All Broadcasters articles – Page 991
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NewsBowman to front C4 film series
Edith Bowman is to present a new film series for Channel 4, made in partnership with Vue Entertainment.
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NewsSky's Mad Dogs to return for second series
Sky 1’s testosterone fuelled drama Mad Dogs has been handed a second series following a strong first run.
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NewsITV fires ad market warning
ITV has reported an 11% growth in revenue after outperforming the advertising market - but faces “tough” conditions heading into the summer.
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NewsThompson dispels Salford "myths"
BBC director general Mark Thompson has moved to dispel some of the “myths” surrounding the corporation’s move to Salford, including the misconception that it will cost £800m in taxpayers’ money.
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NewsBBC to air teen Shakespeare competition
Secondary school students are being challenged to learn and perform speeches from some of Shakespeare’s most famous plays as part of a new BBC2 show.
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NewsSky hunts Spy comedy
Sky1 has ordered a new comedy from Hat Trick following a father who is accidently recruited as an MI5 agent.
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NewsOfcom rejects Rooney complaints
Complaints about Manchester United footballer Wayne Rooney swearing into a camera during a match have not been upheld by the TV watchdog.
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NewsEastEnders not realistic, boss admits
EastEnders is not a realistic portrayal of working-class life in today’s East End, the BBC’s soap boss has admitted - while Corrie’s exec producer claims the ITV soap is “sufficiently real”.
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NewsJones preferred candidate for S4C chair
Former S4C chief executive Huw Jones has been selected by DCMS as the preferred candidate to chair the Welsh language broadcaster.
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NewsSky recruits BBC's Anne Mensah to head drama
Sky has appointed BBC exec Anne Mensah to head up its drama commissioning, following Elaine Pyke’s move to manage Sky Atlantic.
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NewsNew C4 arts season to include Banksy doc
Channel 4 has launched a new late night arts strand and a season of urban arts programmes for the summer – in an initiative to connect with young and modern audiences.
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NewsITV ad revenue expected to dip
ITV’s is set to report a decline in advertising revenue for the first time in 18 months.
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NewsSky Arts to cover Leonardo show
Sky Arts is collaborating with the National Gallery to give viewers a sneak peek of its forthcoming Leonardo da Vinci exhibition a day ahead of the official opening.
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NewsX Factor opens online auditions
Auditions for ITV talent show The X Factor will take place online via Facebook, YouTube and ITV.com for the first time.
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NewsDownton Abbey scores double at Bafta Craft awards
Downton Abbey and Human Planet were the biggest winners at the Bafta Craft Awards last night picking up two awards each.
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NewsITV eyes Inspector Morse prequel
Inspector Morse could be set for an unlikely return to ITV after creator Colin Dexter confirmed he is developing a prequel to the much-cherished series.
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NewsHasselhoff hopeful of Lovejoy role
Britian’s Got Talent judge David Hasselhoff wants to remake the television show Lovejoy and take on the lead role of the dodgy antiques dealer himself.
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NewsCole lands judge role on US X Factor
Cheryl Cole has landed the job as a judge on the US version of The X Factor, it has been confirmed today (5 May).
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NewsNews Corp bids to talk down BSkyB
News Corp’s chief operating officer has responded to the escalating price of British Sky Broadcasting shares, which threatens to hike up the price it must pay to take full control of the company.
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NewsShortlist revealed for the Broadcast Digital Awards
Chekhov will go up against The Inbetweeners and Louie Spence will battle it out with Freddie Flintoff at the Broadcast Digital Awards 2011.