All Broadcasters articles – Page 1080
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NewsTrio win double orders in latest run of C4’s First Cut
Century Films, Minnow Films and Lambent Productions have each won two commissions for Channel 4’s emerging-directors’ docs strand First Cut.
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NewsBafta winner pens 1950s Kudos series for BBC2
A passionate love triangle in a 1950s TV newsroom is at the heart of a new drama for BBC2 by Bafta-winning writer Abi Morgan.
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NewsWogan explores Irish roots in RDF doc for BBC1
Broadcasting veteran Terry Wogan will revisit his native Ireland in a BBC1 documentary double-header from RDF Media Group-owned indie Presentable.
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NewsBBC defends events coverage
The BBC has defended its staffing levels for the World Cup, Wimbledon and Glastonbury, saying such events help in “bringing the nation together”.
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NewsFry & Laurie reunite after 15 years
Stephen Fry and Hugh Laurie have reunited to celebrate 30 years of their partnership in a one-off special for UKTV’s Gold.
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NewsBBC nabs Stirling Prize in arts push
The BBC’s arts commissioning editor Mark Bell has unveiled a raft of new programmes that includes snatching the broadcast rights to the Stirling Prize for architecture from Channel 4.
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NewsDigital helps C4 break even
Record digital media profits and tight budgeting helped Channel 4 to break even last year - despite the worst advertising downturn in its 28-year history, the broadcaster has said.
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NewsBBC score One World hat-trick
The BBC scooped a hat-trick of prizes at last night’s One World Media Awards - recognising excellence in media coverage of the developing world.
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NewsAbraham: nurture new talent
Channel 4 chief executive David Abraham has used his first public speech since taking up the role to back new moves forging closer links between the creative industries and the education sector.
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NewsITV News to include social media
ITV News is rolling out a year-long social media push and on-air strand following today’s Budget to see how viewers cope with the expected cuts.
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NewsFive acquires Oil Disaster doc
In the wake of America’s biggest environmental catastrophe, Five has acquired a fast turnaround documentary about the oil rig disaster.
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NewsCall for more women's sports coverage
Women’s sporting events should be screened more often on television to inspire girls to get active, the Government was urged today.
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NewsC4's King on leave to pursue mayoral bid
Channel 4 head of diversity Oona King has agreed to take unpaid leave from the broadcaster while she pursues her bid to become Labour’s candidate for London Mayor.
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NewsC4 orders daily religion strand
Belfast-based Waddell Media has won a nightly religious slot on Channel 4 – part of more than £1.5m worth of new commissions from Northern Ireland.
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NewsYentob defends Bleakley decision
The BBC’s creative director Alan Yentob has defended its decision to withdraw its offer of a new contract to Christine Bleakley - saying it did not want to become a “patsy”.
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NewsFive rapped for crime trail in kids schedule
Ofcom has censured Five for airing a trailer for US crime drama Numb3rs in between two childrens’ programmes.
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NewsC4 Jackson doc libel case dropped
A former bodyguard to Michael Jackson and his family has dropped his libel claim against a Channel 4 documentary the day before High Court proceedings were due to begin.
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NewsAbraham unveils major C4 shake up
Channel 4 is embarking on a massive restructure that will cut 25% of senior management positions and see Kevin Lygo and Julian Bellamy’s roles combined under a single chief creative officer position.
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NewsChristine Bleakley to leave BBC
TV presenter Christine Bleakley is looking forward to working with her “old friend” Adrian Chiles again after it was announced she has signed a deal to move to ITV.
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NewsTop Model finale to air live
Britain’s Next Top Model is to air a live finale and allow viewers to vote for the winner for the first time.