All Broadcasters articles – Page 1066
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NewsJohnny Marr writes the theme tune
Former Smiths guitarist Johnny Marr has written the theme tune for a TV sitcom for Channel 4.
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NewsBig Brother special for 8 out of 10 Cats
Channel 4 is lining up a Big Brother-themed edition of 8 out of 10 Cats to kick off the tenth series of the panel show.
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NewsMore4 drama analyses the Milibands
A new drama-documentary will examine the rivalry between Labour leader hopefuls and brothers David and Ed Miliband.
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NewsSherlock creators in final talks on series two
The BBC will confirm details of a second series of Sherlock this week, following strong ratings for the drama’s first run.
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NewsBBC to rethink pension plans
The BBC is to rethink its planned overhaul of its pension scheme in the face of a backlash from staff.
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NewsMusical chairs continue for Don’t Stop Believing
Channel Five is to move musical talent show Don’t Stop Believing yet again next week, after shifting it into an earlier slot last night.
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NewsOlympics broadcast work up for grabs
Indies and broadcasters have been invited to bid on a contract to provide broadcast services for the London Media Centre during the 2012 Olympics.
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NewsThompson to face BBC staff over pensions
Mark Thompson will face a grilling from BBC staff today over the controversial proposals to overhaul the corporation’s pension scheme.
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NewsUKTV to make first moves into HD
UKTV is to roll out its first HD channels this year for Good Food and Eden.
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NewsDisabled talent to front C4 Paralympics coverage
Channel 4 is to spend £500,000 hunting for disabled presenting talent as part of its role as the UK’s official broadcaster for the London 2012 Paraylmpics.
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NewsBBC loses £240,000 worth of laptops and mobiles
BBC laptops and mobile devices worth more than £240,000 - the equivalent of 1,656 TV licences - were lost or stolen in the last two years, new figures show.
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NewsVirgin puts UKTV stake up for sale
Virgin Media has put its 50% stake in digital broadcasting business UKTV up for sale.
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NewsStrike threat to BBC Proms coverage
Viewers tuning in to The Last Night Of The Proms could be left watching “dark screens” if proposed strike action goes ahead, a union said today.
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NewsMiliband calls for BBC co-operative
BBC licence fee payers should have a “real say” in how the Corporation is run, Labour leadership contender David Miliband has said.
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NewsLiving orders first comedy
Living TV is planning its first move into British scripted comedy with a sitcom based around a former Page 3 girl that will feature appearances from Harry Hill and Louie Spence.
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NewsITV's Chase takes on Weakest Link
ITV has finalised a large order for a new series of teatime gameshow The Chase as it aims to challenge rival The Weakest Link.
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NewsC4 holiday for Kirstie and Phil
Kirstie Allsopp and Phil Spencer are to lift the lid on holiday deals in the first commission for their indie, Raise the Roof.
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NewsComedy Central goes HD
Comedy Central is rolling out HD channel featuring shows such as 30 Rock, Two and a Half Men and South Park.
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NewsVirgin 1 rebrands as Channel One
Digital channel Virgin 1 is being rebranded and renamed as Channel One as part of a new marketing campaign by owner BSkyB.
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NewsCrozier looks to Disney to inspire ITV’s turnaround
ITV wants to emulate Disney’s business model as part of its turnaround strategy - putting major content brands at the heart of every thing it does.