All articles by Catherine Neilan – Page 59
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NewsBBC handed dossier on Ed Pol criticisms
The BBC has been presented with a 10-page dossier outlining criticisms of its compliance culture from leading film-makers, following months of growing scrutiny of the system.
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NewsBBC Daytime to look at UK justice system
BBC Daytime has commissioned a drama and an ob-doc series that will be stripped over a week on BBC1 next spring, and will give viewers an insight into the British criminal justice system.
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NewsTwofour to make Territorial Army ob-doc for Watch
A series following 12 part-time Territorial Army (TA) soldiers serving in Afghanistan has been commissioned by UKTV channel Watch.
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NewsR2 signs French and Saunders for Christmas shows
Comedy double act Dawn French and Jennifer Saunders are reuniting to become radio presenters for BBC Radio 2, hosting three Christmas and new year specials.
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NewsAxing top execs cuts BBC pay bill by £1.2m
The BBC is to save £1.2m a year in staff remuneration after a radical restructure of its top executives this week.
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NewsBBC axing 22 drama jobs
The BBC is cutting 22 positions from the drama productions department, ahead of an anticipated reduction in its budget.
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NewsSky lodges YouView comments with Ofcom
BSkyB has issued a submission about the IPTV venture YouView with regulators Ofcom and the Office of Fair Trading in a bid to prevent it getting the go-ahead.
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NewsWatch takes Sanctuary from ITV
ITV4’s sci-fi drama Sanctuary has been snapped up by UKTV entertainment channel Watch.
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NewsRadioCentre slams BBC as 'inefficient'
Trade body the RadioCentre has slammed the BBC’s radio operation, saying there are “significant inefficiencies” in the system.
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NewsDavid Elstein leaves DCD Media
David Elstein has stepped down from his role as non executive chairman of DCD Media to “pursue other interests”, leaving the super-indie hunting a replacement.
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NewsBBC marketing chief to leave in restructure
The BBC’s director of marketing, communications and audiences (MC&A) Sharon Baylay is being made redundant as part of a swathe of changes being introduced to the corporation’s senior management.
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NewsBBC staff will work-to-rule over pensions
Broadcasting unions are calling on their members to work-to-rule for 24 hours later this month as they await responses to the latest ballot over BBC pensions, which the NUJ predicts will result in strike action.
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NewsPeter Salmon to step down from BBC executive board
The BBC’s commitment to cutting senior management and executive pay has taken a step further this week, with three members of the executive board understood to be stepping down including BBC North director Peter Salmon.
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NewsNew BBC guidelines to curb derogatory remarks
The BBC has updated its guidelines on how programme makers should approach impartiality, competitions and offence that will deal with “humiliating and derogatory” remarks.
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NewsAardman profits halve in 2009
Aardman Animations, the Bristol-based indie behind Wallace and Gromit, saw profits more than halve last year.
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NewsChorion linked to £440m Thomas deal
Children’s media group Chorion is believed to have made a move to acquire the intellectual property for Thomas the Tank Engine from distributor Hit Entertainment.
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NewsBBC Trust launches national radio review
The BBC Trust has launched a service review of the corporation’s national radio stations in Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales.
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RatingsApprentice move proves mixed bag
WEDNESDAY: The Apprentice’s move from spring to autumn had mixed results as its return went up against Grand Designs and Midsomer Murders.
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NewsAccept pension offer or lose it, BBC tells staff
The BBC has told staff it will withdraw its latest pensions proposal if it is not accepted by the unions.
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NewsC4 signs Arthurian series
Channel 4 has snapped up the rights to a retelling of King Arthur and the knights of the Round Table, created by execs behind The Tudors, Torchwood and the film The Departed.