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CommentPaying the price for passion
The television industry needs to take stock, or risk exploiting a dedicated workforce.
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CommentWoolfe re-energised Channel 5
Richard Woolfe will leave an extraordinary legacy at Channel 5, writes chief executive Dawn Airey.
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CommentDawn Porter's dreams - no laughing matter
As Dawn Porter’s stand-up set at the Edinburgh TV Festival approaches, she is getting a little nervous - and having some very strange dreams.
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CommentHunting for ITV’s pay-off
A direct relationship with viewers could be the broadcaster’s best hope.
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CommentDawn Porter's having the Last Laugh
How hard can stand-up comedy be? TV presenter Dawn Porter is finding out, ahead of this year’s Edinburgh TV Festival.
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28 July '10
“Not so much reinventing the wheel as oversimplifying it.” Read on for the verdict on last night’s TV.
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Comment26 July '10
“Makes every other crime caper on television look thin.” Read on for the verdict on last night’s TV
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CommentFormat fatigue - where's the viewer choice?
Formatted factual is a key plank in all broadcasters’ schedules - but when it’s on four out of five of the PSBs, it does viewers a disservice, writes Robin Parker.
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Comment23 July '10
“One of those reality shows that wastes a good 25% of screen-time.” Read on for the verdict on last night’s TV
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CommentAll aboard the Love Bus
Five leads the way, but the big media players are all looking for partners.
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CommentWho'd be a Beeb boss?
The Trust’s criticism of BBC content is out of character and unjustified.
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CommentSpare a thought for writers
A changing industry and tighter budgets mean limited opportunities.
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Comment28 Jun '10
“It is a clever comedy pretending to be a thick one.” Read on for the verdict on last night’s TV.
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CommentGlasto: the mother of all OBs
Glastonbury is an OB like no other, says executive producer Mark Cooper.
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CommentCutting back: the new black
Broadcasters take a leaf out of government’s book in making savings.
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CommentA jaw-dropping departure
Nobody expected it - but lack of growth helps explain Heggessey’s exit.
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CommentITV was right to pull Corrie
From time to time broadcasters have to deal with all manner of sudden news events breaking in to their schedules. Former ITV scheduler Stephen Price has dealt with many - the death of the Queen Mother, tanks rolling in to Baghdad, natural and man-made disasters - but few as awful ...
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CommentClosing the windows
Sky took a bold move in simulcasting Lost - but it won’t be repeated any time soon.
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CommentThe new era of creativity
Expect the current period of austerity to generate sparks of inspiration.