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RatingsDigital plays supporting role
From new shows like ITV2’s The Big Reunion to stalwarts like E4’s Hollyoaks, broadcasters’ ‘digital family’ of channels are making an important contribution.
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The Broadcast InterviewAndrew O'Connell, Channel 5
Channel 5’s factual commissioner talks to Alex Farber about Big Brother’s halo effect and his determination to deliver a strong factual slate, with the backing of owner Richard Desmond
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FeaturesToby’s Travelling Circus, C5
In the midst of tax-break celebrations, Will Strauss visits the set of a stop-frame animation production to see how it’s made and find out what impact the government’s decision will have
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FeaturesC5: Is there anything beyond Big Brother?
Despite scoring a hit with Big Brother, Ian Hyland questions what else Channel 5 has to offer.
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FeaturesMichelle Chappell, Channel 5
Commissioning editor, news, current affairs and documentaries, Channel 5
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FeaturesBen Hur, Channel 5
Broadcast shines the spotlight on an updating of a swords and sandals classic that is understood to have been picked up by Channel 5.
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FeaturesCity Of Friends, Channel 5
Broadcast shines the spotlight on a pre-school CGI series picked up by Channel 5 for its Milkshake! strand.
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FeaturesDoes red tape have a stranglehold on TV?
Broadcast’s online survey on compliance revealed fears over the impact on creativity, and a trend towards self-censorship. Will Strauss reports.
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FeaturesTV 2011: Channel 5 - the year Desmond has to deliver
It’s been a year of upheaval for Channel 5, which changed hands after Northern & Shell owner Richard Desmond paid RTL £104m for it in July.