All articles by Catherine Neilan – Page 56
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NewsStrikes to hit Newsnight, Today and World At One
Newsnight, the Today programme and the World at One are expected to be cancelled as a result of the 48-hour strike over the BBC’s pension proposal, the NUJ has claimed.
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NewsBBC to call Damazer and Hunt in O’Reilly tribunal
The BBC will call on Jay Hunt and Mark Damazer to give evidence as it defends itself at an employment tribunal brought by former Countryfile presenter Miriam O’Reilly this week.
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NewsBBC urged to revamp sports tender process
The BBC should overhaul its tender process, particularly in sports, and make commissioners more accessible to smaller indies in a bid to improve competition in the production sector, the BBC Trust has said.
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NewsS4C may cut programming hours
S4C may have to stop airing content 24 hours a day as a result of cuts to funding, its interim chief executive has warned.
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NewsHot Like Us puts model couples to the test for BBC3
BBC3 has commissioned a series pitting model couples against each other to test whether their relationship is more than skin deep.
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NewsZodiak to go on holiday with teenagers for BBC3
A series in which parents secretly watch their teenage children’s antics on holiday and a talent show in which amateur artists go head to head with professionals have been commissioned from Zodiak Media Group companies for the BBC’s 2011 schedule.
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The Broadcast InterviewKatie Taylor, entertainment, BBC
Just six months into the job and the BBC’s head of entertainment and events has already made her mark by revamping the mighty Strictly. But she’s not done yet.
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NewsSimpson slams licence fee "ambush"
Senior BBC journalist John Simpson has said the latest licence fee agreement leaves the corporation in such a weak position any negotiations with the government will “be like water-boarding”.
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NewsWelsh leaders call for S4C overhaul
The leaders of the four main political parties in the Welsh Assembly have written to David Cameron calling for an overhaul of the governance of S4C and a review of the “far-reaching changes” to the broadcaster recently announced by the UK government.
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NewsBBC defends Halloween coverage
The BBC has defended its coverage of Halloween after receiving criticism from some parts of the media, saying it had been designed to reflect the pluralism of beliefs in the UK.
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NewsNUJ calls for BBC strikes support
The National Union of Journalists has called for support for its first strike over the BBC’s pension proposals, due to start this Friday.
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NewsR1 revamps Nations shows
Radio 1 is overhauling its Nations shows, moving the slot, introducing new presenters to the Scotland and Wales shows and widening the shows’ scope by broadcasting in England as well as the relevant nation.
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NewsCameron backtracks on BBC jibe
David Cameron has offered an apology of sorts over his comments at a press conference in Europe last week, in which he described the BBC cuts as being ‘delicious’.
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NewsBBC orders family sitcom from US producer
The BBC has commissioned a new family comedy from the producer of US hits Nurse Jackie, Roseanne and the Cosby Show.
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NewsDavid Cameron criticised for 'crass' BBC jibes
NUJ general secretary Jeremy Dear has criticised David Cameron for making “crass and insensitive” comments about BBC cuts.
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NewsWelsh indies launch S4C taskforce
Welsh indies association TAC has launched a taskforce calling for a “fundamental review” of S4C in a bid to establish a sustainable future for the beleaguered broadcaster.
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Lord Fowler: BBC deal with gov't raises integrity issues
A Conservative peer has spoken out against the financial deal brokered between the BBC and the government last month, claiming it raises questions about the independence and integrity of the corporation.
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NewsSNP calls for security over Alba
An MP for the Scottish National Party has called for “immediate assurances” that BBC’s Scottish language offering Alba will not be adversely affected by spending cuts put forward by the government.
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NewsBBC reallocates Nelson's multiplatform remit
The controller of BBC Vision’s multiplatform and portfolio Simon Nelson will not be repleaced when he leaves this month, with his duties being split between three existing members of staff.
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NewsS4C brings Weather Central to UK
Welsh language channel S4C has signed a deal to become the first UK broadcaster to provide a weather service based on the technology of global forecasting group Weather Central.