All articles by Lisa Campbell – Page 19
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Comment
Sad tidings of freelance pain
Broadcast Freelancer Survey reveals a workforce lacking in opportunity.
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The Broadcast Interview
Kay 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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Comment
Giving power to the people
Social media - like it or not - has made for an unpredictable year in TV.
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News
CBeebies 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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News
Thompson 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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News
Selina 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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Comment
Who’s got Vision for BBC?
One of the most important roles in British broadcasting needs filling.
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News
Sheila 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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News
Bennett 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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News
Leopard 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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Comment
It takes all sorts to connect
Diversity helps to keep shows relevant and attract broader audiences.
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Comment
BBC not guilty over Accused
Attacks on the corporation from the head of the army are unwarranted.
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News
Endemol 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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News
Corrie 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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Features
Old ways will have to change
The industry digests the implications of Miriam O’Reilly’s ageism claim against the BBC.
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Comment
The plain truth of Countryfile
Broadcasters will have to change the way they hire and fire presenters.
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News
Controllers 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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News
Wood 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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News
Darroch 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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Comment
Sky’s the limit for TV’s Tesco
Landmark 10 million homes is just the start as Sky broadens its output.