All Comment articles – Page 166
-
CommentHolding a mirror to society is key to Casualty’s success
Cardiff marks a new chapter for our drama, but it belongs to the nation, says Johnathan Young.
-
CommentWhy we’re in love with comedy
The comedy ‘battle’ is a friendly one - and viewers will be the winners, says Stuart Murphy.
-
CommentHow Cowell ran out of luck
Recognising great ideas lie closer to home could be ITV’s saving grace.
-
CommentHow to get a TV show trending on Twitter
All the pointers that Glenn Brown, director of business development at Twitter makes (‘Four steps to making most of Twitter on TV’ Broadcast, 02.09.11) are good and very true, but having interesting hashtags and pushing a show on air will not always get it trending.
-
CommentThe death of commercial local radio?
The closure this month of a major UK city’s commercial radio station studio and HQ is a significant nail in the coffin for local radio, writes Paul Robinson.
-
CommentFraud Squad, ITV1
ITV1’s latest documentary from the makers of Strangeways tackles share selling scams. Here, director Tom Anstiss discusses the challenges of filming a faceless crime.
-
CommentMaking an epic: The Story of Film (part 2)
In the second of two blogs, producer John Archer reveals how epic new series The Story of Film got access to film makers and archives.
-
CommentHow a hybrid format can bring current affairs to life
The docu-drama is often controversial, but it’s great for engaging viewers, says Phil Craig.
-
CommentHonouring all the Classic FM luminaries
The death of Michael Bukht is a very sad loss, but press reports of his role in the conception and birth of Classic FM are a little misleading and I’m sure he would want to salute some former colleagues, also no longer with us.
-
CommentStories of bullying are all too familiar
I read your story ‘Bullying in TV: the ugly truth’ (Broadcast, 26.08.11). What goes around comes around.
-
-
CommentIs the ride over for SeeSaw?
Video site needs to sort out ownership - and fast, says Kate Bulkley.
-
CommentMaking an epic: The Story of Film
In the first of two blogs, producer John Archer reveals how epic new series The Story of Film got off the ground and secured funding.
-
CommentGoogle TV: the verdict
Following a MacTaggart lecture from Google boss Eric Schmidt, Nigel Walley offers a second opinion on Google TV having reviewed and researched it with consumers and industry players alike.
-
CommentFirst look: The Comic Strip / Fresh Meat
Robin Parker casts his eye over two of Channel 4’s latest comedies.
-
CommentOnce a bully, always a bully?
As almost 40% admit to being a victim, can TV rid itself of the problem?
-
CommentCommissioning: it’s a charade
Indies are banging their heads against a wall, says Gerri Gossage.
-
CommentEdinburgh’s the only place to be if you work in TV
From convergence to creativity, the festival tackles all the issues, says George Entwistle.
-
CommentSex, lies and promo tapes
Edinburgh brings the industry flocking, but it’s not just for the festival, says Steven D Wright.
-
CommentSimon who?
After a glitzy premiere for the eighth series of The X Factor, Jake Kanter is convinced the show’s future is strong after Simon Cowell.