Comment – Page 263
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Pre-recording Ross on R2 is a mistake
The decision by BBC Radio 2’s Controller Bob Shennan to pre-record Jonathan Ross’ Saturday morning show is potentially far more significant than it being merely a tool to ameliorate the risk of further embarassing editorial slip-ups, writes Paul Robinson.
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Video journalists: Flying solo
Professional news gatherers are increasingly going it alone, meaning we have more unique voices but a need to replace the financial security previously provided by big production teams, writes Boaz Eshtai.
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Indies stare into the abyss
Independent producers are making widespread job cuts, using fewer staff on shoots and are convinced the quality of television will suffer over the next 12 months because of the tough economic climate.
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‘Cocoa for the eyes’ has the edge over edgy telly
What would you rather watch, a choo-choo trip or an animal autopsy? By Robert Popper
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If you build it, will they come?
Online success takes more than just having a site - you need users too.
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ITV is fully stocked in 2009 thanks to indies
Contrary to ‘ITV is recession’s “worst offender”’ (Broadcast, 03.07.09), at no time have I said to any indie that “there was no money to commission shows to air before September 2010”.
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Technology to the rescue in edit suite
In her article ‘Can you cope with cuts?’ (Broadcast 02.03.09), Lisa Campbell noted the importance of not letting the impact of budget and staff cuts show up on screen.
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Without a hitch
Living’s (slightly surreal) summer schedule launch saw I’m a Celebrity model Nicola McLean tie the knot with Peterborough United’s Tom Williams at Somerset House… just.
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TV for the innovation generation
In a world of cuts, crunch and recession, Jeff Henry is uplifed to celebrate the experience of discovery as chair of the RTS Innovation Awards.
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Six steps to creative sustainability
Growing creative communities that reflect the diversity of England, Scotland, Northern Ireland and Wales is essential if the BBC is to bring the production of television programmes closer to the audiences it serves, writes Bal Samra.
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7 July ‘09
“An almost unbearably moving account.” Read on for the full verdict on last night’s TV.
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Radio: cash in the net
As an increasing amount of radio is consumed online, the medium has a bigger opportunity than ever to convert audience into revenue, writes Paul Robinson.