All ITV articles – Page 227
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NewsMorse prequel goes to series
ITV1 is to turn Inspector Morse prequel Endeavour into a full series following an “enthusiastic” response to the special in January.
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NewsThe Voice and BGT on course for clash
BBC1’s new entertainment vehicle The Voice and ITV1’s Britain’s Got Talent will almost certainly clash after the broadcasters drew up their initial battle lines today.
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NewsTOWIE gets online spin-off
ITV2 reality series The Only Way is Essex is to get an online spin-off that will keep fans up to date with their favourite stars from the show.
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NewsSoccer Aid to return to ITV1
Soccer Aid returns to ITV1 this summer with three-episode lead up presented by Dermot O’Leary.
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NewsBBC radio gets boost as Sky slashes retrans fees
BSkyB has slashed its BBC retransmission fees by £4m, offering an unexpected late boost to the corporation’s under-threat local radio services.
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NewsKermode’s spring makeover of ITV’s Daybreak faces delays
David Kermode’s full vision for a revitalised Daybreak may not be seen until June after the show’s soft relaunch was delayed.
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NewsPrimeval's future in the balance
The future of sci-fi drama Primeval hangs in the balance again after ITV said it has “no plans” to commission any further series.
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NewsUTV buys social media firm £5m
TalkSport owner UTV has acquired Irish social media marketing firm Simply Zesty (SZ) for up to £5m.
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NewsGambling Commission delays gameshow report
The Gambling Commission (GC) has delayed the publication of an investigation into TV gameshows for up to two months.
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NewsCocozza's X Factor gaffe censured
ITV has been rapped after Frankie Cocozza swore during an X Factor results show.
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NewsITV strikes 'landmark' agreements with STV and UTV
ITV will transform its commercial relationship with STV and UTV after the broadcasters negotiated new Channel 3 networking arrangements.
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RatingsMake Bradford British starts strongly
THURSDAY: Channel 4’s exploration of multiculturalism in Bradford began strongly, outperforming its slot average by around 800k viewers.
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NewsITVS developing Pineapple-style dance show
ITV Studios is developing an observational documentary about an elite female burlesque dance troupe led by the sister of Doctor Who’s Matt Smith.
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NewsITV1 seeks ‘escapist’ ideas for teatime slot
ITV1 has called for ideas for its weekday 4pm slot following the success of in-house shows such as Ade in Britain.
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NewsO’Grady explores love of dogs in return to ITV1
Paul O’Grady is to front a six-part ITV1 series on the Battersea Dogs & Cats Home just months after his talk show was axed by the channel.
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NewsGambling Commission to call for tighter control
The Gambling Commission (GC) is to recommend a tightening up of TV game show regulations as ITV prepares to ditch the giant roulette wheel that forms the centrepiece of Simon Cowell’s Red Or Black?.
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NewsITVS surges – but ent misses out
ITV has heralded its production arm as a key driver of revenue growth last year – but has admitted it must boost its entertainment format output.
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NewsCrozier: product placement rules 'too restrictive'
ITV is being prevented from making serious money on product placement deals as a result of overly restrictive regulations, Adam Crozier has said.
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NewsITV orders Selfridges drama
ITV is looking to replicate the success of Downton Abbey with a new period drama charting the story of high-end retailer Selfridges.
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NewsITV profits up as production grows
ITV’s annual profits have increased by nearly a quarter as its five-year transformation plan has begun to show signs of traction.