All Comment articles – Page 169
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CommentDon’t underestimate the brands
Morgan Spurlock’s new doc offers a cautionary tale, says Kate Bulkley.
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CommentEd Forsdick: a tribute
Gallowgate TV managing director Ed Forsdick, who died last week very unexpectedly aged 45, was responsible for delivering some of the most difficult programmes, writes Charlie Parsons.
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CommentTVC outcry is short-sighted
Nostalgia cannot stand in the way of what’s best for the BBC, and us.
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CommentUnlocking the Kids Behind Bars
How do you tell the stories of some of the most troubled, and troublesome, kids in Britain? Emma Wakefield takes Broadcast behind the scenes of BBC3’s Kids Behind Bars.
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CommentBFBS: extreme engineering
Quentin Howard reveals the extreme engineering behind forces radio and TV service BFBS.
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CommentRobinson on the Myers Report
When it comes to sacred cows John Myers report into savings across the BBC’s popular music radio networks slaughters a whole field, but its findings will be popular with staff and listeners, writes Paul Robinson.
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CommentTelevision patience
As 2,000 eager delegates gather at Sheffield Doc/Fest, award-winning producer/director David Pearson recounts the experience of making the heart warming story of a new ‘buoy band’ with a collective age of 560, and explains why real ob docs deliver stories unlike anything else.
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CommentThe golden age of the documentary is now
Those who say the genre is in decline couldn’t be more wrong, argues Hamish Mykura.
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CommentITV’s got talent for factual
Thought-provoking docs are nothing new for us, says Peter Fincham.
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CommentWimbledon in 3D - and why it matters
The BBC’s decision to air this year’s Wimbledon finals in 3D gives Sky’s John Cassy confidence that the UK will continue to break new ground in this area.
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CommentEducating consumers is key to protecting copyright
The public need to know where they can legally acquire the content they want, says Liz Bales.
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CommentDriving the demand for data
SeeSaw’s demise puts the spotlight on YouView, says Kate Bulkley.
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CommentITV reveals its serious side
Gritty docs add to broadcaster’s brand value - and its viewing figures.
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CommentView from the North
A growing creative economy in the North East has been overlooked by a new Government fund and unless the focus is shifted it could spell catastrophe for the region as a whole, writes Tom Harvey.
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CommentBBC3 is giving a break to first-time directors
In response to last week’s editorial (‘Contrasting commitments’, Broadcast 20.05.11), I would like to clarify that BBC3’s Fresh strand continues to give first-time directors their break into primetime film-making, with six hours up for grabs annually.
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CommentDelivering on C4’s promise
Our ‘mission with mischief’ is as important as ever, says David Abraham.
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CommentHow Clarke’s gaffe became a gift for Question Time
The justice secretary’s appearance was timely, but it wasn’t planned, says Steve Anderson.
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CommentTOWIE and co: here to stay
Structured reality, in whatever guise, has earned a place in the schedules.
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CommentTraining for the future
As opportunities for training and employment continue to shrink, the BBC is stepping in where it can, writes Peter Salmon.