All articles by Katherine Rushton – Page 73
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NewsGates close on Grange Hill after 30 years
Grange Hill was effectively axed by the BBC because it did not fit in with the corporation's move towards age-targeted children's channels.
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NewsGates close on Grange Hill after 30 years
Grange Hill was effectively axed by the BBC because it did not fit in with the corporation's move towards age-targeted children's channels.
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NewsGates close on Grange Hill after 30-year run
Grange Hill was effectively axed by the BBC because it did not fit in with the corporation's move towards age-targeted children's channels.
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NewsGates close on Grange Hill after 30-year run
Grange Hill was effectively axed by the BBC because it did not fit in with the corporation's move towards age-targeted children's channels.
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NewsITV in talks to lay off regional affairs staff
ITV has axed all its regional affairs staff as the latest step in its rationalisation in the regions.
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NewsBBC plans comedy writing college
The BBC is planning to launch a “comedy college” in a bid to develop new sitcom and sketch writing talent.
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Eight-part BBC doc reveals the real lives of London nurses
BBC1 is to go inside one of London's busiest hospitals in a “life affirming” documentary series.
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BBC4 ‘Black Power' doc
BBC4 is to tell the story behind the iconic “Black Power salute” given by athletes at the 1968 Olympic Games in Mexico.
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NewsJeanette Winterson to pen BBC kids drama
Jeanette Winterson has signed a deal with the BBC to develop a new children's series with Lime Pictures.
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NewsLiving seeks to talk to dead serial killers
Living is planning to make spiritual contact with dead serial killers in the latest addition to its line-up of paranormal programmes.
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NewsKids indies get BBC boost
The BBC is backing the kids indie sector with a trio of drama commissions, among a raft of new and repeat series on order for 2009.
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NewsBBC rings final bell for Grange Hill
The BBC is axing Grange Hill after 30 years, despite efforts to revamp the programme for a younger audience.
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US channel picks up Wills love life doc
Female-skewing US channel Women's Entertainment Network has picked up a one-off documentary on Prince William's love life from UK indie Twofour
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NewsIMG hires global programming chief
IMG Global Media has recruited Rob Lee as head of programming, based in the company's Los Angeles office and reporting to IMG Global Media president Chris Albrecht.
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NewsNight Garden spin-offs make£10.8m
In the Night Garden was BBC Worldwide's best performing licence property of 2007 - even though its toy and game spin offs only hit the market in July.
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NewsBBC in presenter race row
The BBC has launched an investigation after it allegedly broke race discrimination laws in the hunt for a new presenter.
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NewsDoctor Who producer to head new BBC drama unit
The BBC is forging ahead with plans to make more programmes outside London by appointing Doctor Who producer Phil Collinson to head a new Manchester drama division.
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NewsITV lines up Beadle tribute
ITV will air a half-hour special honouring Jeremy Beadle on Monday evening, following his sudden death earlier this week.
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NewsEditors added to Volvo Ocean Race crews
Yachts competing in the Volvo Ocean Race will allow be allowed a media specialist crew member for the first time in 2008-09 - in line with plans to film the race fully in HD.
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NewsLaid-off Vision staff to get first pick of BBC jobs
BBC Vision staff who are made redundant will be put on a list of “preferred suppliers” so that they get first refusal on freelance work at the corporation.