All Broadcasters articles – Page 839
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NewsBBC2 to profile astronaut Neil Armstrong
Darlow Smithson Productions is making a comprehensive profile of Neil Armstrong to air on BBC2 at the end of the year.
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NewsMr Whicher to further probe suspicions on ITV
ITV has confirmed a second drama based on the real-life Victorian detective Inspector Jonathan ‘Jack’ Whicher.
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NewsBBC sport boss to step down after 40 years
Dave Gordon, one of the main architects of the BBC’s lauded London Olympics coverage, is to leave the corporation after 40 years.
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NewsEvan Davis denies being 'told off' over Osborne interview
Today Programme host Evan Davis has denied being “told off” after 10 Downing Street complained about his interview with chancellor George Osborne.
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NewsBen Stephenson gets 20% pay rise
BBC drama controller Ben Stephenson received a pay rise of more than 20% after his role was expanded, the corporation’s latest expense and salaries report has revealed.
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NewsBBC1 signs up Humphrey for daytime quiz
Jake Humphrey has been quick to find work outside of his BT Sport contract – signing up to host a new BBC1 daytime quiz.
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NewsTV tax breaks to be as high as 25%
The Treasury is poised to publish draft legislation on tax breaks for high-end television and animation next week after it was announced that qualifying productions will receive a 25% rebate.
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NewsBBC extends red button after AR playalong success
The BBC’s Antiques Roadshow red button game has been played by more than 1.5 million unique users as the broadcaster launches the next generation of its red button service.
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NewsTwofour revisits 80s for NGCI
National Geographic’s fast-growing international commissioning hub has ordered a fresh round of shows, including a detailed look back at the 1980s from Twofour.
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NewsC4 opens online store to sell DVDs to viewers
Channel 4 has begun selling DVDs direct to consumers through an online retail store that is integrated with channel4.com.
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NewsC4 close to securing Paralympics rights
Channel 4 insiders are increasingly confident the broadcaster will be handed the rights to the Paralympic Games in Rio.
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NewsLong Lost Family team make ITV1 adoption series
Long Lost Family co-host Nicky Campbell will delve into the adoption process for an ITV1 series from the same production company.
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NewsBBC1 rolls out Xmas social media assault
BBC1 is planning a major social media push as part of plans to reach new and younger audiences.
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NewsDesmond orders cuts in C5 programming tariffs
Channel 5 is preparing to drive down programming tariffs under its new commissioning regime, Broadcast understands.
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NewsSky 1 to take drama to a new level in 2013
Sky 1 is to take its drama ambitions to the next level by commissioning two 13 x 60-minute series for 2013.
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Behind The ScenesThe Poison Tree, ITV1
Erin Kelly’s novel hooked me instantly, but we had to make dramatic changes to characters and plot to turn it into thrilling TV, says Emilia di Girolamo
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NewsStuart Hall charged with indecent assault
Veteran BBC broadcaster Stuart Hall has been dropped by Radio 5 Live after being charged with indecent assault.
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NewsChris Packham to front R4 panel show pilot
Chris Packham is to front a Radio 4 comedy panel show pilot about the animal kingdom.
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NewsBBC set to avoid Christmas strikes
The BBC is set to avoid Christmas strike action across its news services as it closes in on a temporary resolution with the National Union of Journalists (NUJ).
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NewsKay to star in Malachy's Millions
Channel 4 has confirmed Peter Kay is returning to the channel in a one hour comedy special, Malachy’s Millions, set for broadcast in 2013.