All Broadcasters articles – Page 545
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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.
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NewsPublic back BBC distinctiveness and funding model
More than 74% of the British public believe that BBC content is “sufficiently high quality and distinctive” after the corporation came under attack on the issue last year from the likes of ITV.
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NewsAndreae format leads 5 Star's move into original commissioning
Viacom’s 5 Star has moved into original commissioning for the first time, including the debut show from Simon Andreae’s new indie.
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NewsUKTV orders first W shows
UKTV has ordered its first shows since rebranding W including a factual entertainment format fronted by Amanda Holden.
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NewsAnalysts predict strong growth for ITV
Chief executive Adam Crozier is expected to shed light on ITV’s recent senior management changes and address falling viewing figures as the broadcaster prepares to report strong full-year results on Wednesday.
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NewsPeter Salmon to make shock Endemol Shine move
Peter Salmon is to make a surprise move to Endemol Shine Group after just six months in charge of BBC Studios.
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RatingsEurovision decider draws 700,000 for BBC4
FRIDAY: Musical double act Joe and Jake won the right to represent the UK at Eurovision in front of a strong audience on BBC4.
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NewsOscar wins for Film 4-backed projects
Film 4-backed films have scooped three Oscars in the 88th Academy Awards, including best actress and best documentary feature.
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RatingsViewers flock to The Night Manager
SUNDAY: BBC1’s The Night Manager grew its audience as it returned for a second week, while a series high for Call The Midwife punctured ITV’s Churchill’s Secret.