Comment – Page 224

  • Comment

    4 Aug '11

    2011-08-04T10:43:00Z

    “They all talk candidly about honour, about matters of principle and decency.” Read on for the verdict on last night’s TV.

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    Comment

    Was it right to ban media from the Breivik hearing?

    2011-08-04T07:59:00Z

    78% said Yes / 22% said No

  • Torchwood
    Comment

    Can anyone solve the Torchwood mystery?

    2011-08-04T07:59:00Z

    The latest series of Torchwood is a glamorous and glossy affair, but does anyone with knowledge of all things geeky in the technical department know why the show’s visuals have a strange strobing effect every time the camera pans or moves slightly?

  • The Camera That Changed The World
    Comment

    The Camera That Changed The World / Forgotten Blitz / Amazing World Of Gumball

    2011-08-04T07:59:00Z

    Comedy Central’s Pete Thornton and Sons of Cuba director Andrew Lang on doc makers, the Blitz and cartoon capers.

  • Jon Stewart
    Comment

    Off Cuts: Stewart pooh-poohs Channel 4

    2011-08-04T07:59:00Z

    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.

  • The Hour
    Comment

    3 August '11

    2011-08-03T12:38:00Z

    “Only the flintiest churl would look at this and find nothing to rejoice in.” Read on for the verdict on last night’s TV.

  • Tom Dyckhoff
    Comment

    2 August '11

    2011-08-02T10:23:00Z

    “Beautifully shot and packed with anthropological insight.” Read on for the verdict on last night’s TV.

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    Comment

    1 August '11

    2011-08-01T14:51:00Z

    “Like a cross between Cruella de Vil and a drag queen.” Read on for the verdict on last night’s TV.

  • Town with Nicholas Crane
    Comment

    29 July '11

    2011-07-29T11:44:00Z

    “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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    Robinson on Andy Parfitt

    2011-07-29T11:11:00Z

    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.

  • Beaver Falls
    Comment

    28 July '11

    2011-07-28T11:45:00Z

    “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.

  • Trollied
    Comment

    Trollied / Body of Proof / TA and the Taliban

    2011-07-28T07:59:00Z

    Touchpaper’s Rob Pursey and Law & Order: UK writer Richard Stokes on checkout comedy, dumb cops and war.

  • John Bishop
    Comment

    Off Cuts: Bishop hits Bullseyes

    2011-07-28T07:59:00Z

    Did Broadcast detect a hint of sour grapes from comedian John Bishop at Sky’s comedy showcase this week?

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    Comment

    Has BSkyB been damaged by the NewsCorp scandal?

    2011-07-28T07:58:00Z

    86% said Yes / 14% said No

  • Tony Ballard
    Comment

    Is TV the last bastion of market restrictions?

    2011-07-27T13:04:00Z

    Uncertainty is spreading in Europe about the legality of granting TV distribution licences on an exclusive territorial basis, writes Tony Ballard.

  • Geordie Finishing School For Girls
    Comment

    27 July '11

    2011-07-27T11:32:00Z

    “Reality television has just discovered Tyneside, it seems.” Read on for the verdict on last night’s TV.

  • Wonderstuff
    Comment

    26 July '11

    2011-07-26T10:40:00Z

    “It was further proof that fact can be as exciting as fiction.” Read on for the verdict on last night’s TV.

  • Sugartown
    Comment

    25 July '11

    2011-07-25T11:17:00Z

    “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.

  • Alex: A Life Fast Forward
    Comment

    22 July '11

    2011-07-22T10:33:00Z

    “It’s beautifully done, intimate without being intrusive.” Read on for the verdict on last night’s TV.

  • Coronation Street
    Comment

    21 July '11

    2011-07-21T09:55:00Z

    “A desultory bit of schedule padding.” Read on for the verdict on last night’s TV.