All articles by Jake Kanter – Page 102
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RatingsFood Glorious Food sheds nearly 300k
Simon Cowell’s Food Glorious Food lost nearly 300k viewers on last week’s underwhelming debut – as Derek bowed out with its second lowest audience of the series.
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NewsLocal TV operators join forces
The 19 local television licence winners will come together for the first time later this month as they bid to find ways of collaborating to enable them to cut costs and create the best output.
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NewsHadlow: Newsnight remains key for BBC2
Newsnight will remain a key part of BBC2’s schedule and will not be shorn of its investigative responsibilities despite a difficult year for the current affairs show, according to BBC2 controller Janice Hadlow.
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NewsUnions: ‘perfect storm at BBC’
Bectu and NUJ say relations with broadcaster are at a ‘low ebb’ following DQF grievances
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The Broadcast InterviewJanice Hadlow, BBC2
Janice Hadlow controller of Broadcast’s Channel of the Year discusses maintaining BBC2’s distinctive identity in the face of budget cuts - and why sewing is the new baking.
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NewsBBC must ‘build confidence’ in commissioning process
The BBC must “build confidence” in its commissioning processes after indies raised concerns about a lack of transparency over opportunities in the Window of Creative Competition (WoCC).
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NewsSue Perkins to front BBC1 panel pilot
Sue Perkins is to front a pilot BBC1 comedy panel show about the world of celebrity.
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NewsJonathan Creek returns for first series in a decade
The BBC has confirmed it will air the first Jonathan Creek series in a decade following an Easter special this year.
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NewsPatten delayed watching Savile documentary in full
BBC Trust chairman Lord Patten did not watch ITV’s Jimmy Savile expose in full until nearly a week after it was broadcast, it has emerged.
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RatingsBroadchurch debut spells trouble for Mayday
ITV’s David Tennant drama Broadchurch debuted with nearly 6.8m viewers - causing viewers to flee rival crime caper Mayday.
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NewsCBBC kicks off Blue Peter talent hunt
CBBC is to turn the hunt for a new Blue Peter host into a talent show, as the BBC Trust launches a wide-ranging review of the corporation’s children’s services.
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NewsGeorge Entwistle changes Pollard evidence
George Entwistle has performed a U-turn on evidence he gave to the Pollard inquiry - admitting he was made aware of ITV’s plans to broadcast an expose on Jimmy Savile before he officially became director general.
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NewsBBC ‘settles 20 bullying and sexual harassment cases’
The BBC has reportedly settled around 20 cases of bullying and sexual harassment with former staff - and included non-disclosure clauses in the deals.
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RatingsSaturday Night Takeaway audience expands
Ant & Dec’s Saturday Night Takeaway built its audience on last week – forcing Let’s Dance for Comic Relief to a new low.
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NewsITVS creates new label for The Chase exec
ITV Studios has hived off hit shows, including The Chase and The Big Reunion, into a new label led by creative director Michael Kelpie.
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NewsBBC1’s Father Brown to return
BBC1’s daytime drama Father Brown has been blessed with a second series.
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NewsIMG up for sale
Private equity firm Forstmann Little & Company has hoisted the For Sale sign on sports production giant IMG.
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NewsOfcom awards final local TV licence
Ofcom has awarded the final local television licence to the Sir Michael Lyons-chaired group YourTV in Preston.
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NewsSimon Cowell launches global YouTube talent hunt
Simon Cowell’s Syco TV has bypassed the likes of ITV and headed to YouTube to kick off his latest talent quest - with Maverick Television acting as production partner.
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NewsBBC hires new Casualty and Holby City boss
BBC drama lifer Oliver Kent has been appointed as the new executive producer of Casualty and Holby City.