All articles by Hannah Gannagé-Stewart – Page 33
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NewsMPs warn Whittingdale to defend BBC independence
MPs have told culture secretary John Whittingdale that he faces ‘the fight of his life’ if tomorrow’s white paper does not defend the editorial independence of the BBC.
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NewsJohn Whittingdale to re-write Reithian mission
Culture secretary John Whittingdale is to revise the BBC’s Reithian mission – including references to distinctiveness and impartiality alongside its value to ‘inform, educate and entertain’.
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RatingsBBC2 raises curtain on Upstart Crow
MONDAY: BBC2 raised the curtain on Ben Elton’s Shakespearian comedy Upstart Crow in front of a healthy audience, as the new look Random Acts returned to Channel 4 with over 200,000 viewers.
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NewsRIG call on BBC to retain 'pure radio'
The Radio Independents Group (RIG) has called for reassurances from BBC director general Tony Hall that “pure radio production” would be retained under his forthcoming commissioning restructure.
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NewsJoanna Carr named BBC head of current affairs
Radio 4 news and current affairs editor Joanna Carr has been appointed head of current affairs at the BBC following Fiona Campbell’s promotion.
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NewsNAO: five major BBC projects behind schedule
Five out of eight critical BBC projects are behind schedule, including a two-year delay to the £15m EastEnders set rebuild, after a report identified continued “weaknesses” in management processes.
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NewsCross-party peers unite in BBC defence
A cross-party trio of peers have outlined the details of a private members bill which will be presented to parliament next month to derail a government “plot” to diminish the BBC.
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NewsLine of Duty switch to BBC1 confirmed
BBC controller of TV channels and iPlayer Charlotte Moore has confirmed that BBC2 drama Line of Duty will move to BBC1 for its fourth series next year.
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NewsBBC2 to broadcast live from Arctic
The BBC is continuing its live natural history programming theme with a three-part factual series from the Canadian Arctic to air over three consecutive nights this winter.
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NewsDavid Cameron wades into charter debate
Prime minister David Cameron has dealt the BBC a blow ahead of the publication of the white paper by demanding a break clause in return for the extension of the charter from 10 to 11 years, according to reports.
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NewsLinsey lifts lid on BBC Studios vision
Mark Linsey has confirmed that “business acumen” will be the key skill required of BBC Studios’ new genre heads, as the director prepares to put in place his preferred top team.
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NewsBBC1 brings Dom back to daytime
BBC1 is bringing Don’t Get Done, Get Dom star Dom Littlewood back to daytime after cancelling his eponymous show last year.
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NewsBlink gears up for US push with high-end factual
Blink Films will push into bluechip factual after setting up shop in the US and hiring Brad Kohlenstein, senior vice-president of development at Discovery’s Science Channel.
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NewsBBC braced for historic month
The BBC is braced for one of the biggest months in its history as the government prepares to publish its vision for the corporation and Tony Hall readies his restructure along Reithian lines.
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NewsBBC News eyes youth recruitment drive
BBC News is recruiting representatives for an under 30s panel from across all areas of the department to help shape strategy.
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NewsBBC Studios factual chief departs
BBC Studios head of factual Natalie Humphreys has become the latest executive to leave the corporation.
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NewsBBC bid to hire Michael Jackson stalls
The BBC could again be frustrated in its efforts to lure a high-profile external executive into a major new content role after an attempt to hire former Channel 4 boss Michael Jackson stalled.
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NewsBBC preps diversity guidelines for indies
The BBC is to publish new commissioning guidelines for producers by the end of the summer as part of a renewed drive to “hardwire” diversity into its culture.
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NewsMark Freeland to exit BBC
Mark Freeland is to leave the BBC and will not take up the post of head of scripted comedy and drama at BBC Studios when the new division launches tomorrow.
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NewsSpun Gold eyes growth rush
Spun Gold is weighing up either a sale or an acquisition spree after reaching a “fork in the road” in its plans to build on shows including Great Canal Journeys.