All articles by Lisa Campbell – Page 19
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CommentSad tidings of freelance pain
Broadcast Freelancer Survey reveals a workforce lacking in opportunity.
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The Broadcast InterviewKay Benbow, controller, CBeebies
Having played a huge role in launching the career of ‘Mr Tumble’, the CBeebies controller has big plans for the star.
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CommentGiving power to the people
Social media - like it or not - has made for an unpredictable year in TV.
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NewsCBeebies lines up third Justin Fletcher vehicle
CBeebies controller Kay Benbow has ordered a new series starring presenter Justin Fletcher that has been billed as “Crackerjack meets Noel’s House Party”.
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NewsThompson stands his ground over cutting BBC services
The tough licence fee settlement will not see the closure of BBC TV or radio services, director general Mark Thompson has maintained, despite the BBC Trust chairman refusing to rule out the move in the final conclusions of his Strategy Review.
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NewsSelina Scott confronts BBC over ageism claims
Journalist and presenter Selina Scott has presented BBC director general Mark Thompson and director of people Lucy Adams with a raft of recommendations to root out ageism at the corporation.
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CommentWho’s got Vision for BBC?
One of the most important roles in British broadcasting needs filling.
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NewsSheila Hancock collects lifetime award
Sheila Hancock was honoured today with the Women in Film and TV lifetime achievement award marking for her 50 years in television.
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NewsBennett in final talks over BBCW move
Jana Bennett is in final negotiations to take a London-based role for BBC Worldwide, as rumours that she will quit as director of BBC Vision come to a head.
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NewsLeopard and Keo in talks over merger
Leopard Television is in discussions with Keo Films and a third party about a merger that could create a ‘mini super-indie’.
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CommentIt takes all sorts to connect
Diversity helps to keep shows relevant and attract broader audiences.
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CommentBBC not guilty over Accused
Attacks on the corporation from the head of the army are unwarranted.
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NewsEndemol in development deal with Ross’s Hotsauce
Chat show host and entertainer Jonathan Ross has signed an exclusive development deal with Endemol that will see him generate, pitch and produce entertainment ideas for the UK and international markets through his company, Hotsauce TV.
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NewsCorrie claims top prizes at RTS NW Awards
Coronation Street creator Tony Warren and actor Bill Roache collected the top prize at this year’s RTS North West Awards, commemorating all those who have played a role in the soap’s success over the past 50 years.
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FeaturesOld ways will have to change
The industry digests the implications of Miriam O’Reilly’s ageism claim against the BBC.
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CommentThe plain truth of Countryfile
Broadcasters will have to change the way they hire and fire presenters.
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NewsControllers hit back over Seven Days marketing
Channel controllers including Sky 1’s Stuart Murphy, ITV digital head Zai Bennett and Five’s Jeff Ford have used the Promax conference to hit back at Stephen Lambert’s criticism of the marketing of Channel 4’s Seven Days.
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NewsWood linked to BBC Trust chair
Former ITN chief executive Mark Wood has emerged as a candidate to become the next chair of the BBC Trust.
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NewsDarroch pledges cash for Sky content push
BSkyB boss Jeremy Darroch has pledged to continue investing in content, and aims to increase spend in line with increases in revenue – meaning a potential boost to programming of £200m.
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CommentSky’s the limit for TV’s Tesco
Landmark 10 million homes is just the start as Sky broadens its output.