All articles by Lisa Campbell – Page 21
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What does C5 really stand for?
As more top execs exit, uncertainty over the channel’s direction increases.
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Power in crisis talks
Power chairman and chief executive Justin Bodle is locked in meetings with lawyers and accountants in a bid to save the company from administration.
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This is England '86 / Answer-dodging
Robin Parker and Lisa Campbell love the new Shane Meadows drama and loathe politician-style answers to the TV jobs merry-go-round.
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Deluxe plans post super-group with deal for Ascent UK
Deluxe is in talks to buy the UK division of facilities giant Ascent Media - a deal that would almost certainly create the biggest single player in the UK facilities market.
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No big idea, but fight is on
Thompson’s MacTaggart lecture laid down the gauntlet to BBC’s critics.
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Jay Hunt favourite for C4 role
EDINBURGH: Speculation that Channel 4 wants Jay Hunt as its new creative boss has reached fever pitch at Edinburgh.
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Thompson fires back at Sky
EDINBURGH: Mark Thompson has slammed Sky for failing to invest in British talent and content but the big idea of his MacTaggart speech is that Sky should pay to re-transmit PSB channels.
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Living reveals Katie Price plans
EDINBURGH: Living’s plans for Katie Price include a factual reality series showcasing her “incredible horsemanship”, as well as the observational docs currently airing on ITV2.
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ITV needs to adjust controls
Auto-Tune controversy is an own goal but duty of care is more serious.
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Male TV experts outnumber women four to one, study shows
City University has applied for a grant to study the representation of women in the media after an initial study into news programmes found that male experts outnumbered women by four to one.
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Paying the price for passion
The television industry needs to take stock, or risk exploiting a dedicated workforce.
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Breakfast move defended
BBC North director Peter Salmon has hit back at critics questioning BBC Breakfast’s move to Salford, describing it as “a defi ning moment in how the show develops”.
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Making friends in the North
BBC North director Peter Salmon talks to Lisa Campbell about the move to MediaCityUK.
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Industry in disbelief as Film Council axed
The industry has reacted with shock at the government’s decision this week to axe the UK Film Council, which has invested in broadcaster-backed films from Man On Wire to This Is England.
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Sherlock recommission is elementary
BBC1 drama Sherlock looks set for a second series after Sunday’s opening episode attracted 7.5m viewers, including BBC HD.
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BBC holds talks with Idris Elba about second series of Luther
Luther looks set for a recommission, with discussions currently under way with lead actor Idris Elba’s agent in the US.
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Review hands lifeline to ITV regional news
Regional news may yet have a future on ITV after chief executive Adam Crozier ordered a review of news at national and regional level.
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All aboard the Love Bus
Five leads the way, but the big media players are all looking for partners.
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ITV unveils wishlist to indie producers
Talent-led factual formats, non-crime drama and a Friday night entertainment show are top of ITV’s programming wishlist, as revealed at the broadcaster’s Producers’ Forum in London last week.