All articles by Catherine Neilan – Page 44
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NewsWorld Service "wholly part of the BBC"
The World Service could be given a separate service licence and its own trustee on the BBC Trust, but no representative on the board when it is rolled into the corporation in 2014.
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NewsPatten grilled over political and business interests
BBC Trust chairman elect Chris Patten was giving a grilling by the DCMS select committee this morning, which questioned him over the extent of his outside business interests and political background.
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NewsPatten worried by BBC compliance culture
Chris Patten has revealed he will push the BBC to change its inhibiting “compliance culture” should he be confirmed as chairman of the Trust.
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NewsMannion takes on advisory role at ITN
ITV News editor in chief David Mannion is stepping down after 10 years in the role to take on a newly-created position at the firm.
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NewsReport slams ‘climate of fear’
Compliance and editorial policy are stifling British TV’s ability to make hard-hitting documentaries, according to a leaked report seen by Broadcast.
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NewsBristol City Council unveils plans for Salford-style media hub
Bristol City Council is hoping to attract factual film-makers and animation companies as part of its ambitious plans to create a Salford-style media hub.
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NewsGreen wins chance to make more Foyle’s War
Foyle’s War could return to UK screens after Greenlit founder Jill Green acquired the development rights for the back catalogue of the now defunct indie.
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NewsBroadcasters to get tough on PP terms
Broadcasters are beginning to establish terms on product placement, with Channel 5 emerging as the most aggressive, seeking 85% of new revenues generated.
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NewsBBC Wales names drama boss
BBC Cymru Wales has poached an executive from indie Kudos to head up its drama department.
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NewsBBC2 could lose £20m in programme budget
BBC2 could see a £20m dent to its programme-making budget under recommendations being put forward to cut the current daytime schedule and replace it with news.
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NewsWorld Service cuts save £3m
The government is to realise more than £3m a year from the first five divisions of the World Service to have been shut down.
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NewsDigital Awards deadline extended
Broadcast has extended the entry deadline for this year’s Digital Awards.
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NewsQI knocked off BBC1
Quiz show QI is to be moved from BBC1 to its former home on BBC2 for its 10th series this autumn.
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NewsBristol planning own MediaCity
Bristol City Council is hoping to replicate some of the regeneration seen at Salford thanks to the MediaCityUK by creating its own regional hub.
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NewsBBC lures Talkback exec
The BBC has poached Talkback Thames’ celebrity executive Daisy Moore to work on the new series of Strictly Come Dancing.
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NewsBrand takes the plunge with Dave stand-up series
Comedian Jo Brand is to investigate British people’s obsession with water in a series for Dave.
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NewsCBeebies takes a walk on the wild side with NHU
The BBC’s Natural History Unit has won its most significant commission from pre-school channel CBeebies as part of its drive to make a broader range of shows.
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NewsWorld Service could get DFID cash boost
The BBC World Service could receive a shot of cash from the Department for International Development (DFID) if its content is deemed to meet OECD rules on how international aid is spent.
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NewsMore bidders emerge for local TV project
A further three groups have emerged as bidders for the rights to run Jeremy Hunt’s proposed local TV network, as the deadline for entries passed yesterday.
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NewsITV1 returns to 71 Degrees North
ITV1 has commissioned a second series of Arctic reality show 71 Degrees North.