All Comment articles – Page 193
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CommentOff Cuts: Stewart pooh-poohs Channel 4
When More 4 pulled an edition of The Daily Show With Jon Stewart, due to rules about using parliamentary footage in satire shows, no one was more surprised than the host himself.
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CommentStill rocking after 30 years
With so much to celebrate, why is MTV shying away from its past?
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Comment3 August '11
“Only the flintiest churl would look at this and find nothing to rejoice in.” Read on for the verdict on last night’s TV.
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Comment2 August '11
“Beautifully shot and packed with anthropological insight.” Read on for the verdict on last night’s TV.
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Comment1 August '11
“Like a cross between Cruella de Vil and a drag queen.” Read on for the verdict on last night’s TV.
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Comment29 July '11
“The sort of educational broadcast that makes one feel guilty for turning over.” Read on for the verdict on last night’s TV.
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CommentRobinson on Andy Parfitt
Chris Moyles only has to drop a few listeners to make headlines, but the departure of Radio 1 controller Andy Parfitt, whilst barely reported outside the industry, is potentially much more significant for the BBC’s pop network, writes Paul Robinson.
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Comment28 July '11
“The terrible thing about this kind of comedy… is not that it demeans women but young men.” Read on for the verdict on last night’s TV.
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CommentOfcom can hold its head high
The hacking scandal has silenced critics of the broadcasting watchdog.
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CommentStart of a new era for UKTV
Plans are beginning to emerge after Scripps deal, says Kate Bulkley.
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CommentTrollied / Body of Proof / TA and the Taliban
Touchpaper’s Rob Pursey and Law & Order: UK writer Richard Stokes on checkout comedy, dumb cops and war.
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CommentOff Cuts: Bishop hits Bullseyes
Did Broadcast detect a hint of sour grapes from comedian John Bishop at Sky’s comedy showcase this week?
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CommentScandal shows need for better media education
The development of our industry depends on questioning practices, says Jon Wardle.
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CommentIs TV the last bastion of market restrictions?
Uncertainty is spreading in Europe about the legality of granting TV distribution licences on an exclusive territorial basis, writes Tony Ballard.
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Comment27 July '11
“Reality television has just discovered Tyneside, it seems.” Read on for the verdict on last night’s TV.
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Comment26 July '11
“It was further proof that fact can be as exciting as fiction.” Read on for the verdict on last night’s TV.
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Comment25 July '11
“The best drama doesn’t always come up with a definitive answer and this one didn’t. It was pacey, emotionally engaging stuff.” Read on for the verdict on last weekend’s TV.
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Comment22 July '11
“It’s beautifully done, intimate without being intrusive.” Read on for the verdict on last night’s TV.
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CommentParfitt says goodbye to Radio 1
After 13 years as boss of BBC Radio 1, Andy Parfitt writes about leaving on a high.