All Broadcasters articles – Page 843
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NewsLicence fee should rise with UK economy, says former BBC chair
Former BBC chairman Gavyn Davies has argued the licence fee should be increased as the UK’s economic conditions improve, if the corporation is to maintain its quality of output.
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NewsBBC hunts transgender comedies
The BBC is to award £5000 to a writer as part of a search for comedy scripts featuring transgender characters and themes.
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NewsBBC to renew Arts Council partnership
The BBC is close to renewing its partnership with Arts Council England (ACE) as part of its efforts to increase engagement with the arts.
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NewsLaura Mackie and Sally Haynes to leave ITV
ITV’s drama commissioning team Laura Mackie and Sally Haynes are to leave the commercial broadcaster to set up a production company.
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NewsSky plans to massively expand 3D footprint
Sky is drawing up plans to significantly grow the reach of its 3D channel by making it available to many more of its 4.5m HD subscribers.
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CommentDEBATE: Has Big Brother been compromised by Rylan's rule-breaking?
Does it matter contestant is allowed to leave the house?
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NewsC4 creates Grand Designs 3D exploration tool
Channel 4 has created a prototype connected TV version of Grand Designs that allows viewers to explore a virtual 3D rendering of buildings featured in the show.
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NewsColin Murray dropped as Match of the Day 2 host
Colin Murray is to be replaced as the host of Match of the Day 2 by Mark Chapman.
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NewsCBeebies' Jimmy Savile gaffe draws complaints
Over 200 viewers have complained to the BBC and regulator Ofcom after CBeebies broadcast a repeat of The Tweenies which featured a Jimmy Savile spoof.
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NewsX Factor rapped for giving London hotel undue prominence
The X Factor has been rapped by Ofcom for giving undue prominence to the Corinithia Hotel during the first live episode of the series.
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NewsChannel 4 subscribes to Lovefilm VoD service
Channel 4 has signed a digital content distribution deal with Lovefilm which will see a raft of shows including Peep Show and Father Ted added to the VoD service.
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NewsBBC apologises for showing Savile spoof on Tweenies
The BBC has apologised for screening a repeat of The Tweenies which featured a character impersonating disgraced presenter Jimmy Savile.
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NewsC4's hands Last Leg live Friday night slot
Channel 4 is continuing its commitment to disabled talent by moving Adam Hill’s topical live chat show Last Leg into a primetime Friday night slot.
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CommentDEBATE: Should Channel 4 be the host of a 2015 election debate?
Broadcast revealed this week that C4 is lobbying to host a 2015 election debate
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NewsOfcom 'must protect PSB content on digital platforms'
The BBC has supported a call for Ofcom’s powers to be widened to ensure that PSB programming is featured prominently on new content platforms.
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NewsExpert Women Day makes its debut
The first Expert Women Day has launched this morning featuring sessions from a diverse range of industry speakers which can be viewed live online.
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NewsS4C's A-Hoi revives phone-in for pirate game
Welsh broadcaster S4C is launching a playalong game for kids that revives traditional phone-in games using voice activation.
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NewsCan Fox beat pay-TV rivals?
Newly rebranded network Fox is out to compete with the big boys of British pay-TV broadcasting.
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NewsHall moves to stabilise BBC
Tony Hall has wasted no time in getting to grips with the task of putting the BBC back on an even footing, beginning preparations to become the next director general.
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NewsBBC embarks on search for daytime controller
The race to become the next controller of BBC daytime has kicked off, with early contenders thought to include Alison Kirkham and Kim Shillinglaw.