Comment – Page 266

  • Paul Robinson
    Comment

    Robinson on Rajar

    2009-11-03T08:35:00Z

    Radio 4’s stellar performance in the Rajar audience figures for the third quarter of 2009 has dominated the headlines but more significantly points to some fundamental shifts in UK listener behaviour, writes Paul Robinson.

  • The Human Zoo: Science’s Dirty Secret
    Comment

    2 Nov, 09

    2009-11-02T12:43:00Z

    “There was a certain hysterical undertone.” Read on for the verdict on last night’s TV.

  • Panorama: The Child Protectors
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    Filming Panorama: The Child Protectors

    2009-11-02T11:51:00Z

    In the wake of the Baby P scandal, Panorama follows employees in Coventry tasked with identifying “at risk” children to find out if they are being kept safe. Producer/director Emma Loach explains the hurdles that Films of Record had to overcome to make the film.

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    The Garden Shed debate

    2009-10-30T10:57:00Z

    At the Cheltenham Screenwriters’ Festival, Ann-Marie Corvin hears the BBC trying to stop writers working alone and get them involved in productions.

  • The Restaurant
    Comment

    30 Oct, '09

    2009-10-30T10:42:00Z

    “Like a long limber up for The Apprentice.” Read on for the verdict on last night’s TV.

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    29 Oct '09

    2009-10-29T11:47:00Z

    “Torrents of information so mighty that they threaten to overwhelm you.” Read on for the verdict on last night’s TV.

  • Murderland
    Comment

    Murderland / James May's Toy Stories / Britain's Best Brain

    2009-10-29T08:00:00Z

    Alex Zane and Tim Haines give their verdict on murder, toys and extreme brain training.

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    Comment

    Is the BBC right to give the BNP a voice?

    2009-10-29T08:00:00Z

    71% said Yes / 29% said No

  • Comment

    Neil Fox, Magic 105.4

    2009-10-29T08:00:00Z

    Magic 105.4 breakfast presenter Neil Fox reveals his biggest lie, what he’d put in Room 101 and his hidden talent.

  • Coronation Street
    Comment

    Coronation soap

    2009-10-29T08:00:00Z

    True blue-sky thinking at ITV, where its latest sponsorship deal involves its flagship soap and… some soap.

  • Unreported World
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    Unreported World / 4oD

    2009-10-29T08:00:00Z

    Lisa Campbell gives her verdict on a shocking Channel 4 documentary series while Michael Rosser reveals his frustrations about 4oD.

  • Bleach, Nip, Tuck: The White Beauty Myth
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    28 Oct, '09

    2009-10-28T10:35:00Z

    “Both women were visibly happier by the end of the film.” Read on for the verdict on last night’s TV.

  • Alex Connock
    Comment

    FlashForward: What next for TV

    2009-10-28T08:00:00Z

    Alex Connock reports on the government’s C&binet conference on British digital creativity, revealing what Simon Fuller and Ashley Highfield had to say about the future of television.

  • Geoff Motley
    Comment

    Mature attitude

    2009-10-27T11:21:00Z

    With Sandi Toksvig the latest presenter to take a swipe at ageism in TV, as the BBC hunts for a more mature female newsreader, Geoff Motley considers the issue.

  • Race and Intelligence: Science’s Last Taboo
    Comment

    27 Oct, '09

    2009-10-27T11:03:00Z

    “It was like using a scud missile to crack a hazelnut.” Read on for the verdict on last night’s TV.

  • Prix Europa winners
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    Broadcast goes to the Prix Europa

    2009-10-26T11:07:00Z

    The Prix Europa has established itself as one of the most important award ceremonies in the European broadcast calendar. So why does the UK continue to give it the cold shoulder? Katherine Rushton travelled to Berlin to find out.

  • The Thick of It
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    25 Oct, '09

    2009-10-26T10:50:00Z

    “Back in terrific form.” Read on for the verdict on last night’s TV.

  • Michael Comish
    Comment

    The dawn of Google’s dominance in video ads

    2009-10-23T11:12:00Z

    If Google’s ambitions in online video advertising are realised, it will leave a much smaller share of the digital pie for everyone else, writes Michael Comish.

  • The Bigamist Bride: My Five Husbands
    Comment

    23 Oct, '09

    2009-10-23T10:53:00Z

    “An uncomfortable hour.” Read on for the verdict on last night’s TV.

  • Modern Family
    Comment

    Modern Family / Life

    2009-10-22T08:00:00Z

    Michael Rosser and Katherine Rushton give their verdict on the latest shows.