All Broadcasters articles – Page 1092
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NewsBBC Trust boss meets with culture secretary
A lengthy private meeting has been held between the BBC Trust chairman Sir Michael Lyons and culture secretary Jeremy Hunt as major changes to the broadcaster’s ruling bodies are being considered.
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NewsAshley Jensen back in BBC comedy
Extras star Ashley Jensen is coming back to the BBC as the star of a new 60-minute comedy pilot.
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NewsSky signs Dizzee Rascal as talent judge
Chart star Dizzee Rascal is turning TV talent judge in a new series for Sky 1.
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NewsAbortion ad draws 600 complaints to C4
Channel 4 received more than 600 complaints over its decision to air an advert for Marie Stopes, the charity that offers advice on issues surrounding abortions and sexual health.
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NewsBBC faced 12 sexism cases in 2009
The BBC faced 12 sex discrimination cases brought by its staff last year, information released under the Freedom of Information Act shows.
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NewsSky in £318m settlement with EDS
Sky has revealed that it is to receive a total settlement of £318 million following the resolution of a lengthy legal wrangle with Electronic Data Systems (EDS).
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NewsHighflyer retains C4 horse racing deal
Highflyer TV is to continue to making Channel 4’s horse racing coverage until December 2012 after winning the first tender for the production in more than 25 years.
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NewsBBC fires up new Torchwood with US deal
Doctor Who spin-off Torchwood is to return to BBC1 next year with funding from US cable broadcaster Starz Entertainment.
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NewsITV signs World Cup doc
ITV has bagged a new ad-funded football documentary that ties in with this summer’s World Cup and promises to reveal why England misses so many penalties
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NewsC4 swipes British Comedy Awards from ITV
Channel 4 has secured the exclusive broadcast rights to the British Comedy Awards after 20 years on ITV.
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NewsX Factor coming to consoles
The X Factor is making its way onto games consoles in a new deal signed by FremantleMedia Enterprises (FME) and games manufacturer Deep Silver.
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NewsSimpson: BBC is no longer doomed
The formation of the coalition Government means the BBC is “no longer doomed”, according to veteran broadcaster John Simpson.
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NewsBleakley to ITV rumours continue
Rumours that BBC presenter Christine Bleakley may be ready to defect to ITV have been branded “speculation”.
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NewsCorrie postponed for third night
ITV has pulled tonight’s scheduled episode of Coronation Street – the third consecutive instalment to be postponed since Wednesday’s shootings in Cumbria.
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NewsC4 revives Big Brother web feed
Big Brother will be streamed around the clock for its final season – but for a fee.
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NewsBio orders 7/7 survivor doc
The Biography Channel has ordered a 60-minute documentary on Gill Hicks, a survivor of the July 2005 London bombings.
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NewsBSkyB to buy VMTV for £160m
The much-anticipated sale of the Virgin Media Television portfolio of channels to BSkyB has finally been confirmed. The £160m deal will create a multichannel powerhouse that combines the likes of Living and Bravo with Sky 1.
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NewsTatchell takes on the Pope for C4
Outspoken human rights campaigner Peter Tatchell is to take a confrontational look at the Pope in a one-off documentary for Channel 4.
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NewsSky 1 Got To Dance again
Sky 1 HD has recommissioned a beefed-up second series of Got To Dance, which includes 50% more episodes and a raft of supporting behind-the-scenes shows.
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NewsBragg: Nurture young talent
Melvyn Bragg was honoured for his contribution to broadcasting last night and called on the industry to nurture young talent.