All Broadcasters articles – Page 821
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NewsYentob plays key role in Hall’s ‘world-class’ plans
Alan Yentob is playing a pivotal role in Tony Hall’s efforts to assemble a “world-class” senior management team – a sign of his growing influence since the arrival of the director general.
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NewsBBC mulls remake of Bergerac
The BBC is developing a remake of classic crime procedural Bergerac.
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NewsYesterday returns to Raiders of the Lost Past
Yesterday has snapped up a second series of World Media Rights’ quest for legendary objects, Raiders of the Lost Past.
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NewsJames Harding issues rallying call to BBC journalists
James Harding has issued a rallying call to BBC News journalists after what he described as a “chastening” few months for the corporation.
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NewsFour Lions pulled from Film4 following Boston blasts
Chris Morris’ satirical film Four Lions, in which four men detonate explosives during the London Marathon, has been pulled from Film4’s schedules following yesterday’s blasts in Boston.
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NewsDate set for DG select committee appearance
BBC director general Tony Hall and BBC Trust chairman Lord Patten are to appear in front of the culture, media and sport select committee on 25 April.
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NewsLSE considers options after Panorama broadcast
London School of Economics (LSE) directors are meeting today to consider their options after the BBC broadcast its controversial Panorama investigation on North Korea.
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NewsJames Harding scoops BBC news chief role
The BBC has named former Times editor James Harding as its director of news and current affairs.
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NewsLSE students support BBC North Korea doc
The BBC has received messages of support from London School of Economics students backing its decision to broadcast a controversial Panorama documentary on North Korea.
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NewsWarp strikes ITVS first-look deal
This Is England producer Warp Films is to ramp up its move into TV production after striking a first-look deal with ITV Studios Global Entertainment.
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NewsBBC backs North Korea doc amid LSE row
The BBC is to plough ahead with a Panorama investigation on North Korea amid claims it used students as a “human shield” while gathering evidence for the film.
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NewsSky labels BT a “£22bn gorilla in puppy’s clothing”
Sky has labelled BT a “£22bn gorilla in puppy’s clothing” as the row intensifies over its decision not to allow ads for BT Sport on its sports channels.
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NewsBBC will not play Ding Dong the Witch is Dead in full
The BBC has decided against playing Ding Dong the Witch is Dead in full on the Radio 1 chart show this Sunday.
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NewsAnthony Horowitz calls on broadcasters to take risks
Anthony Horowitz expects his period drama Foyle’s War to return to ITV - but has called on British broadcasters need to take more risks in drama commissioning.
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NewsC4 executive team expanded
Anne Bulford’s responsibilities have been re-distributed to other members of senior management team at Channel 4, resulting in the expansion of its executive management team.
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NewsSimon Cowell: Britain's Got Talent to return
Simon Cowell has given his clearest indication yet that he will renew his deal with ITV for entertainment juggernauts Britain’s Got Talent and The X Factor.
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NewsC4 Education game aims to send teens to sleep
Channel 4 Education has launched a mobile game designed to help teenagers understand the importance of a good quality night’s sleep.
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NewsIndies score record Sony Award nods
Independent production companies are in pole position to pick up a record number of Sony Radio Awards after securing 26 nominations in 13 categories.
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NewsC4 seeks that Friday feeling
Hit mobile game Draw Something is being made into a C4 entertainment show as the channel continues its search for Friday night success.
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NewsHaving faith in Brits pays off for The Bible
The Bible sells approximately 25 million copies every year, so perhaps it’s no surprise that the first major attempt to adapt it into a big-budget US cable miniseries has proved so successful.