All Broadcasters articles – Page 1113
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NewsFree-to-air Ashes plan hit for six
Moves to put the Ashes on the Crown Jewels TV sports list have been derailed thanks to lobbying from the English Cricket Board and the timing of the general election.
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NewsBBC mulls Strictly makeover
The BBC is eyeing a new home for Strictly Come Dancing as part of plans to supercharge the BBC1 format - and has yet to secure Bruce Forsyth as host for this year’s series.
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NewsITV objects to BBCW ice dance show
ITV is fighting BBC Worldwide’s plans to produce an ice dancing show in the US, citing similarities with its own format Dancing on Ice.
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NewsTitchmarsh sparks 131 complaints
An edition of ITV’s Alan Titchmarsh Show featuring a critical discussion of violent video games has attracted 131 complaints - but will not be investigated by Ofcom.
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NewsPanorama criticisms demoralising staff
Panorama staff are demoralised following a steady onslaught of criticisms of its journalism – with reporters claiming the BBC Trust rulings are “flawed” and threaten investigative output.
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NewsKids to grill Cameron on CBBC
David Cameron is to face questions from children about issues that affect kids, as part of a CBBC general election special.
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NewsSky reveals election plans
Sky News is preparing a cross-platform coverage push for the 2010 general election centred around its HD coverage of the Leaders’ Debate.
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NewsSky and Virgin HD in 3m homes
Sky and Virgin added almost 600,000 subscribers to their HD services in the final quarter of 2009 taking the total number to close to 3m, according to the latest figures from Ofcom.
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NewsMore than 1,000 complain over C4 Islam probe
Ofcom is looking into criticisms of Dispatches programme Britain’s Islamic Republic, which has attracted more than 1,000 complaints to the regulator and Channel 4.
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NewsMPs criticise 'unaccountable' BBC
A group of MPs has launched a blistering attack on the BBC and called on the government to force the corporation to open up its books.
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NewsParty political broadcasts 'ineffective'
Traditional political advertising has little or no impact on voting trends, a poll has suggested.
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NewsOfcom calls for ITV’s CRR to be scrapped
ITV has welcomed Ofcom’s call for the Contract Rights Renewal Scheme to be abolished to reflect changes in the ad market.
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NewsBroadcasters reveal PM debate details
The BBC, ITV and Sky News have revealed TX details of their Prime Ministerial Debates, with the last one scheduled to take place exactly one week before polling day on 6 May.
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NewsC4's cinema legacy to be scrutinised
Channel 4’s contribution to British cinema is to be documented in a major academic study and industry conference.
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NewsTV gender age gap closing
The age gap between male and female prime time television stars may be closing, according to a new survey.
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NewsDimbleby to host election coverage
Veteran broadcaster David Dimbleby will anchor the BBC’s general election night coverage, it has been confirmed.
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NewsAttenborough making Sky 3D doc
Sir David Attenborough is to make his first documentary for Sky to explore the possibilities of 3D.
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NewsBBC director sorry over salary cover up bid
A “reward director” for the BBC has apologised over attempts to fudge figures showing the public how many members of staff earn more than £100,000.
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NewsDoc Martin to return for fifth run
ITV1 hit drama Doc Martin will return to the screen for a fifth series next year.
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NewsBBC3 launches magic site
BBC3 has given magician duo Barry and Stuart their own website and is lining up what it claims is the first magic trick to use Twitter.