All Comment articles – Page 274
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Blog: Why UK television should not be knocked
Three cheers for UK television. Dip a toe in TV elsewhere and you'll find out why, writes Geoff Motley.
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Blog: How luck led to a Bafta for ITV/ITN
Following ITV1 and ITN's TV Bafta win for best news coverage, ITV News international editor Bill Neely explains how luck and talent combined for its award-winning coverage of the devastating Chinese earthquake.
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TV Critics 1 May ‘09
“[It] seems determined to staff what would otherwise be a run-of-the-mill police procedural series with as many wacky funsters as possible.” Read on for the full verdict on last night’s TV.
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A strain on relations
ITV and its indies must practise give and take to maintain their mutual advantages.
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You the Jury: Clelia Mountford and Anke Stoll
Clelia Mountford and Anke Stoll review the latest TV shows
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ITV's brave new video world
Broadcaster's new boss must embrace web revenues to secure its future.
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Blog: Plugging the gap in documentary funding
There is an issue over decreasing funding for new UK documentaries from traditional avenues, especially broadcasters. But that just means documentary-makers have to look beyond the limited UK opportunities and seek support from beyond the UK and beyond TV, writes Charlie Phillips.
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TV Critics 29 April ‘09
“Though it had the typical lightweight BBC3 presentation this wasn't that bad a stab at the issues behind the trade in famous female flesh.” Read on for the full verdict on last night's TV.
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Blog: Chris Moyles - enough is enough
Paul Gambaccini has launched a fresh attack on Radio 1 DJ Chris Moyles. But is he right to call the breakfast jock a 'bully', asks Robert Shepherd.
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TV Critics 28 April ‘09
“It's all as daft as a brush, cardboard cut-out characters delivering card-board cut-out lines.” Read on for the full verdict on last night's TV.
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Off Cuts: Bafta TV awards
Broadcastnow went backstage at the Bafta TV awards 2009 to capture some candid moments with David Attenborough, Harry Hill, Harry Enfield and Dermot O'Leary, amongst others.
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TV Critics 24 April '09
“It's bleak but brilliant telly - an honest portrait of being a single young mum on benefits.” Read on for the full verdict on last night's TV.
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Blog: He's on the 'volleyball'
Travelling the globe to film the Swatch FIVB Beach Volleyball World Tour may sound like a gig packed with sun, sand and well-toned bodies. But as Alex Gale is finding out there are a few logistical problems to say the least.
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TV Critics 23 April ‘09
“So far, it's been fine, but not exactly vintage stuff... and decidedly short on YouTube gold, the sort of jaw-dropping, did-you-see-that-bit moment that gets a series talked about the next day.” Read on for the full verdict on last night's TV.
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Showmanship not enough for ITV
What a week for Britain’s biggest commercial broadcaster. ITV has gone from world domination with singing sensation Susan Boyle, to TV’s consummate showman planning to step down early from the executive chairman role.
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A hit across all platforms
Susan Boyle's dramatic rise is a perfect example of a multimedia crossover.
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Talking Point
Last week we asked: Is the ‘crown jewels' sports list past its sell-by date?24% said Yes 76% said No