All Broadcasters articles – Page 977
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NewsITV confirms Inspector Morse prequel
ITV1 has confirmed that Inspector Morse will return to UK television in a prequel drama charting the origins of the iconic detective.
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NewsSky Arts to put O'Grady and Tate in the frame
Paul O’Grady, Catherine Tate and Tamsin Greig are among six celebrities who will pose as a key character from a famous portrait for a second series of Sky Arts’ Fame In The Frame.
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NewsMentorn updates Jaycee Dugard kidnap doc for C4
Mentorn Media has updated its film about the discovery of Jaycee Lee Dugard, the Californian girl who was kidnapped and imprisoned for 18 years.
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News4thought.tv to return with new series editor
Channel 4’s religion and ethics strand 4thought.tv is to return with 365 new films made by Irish indie Waddell Media - and a new series editor.
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NewsDrobynk heads to US Lifetime Networks
UKTV’s former interim controller Christian Drobnyk has been named as the senior vice president of scheduling and acquisitions for US broadcaster Lifetime Networks.
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NewsBaby Cow to animate Viz for C4 online shorts
Adult comic Viz is to be animated by Steve Coogan’s indie Baby Cow for a new series of Channel 4 online comedy shorts.
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NewsUKTV's Phillis ejects to Lovefilm
Ben Phillis, UKTV’s director of platform distribution and business development, is leaving the broadcaster to join Lovefilm.
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NewsITV1 eyes return to The Dales
ITV1 is on the brink of commissioning a second series of domestic travelogue The Dales.
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NewsCBS Drama investigates CSI
CBS Drama has bolstered its crime schedule by acquiring the early seasons of CSI.
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NewsFood Network serves up first UK series
Food Network’s first UK series, featuring London chef Andy Bates, will also be the first ever commission for fledgling indie Sweet TV.
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NewsWormwood Scrubs locks in Grierson nominations
ITV1 documentary series Wormwood Scrubs has been nominated for two awards at the Griersons, the UK’s pre-eminent documentary awards ceremony.
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NewsBBC strikes cancel Newsnight
Today’s 24-hour strike by the NUJ has forced the BBC to cancel tonight’s edition of Newsnight.
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NewsDrobnyk quits UKTV for US TV
UKTV’s interim controller Christian Drobnyk is leaving the broadcaster after three years.
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NewsDownton Abbey could run for "seven series"
Downton Abbey could run into at least six or seven series executive producer Gareth Neame revealed at a press launch for the smash hit ITV1 period drama.
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NewsBBC to air Strictly final in 3D
The BBC has unveiled plans to air the final of Strictly Come Dancing in 3D.
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NewsC5 marketing director out after four months
Channel 5’s controller of marketing has left the broadcaster after just four months.
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NewsC5 in talks for more boxing
Channel 5 is in talks about a regular return for boxing to terrestrial television following the success of its recent title fight.
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NewsOfcom clears EastEnders despite 14,000 complaints
EastEnders’ controversial baby swap storyline has been cleared by Ofcom despite the watchdog and the BBC receiving more than 14,000 complaints combined.
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NewsESPN ad-funds goals app
ESPN has dropped the subscription charge for its Premier League goals app and will offer the service for free to fans this season.
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NewsSky Atlantic acquires first drama from Australia
An Australian period drama based on a bestselling novel has been acquired for broadcast by Sky Atlantic.