channel 5 will examine the patience of couples in Never Teach Your Wife To Drive! - its latest inhouse commission.
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NewsBen Frow set for Ferrari if C5 hits targets
Channel 5 owner Richard Desmond is known for his maverick approach to business - and has offered director of programmes Ben Frow an unusual incentive to improve ratings.
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NewsMTV shuns imitations for the ‘unexpected’
MTV is eyeing two new formats for next year as it moves away from commissioning reality show imitations of Geordie Shore and The Valleys.
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NewsC5 lines up more Suspects
Channel 5 is backing its bet on original drama after ordering a second series of semi-improvised crime show Suspects.
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NewsC5 sale close as bidders circle
Channel 5 could be sold in a matter of weeks as a slew of US broadcasters vie with European media groups to take control of the broadcaster.
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NewsC5 orders live immigration debate
Channel 5 is launching a live debate on immigration following the success of its benefits debate earlier this week.
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NewsNightmare Neighbours invited into C5
Channel 5 is to explore some of the UK’s most extreme disputes between neighbours in a six-part series from Flame Television.