All Comment articles – Page 176
-
CommentWhy Seven Days matters
It may have failed to blaze a trail with audiences, but Seven Days dominated discussion at the Sheffield Doc/Fest, writes Jake Kanter.
-
CommentIt's farming, but not as we know it
EDWARDIAN FARM: I don’t think anyone was quite prepared for the magnitude of success achieved by Victorian Farm when it aired on BBC2 last year, writes David Upshal. By far the biggest challenge after having a hit is to how to follow it up.
-
CommentBBC WoCC review: next steps
The BBC’s “window of creative competition” is understandably not something which audiences are familiar with, even though much of what it produces is, writes BBC Trustee Rotha Johnston.
-
CommentUK is still number one for docs
This week’s Griersons showed doc-makers have much to shout about, says Dawn Airey.
-
CommentHow to connect through social gaming
After working on the new social network game based around Coronation Street, Andy Rogers highlights the opportunities for broadcasters, media owners and production companies through social gaming.
-
CommentCuts run deeper than immediate savings
It will take some time to assess the imprint left by the cuts in public sector spending announced in the Comprehensive Spending Review and how they impact the North, writes Tom Harvey.
-
CommentRobinson on the Rajars
While most of the latest speculation about Chris Moyles and Chris Evans is almost certainly wide of the mark, it’s impossible to complain that radio is a medium that fails to capture attention writes Paul Robinson.
-
-
CommentA lot to like about Later
Later with Jools Holland is a masterpiece of planning and execution, writes Lisa Campbell.
-
CommentSpeed date your way to success
Jake Kanter reports on how speed dating is helping people get a foot on the television ladder.
-
CommentSpotting the best of birdwatchers
Forget tweeting, writes director Lucy Leveugle, twitching is about to become the buzzword on BBC4.
-
CommentMark Watson Kicks Off, ITV4
It has taken eight years to bring award-winning radio show Fighting Talk to TV in the guise of ITV4’s Mark Watson Kicks Off. Gregor Cameron reveals the blood, sweat and tears behind it.
-
CommentNo cause for celebration
The BBC battled hard over the licence fee, but the real work starts now.
-
CommentThe buzz behind the buzzwords
Integration, diversity and convergence are driving the latest TV deals.
-
CommentRobinson on the BBC licence fee deal
The toughness of the new BBC licence fee settlement and the speed at which it has been negotiated are both startling and shocking, but ultimately are excellent news for the licence fee payer and the corporation, writes Paul Robinson.
-
CommentEvans/Mallett: radio needs more risk
Timmy Mallett and Chris Evans have called on commercial radio to take more risks to ensure there is a strong future for radio, writes Paul Robinson at the Radio Festival.
-
CommentNo greenlight for Project Canvas
Ofcom has given less than a greenlight for YouView (fka Project Canvas), contrary to some reports of their ruling, says Tony Ballard.
-
CommentRadio playlist wars
Commercial radio has thrown down the gauntlet to the BBC, saying “I’ll show you mine if you show me yours”, writes Paul Robinson from the Radio Festival.
-
CommentDownton spearheads ITV success
ITV drama is enjoying somewhat of a purple patch, scoring strong audiences with a hat trick of productions, writes Jake Kanter.
-
CommentCohen's appointment: predictable but astute
Danny Cohen’s appointment to run BBC1 is predictable and safe – but it’s also spot on, writes Chris Curtis.