All Disability articles – Page 25
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CommentWe’re moving in the right direction with disability
The TV industry is working hard to allow disabled workers to shine, says Kevin Walker
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NewsAdam Crozier issues warning over diversity complacency
ITV chief executive Adam Crozier has welcomed the progress made by broadcasters on diversity but warned against celebrating victory too soon.
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NewsIdris Elba: TV needs ‘Magna Carta moment’ on diversity
Idris Elba has argued that UK television is in need of a “Magna Carta moment” on diversity and is still failing to reflect modern Britain.
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NewsBetty explores freak shows for BBC3
BBC3 has commissioned a one-off disability documentary about freak shows from Betty to air ahead of the channel’s move online.
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NewsHeggessey accuses government of being ‘underhand’ over C4
Lorraine Heggessey has attacked the government for the “underhand” way it has handled the potential Channel 4 sell-off and warned that the UK broadcasting ecology could change “very suddenly”.
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RatingsKitchen Impossible closes with 730,000
THURSDAY: Michel Roux’s disability series closed on a series low of 730,000 for Channel 4, while BBC1’s medical series Doctor In The House ailed in the face of I’m A Celebrity.
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NewsBroadcast Awards 2016: shortlist unveiled
Three scripted powerhouses will battle three factual flag-bearers to be named Indie of the Year at the Broadcast Awards 2016.
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NewsSimon Albury hits out at BBC diversity policy
The Campaign for Broadcasting Equality has submitted a 27-page response to the government’s charter renewal green paper which is heavily critical of the BBC’s record on diversity.
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Behind The ScenesKitchen Impossible with Michel Roux Jnr, C4
With the help of Michelin-starred chef Michel Roux Jr, we wanted to show that people with disabilities have the talent, ambition and will to succeed in the workplace, says series producer Sam Grace
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FeaturesWilliam Mager, See Hear
As BBC2’s magazine show for the deaf community enters its 35th series, series producer William Mager discusses the ongoing significance of the format.
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NewsEHRC: diversity quotas 'run risk' of being unlawful
The Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) has cast doubt over the lawfulness of quotas but backed Lenny Henry’s call to ring-fence funds and create diversity databases.
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NewsBoomerang hires development chief
Welsh indie Boomerang is bulking up its development team with a senior hire from Outline Productions - as it picks up the contract to produce around 30 hours of para-sport coverage for Channel 4.
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CriticsTV Critics: Very British Problems; Who Do You Think You Are?; The Unbreakables
“Straining to seem socially anthropological, the show often forgot to be funny.”
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CommentGetting a better view of diversity
With just a little effort, the Diamond system will soon offer a richness of data on diversity, says Amanda Ariss
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RatingsChild Genius bows out on a high
TUESDAY: Child Genius, Great Ormond Street and Benefits by the Sea all came to an end last night with mixed results.
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Behind The ScenesThe Boy Who Wanted His Leg Cut Off, BBC3
BBC3 took a risk with our doc, but it was a human story worth telling, says Jazz Gowans
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PodcastTalking TV: BBC green paper & The Javone Prince Show
The latest edition of Talking TV runs the rule over the government’s green paper on the future of the BBC and features an interview with PhoneShop creator Phil Bowker.
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CriticsTV Critics: Britain Sees Red: Caught on Camera; The Ugly Face of Disability Hate Crime; Dogs On the Dole
“Grainy footage of rush hour traffic bumping over pavements to get past rubbish carts makes very dull viewing.”
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NewsC4 warms up for Rio 2016 with para-sports coverage
Channel 4 will broadcast 30 hours of para-sport events in the run-up to its coverage of the 2016 Rio Paralympic Games.
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RatingsThe Autistic Gardener opens with 1.3m
WEDNESDAY: The Autistic Gardener didn’t quite blossom for Channel 4 as it was overshadowed by the competition.