All Broadcasters articles – Page 542
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NewsBectu demands BBC halts Studios plans
Bectu has urged the BBC halt to plans to set up BBC Studios as a separate entity, following director Peter Salmon’s decision to “jump ship” to Endemol Shine Group.
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NewsPrankster Simon Brodkin to front All 4 show
The prankster who showered former Fifa president Sepp Blatter with dollar bills has been signed up by Channel 4 to star in an online series.
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NewsITV commissions Bobby Moore drama
ITV has commissioned a three-part drama based on the relationship between former England captain Bobby Moore and his wife Tina.
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NewsBBC fails to make strides in boosting staff diversity
The BBC made little or no progress in improving the diversity of its workforce last year, despite a pledge from director general Tony Hall to make a “tangible difference” on the issue.
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NewsFive lessons the BBC must learn from the Jimmy Savile scandal
The BBC said it would implement Dame Janet Smith’s recommendations in full after the publication of her damning 1,220-page report on Jimmy Savile last week. But what were these conclusions, and how will the BBC respond?
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NewsPlans for BBC take shape
John Whittingdale looks ready to task the BBC’s new governance regime with ensuring the corporation sharpens up its approach to distinctiveness.
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NewsITV hits non-ad revenue goal
Adam Crozier has completed the task he set himself nearly six years ago to secure half of ITV’s turnover from sources other than traditional television advertising.
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CommentWhy make BBC1 less popular?
Quality is just as important as distinctiveness to licence fee payers
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NewsBBC: Apprentice and HIGNFY at risk under government plans
The BBC has argued that it would be forced to axe shows including The Antiques Roadshow,The Apprentice and Have I Got News For You to meet distinctiveness targets set out in a government-commissioned report.
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NewsTrevor Phillips: C4 privatisation would create cultural divide
Government proposals to privatise Channel 4 could result in increased racial alienation and cultural segregation, according to leading race equality campaigner Trevor Phillips.
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NewsINFOGRAPHIC: ITV Studios: 2015 growth
Click to see the year-on-year performance of ITV’s production division.
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RatingsHappy Valley hits record share
TUESDAY: Happy Valley recorded its highest-ever viewing share – as almost a third of people watching TV tuned in to the hit crime drama.
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NewsITV2 to launch 11 O'Clock-style comedy series
ITV2 has commissioned Talkback to make a satirical late night comedy series in the style of The 11 O’Clock Show.
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NewsWhittingdale: BBC must be more distinctive
John Whittingdale will require the BBC to become more distinct from its commercial rivals under charter renewal – and has promised to close the iPlayer loophole as swiftly as possible.
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NewsCorrie creator Tony Warren MBE dies
Coronation Street creator Tony Warren MBE has died aged 79.
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NewsTLC joins naked dating trend
UK pay-TV channel TLC is to remake Italian dating format Undressed.
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NewsCrozier: Lygo to 'refresh' commissioning structure
Adam Crozier has confirmed Kevin Lygo intends to make key changes to ITV’s commissioning structure and admitted the broadcaster has a tough task ahead in factual.
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NewsGovernment warned to heed public affection for BBC
The BBC Trust has claimed that it is “very important” that the government take heed of public support voiced for the corporation as part of the consultation on charter renewal.
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NewsITV Studios posts record revenues
ITV’s pre-tax profits rose 18% to £843m in 2015, as revenues at its production arm passed the £1bn mark for the first time.
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NewsO&O report: more distinctive BBC1 worth £60m a year to rivals
A more distinctive BBC1 could increase the public value of the flagship channel and be worth up to £60m a year to commercial rivals, according to one of the key DCMS reports for charter renewal.