All articles by Catherine Neilan – Page 45
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NewsBBC drops comedy Whites
BBC2 has dropped Alan Davies’ chef comedy Whites after its first run, despite drawing both critical acclaim and solid audience figures.
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NewsAnt & Dec take on Charlie Brooker at RTS Awards
Ant & Dec will be fighting it out with Charlie Brooker and Graham Norton in this year’s RTS Programme Awards, with the three acts all vying for the Entertainment Performance prize.
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NewsTrust backs BBC sports rights process
The BBC has been given a thumbs up for its approach to acquiring sports rights, after making a number of improvements to the process.
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NewsShine goes Bang for BBC1
Shine TV is to produce this year’s indie special for popular science series Bang Goes the Theory.
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NewsNFTS honour Ross and Pharaoh
Presenter Jonathan Ross and Life on Mars writer Ashley Pharaoh have been awarded honorary fellowships by the National Film and Television School.
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NewsBBC to explore Planet Dinosaur
The BBC is to bring to dinosaurs back to life with four new commissions and a range of interactive initiatives.
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NewsMasterchef served to Asia
Masterchef has continued its expansion around the world with Shine International selling the brand into Malaysia and the Philippines.
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NewsBBC2 signs Hairy Bikers deal
BBC2 has signed a two-year exclusive deal with presenting duo the Hairy Bikers, which includes commissions for two new formats to appear on the channel.
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NewsLord Patten preferred as BBC Trust boss
Culture minister Jeremy Hunt has put forward former Hong Kong governor Chris Patten as his preferred candidate for chairman of the BBC Trust, DCMS confirmed this afternoon.
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NewsWorld Service closures begin
Today sees the beginning of the end for the parts of the World Service earmarked for closure, as BBC Serbian, BBC Mundo and BBC Portuguese for Africa broadcast for the final time.
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NewsBBC to explore more Coast
A further two series of the award-winning factual series Coast have been commissioned by the BBC, taking the total number of seasons to eight.
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NewsBBC factual hubs face scrutiny from review
The BBC is reviewing its regional production bases, with the spotlight falling on the future of factual hubs in Bristol and Birmingham.
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NewsNews Corp muscle to fuel Shine expansion
Shine Group is eyeing a push into children’s, ramping up its comedy and assessing a drive into new territories as it prepares for life as part of News Corp.
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NewsAccused set for second series
The BBC has recommissioned Jimmy McGovern’s latest drama Accused - despite disappointing ratings and criticism of its portrayal of the armed forces.
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NewsBBC1 axes Zen; rivals circle drama
Left Bank is at initial stage discussions with broadcasters in a bid to secure a new deal for its Italian detective series Zen, after BBC1 decided not to recommission.
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NewsMy Family exec to leave BBC comedy
Executive producer Micheál Jacob is to leave the BBC’s in house comedy department at the end of March.
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NewsNews Corp pays £415m for Shine Group
Rupert Murdoch’s News Corporation is to acquire the entirety of Shine Group, owned by daughter Elisabeth Murdoch, for £415m.
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NewsOfcom raps BBC News at Ten
BBC News at Ten has been found in breach of Ofcom’s rules after flashing images appeared in a report about Prince William and Kate Middleton’s engagement.
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NewsPatten poised to chair BBC Trust
Chris Patten appears set to take the role of BBC Trust chairman when Sir Michael Lyons steps down in May, after being recommended to Downing Street.
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NewsBBC Sport delays Salford move
The BBC has pushed back the deadline for moving its Sports division to Salford by five months, bringing the completion date closer to the start of the Olympics.