All articles by Jake Kanter – Page 99
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NewsSassy hires ITNP’s Carsey for push into broadcasting
Sassy Films has appointed ITN Productions’ former chief creative officer Steve Carsey to lead its push into the broadcasting sector.
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NewsBBC2 orders gardening contest
BBC2 is hoping to capture some of the spirit of The Great British Bake Off with a show that pits pairs of passionate gardeners and cooks against each other.
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NewsPolice probe BBC teen driver
A teenager’s actions on BBC3’s road safety series Barely Legal Drivers are being investigated by the police.
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The Broadcast InterviewGraham Fry, IMG Media
In the wake of its first Grand National for C4, IMG Media’s global sports production boss talks to Jake Kanter about the high-stakes race to win new sports contracts - and retain key rights
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NewsBBC halves Tony Hall’s notice period
The BBC has halved the notice period it must give director general Tony Hall if he is sacked while he will receive no private medical insurance, it has emerged.
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NewsUS cable network GSN catches The Chase
ITV daytime quiz The Chase has been picked up by US cable channel the Game Show Network.
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NewsTony Hall meets Bectu & NUJ to quell strike threat
BBC director general Tony Hall has met with unions today in an attempt to ward off the threat of further strike action.
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RatingsGreat British Sewing Bee stitches up C4's Bedtime Live
The Great British Sewing Bee built its audience marginally in its second outing and crushed competition from Channel 4’s Bedtime Live.
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NewsSunset+Vine tackles IMG football contracts
Sunset+Vine is poised to take over IMG Media’s FA Cup and other high-profile football production contracts after ESPN sold its rights to BT Sport.
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RatingsMargaret Thatcher docs leave viewers cold
Broadcasters’ efforts to clear the decks for Margaret Thatcher obituaries left viewers cold - while Made in Chelsea delivered record ratings for E4.
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NewsSky secures record number of Bafta nods
Sky’s original content push has seen it rewarded with a record Bafta nominations haul – as ITV’s Exposure documentary on Jimmy Savile continued to receive recognition.
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NewsBroadcasters clear schedules for Margaret Thatcher specials
BBC1, ITV, Channel 4 and Sky cleared their schedules to mark the death of former prime minister Margaret Thatcher.
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RatingsMixed night for BBC1 comedies
Have I Got News for You returned with its biggest audience in a year on Friday, but Not Going Out suffered its lowest series debut since being revived in 2011.
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NewsSky blocks BT Sport channel ads
Ofcom has launched an unprecedented investigation into BSkyB after the pay-TV giant allegedly refused to carry advertising for BT’s new sports services.
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RatingsITV scores with Catchphrase revival
ITV’s entertainment double-header Catchphrase and Off Their Rockers got off to a solid start – as BBC1 drama The Village lost around a million viewers.
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NewsPanorama producer resigns over ‘bribery’ allegations
The Panorama producer at the centre of bribery allegations has resigned from the BBC.
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RatingsGrand National triumphs for C4
C4’s Grand National coverage raced off with a peak audience of nearly 9m viewers - as ITV’s Saturday Night Takeaway beat The Voice UK for the second week on the trot.
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NewsGrand National coverage under starter's orders for C4
Channel 4 will bring viewers an immersive experience of the Grand National this weekend, as it prepares to tackle growing concerns over horse deaths.
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RatingsDogging Tales performs after The Intern disappoints
Channel 4 experienced a night of mixed fortunes as its Hilary Devey series The Intern got off to a shaky start, but a dogging documentary attracted a decent audience.
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NewsBBC appoints Strictly showrunner
The BBC has appointed Louise Rainbow, the producer of the latest series of Let’s Dance for Comic Relief, as the Strictly Come Dancing showrunner.