All articles by Chris Curtis – Page 74
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NewsBBC expenses: what the drama team is reading
The new BBC expenses reveal Ben Stephenson and predecessor Jane Tranter to be a well-read and researched pair – claiming for the likes of War and Peace and Catch 22.
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Hardy examines horror legends in first work for Five
History specialist Hardy Pictures has won its first commission from Five, examining the origins of the best-known horror legends and why they have survived so long.
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NewsTop-slice licence fee by 5%, says ex-ITV exec
Former ITV news and regions chief executive Clive Jones has accused the BBC of suffering “delusions of grandeur” and called for the licence fee to be top-sliced by 5% going forward.
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NewsHuggers: Canvas will give indies access to TV
BBC FM&T boss Erik Huggers has claimed that IPTV venture Project Canvas will give indies, content creators and web operators the kind of access to TV traditionally reserved for broadcasters.
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NewsGreenaway to run MediaCity
Salford MediaCity has ended its eight-month wait to recruit a top executive by appointing Virgin Media TV’s Sinead Greenaway.
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NewsBentley to replace Emma B on Heart
Neil Bentley is to take over Heart 106.2’s weekday drivetime show from Emma B.
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NewsGrade slams BBC partnerships
ITV executive chairman Michael Grade has rubbished the BBC’s partnership proposals and criticised the corporation’s efforts to avoid top-slicing the licence fee.
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NewsBBC4 drama to chart 1980s computer battle
The 1980s battle between the ZX Spectrum and the BBC Micro will be played out in a BBC4 comedy drama starring Martin Freeman and Alexander Armstrong.
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NewsConnery slams BBC Glasto coverage
Sir Sean Connery has slammed the BBC for sending more than 400 staff to Glastonbury but “not one” to cover the Edinburgh International Film Festival.
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Premier League attacks Ofcom plan
The Premier League has waded into the row between BSkyB and Ofcom, claiming the regulator’s plan to review its rights auction process is an attempt to fix something that isn’t broken.
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NewsSky boss Darroch comes out fighting
BSkyB chief executive Jeremy Darroch has launched a blistering attack on Ofcom, accusing the regulator of “punishing success” with its proposals to limit what the satellite operator can charge for its premium sports and movie channels.
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RatingsPeaktime proves a Trial for ITV1
Two hours of Trial and Retribution repeats fell flat for ITV1 last night, as it floundered either side of News at Ten.
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NewsSomethin' Else wins 606 contract
Multiplatform indie Somethin’ Else has won a three year contract to make 606, BBC Radio 5 Live’s flagship football phone-in.
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NewsSTV waiting on Taggart decision
STV is confident its ITV1 drama Taggart will be recommissioned – despite extending its financial borrowing facility in case it is not.
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NewsBSkyB and Ofcom on collision course
BSkyB is set for a legal battle with Ofcom after the regulator proposed forcing the satellite giant to offer its premium sports and movie channels to rival pay TV operators for fixed sums.
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NewsExpenses: the hidden cost of Sachsgate
The BBC paid more than £2,200 to fly Mark Thompson’s family home after the director general cut short his holiday to deal with the Sachsgate affair.
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Cowell eyes tie-up with Topshop owner
Simon Cowell is poised to team up with Topshop owner Sir Philip Green to create a global entertainment company.
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NewsSetanta loses survival battle
Around 200 staff will lose their jobs after Setanta finally fell into administration.
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NewsPulse lands Hollywood director
Andrew Douglas, the director of feature film The Amityville Horror, has signed a deal to work exclusively for content creator Pulse Films in the UK.
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NewsESPN lands Premier League deal
Disney-owned sports giant ESPN will go head-to-head with Sky next season after it won the rights to 46 Premier League games previously help by Setanta.