All articles by Michael Rosser – Page 102
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CommentBlog: Gladiators ready
With filming on the new series of Gladiators underway, Michael Rosser visited the ‘arena' to experience the action first hand.
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NewsHumphrey Lyttelton tributes
Tributes have been paid to broadcaster and jazz musician Humphrey Lyttelton, who died on Friday (25 April) aged 86.
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NewsFremantle strikes deal for Sally Head distribution
Fremantle Media Enterprises has secured a three-year, first-look, development and distribution deal with Sally Head Productions, the indie behind BBC4's Fanny Hill.
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NewsBoorman travels By Any Means
Charley Boorman is to set off on another adventure for the BBC but without usual travelling companion Ewan McGregor.
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NewsTigress tackles big bang for the Science Channel
A new documentary offering a radical new take on the big bang theory is being made by Tigress Productions for Discovery's Science Channel in the US.
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NewsBBC hunts new TV writers
The next generation of TV writers are being sought by the BBC for its Drama Writers Academy, guaranteeing budding scribes the opportunity to work on primetime shows.
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NewsRoberts makes epic Journey for BBC2
Coast presenter Dr Alice Roberts has landed another major BBC2 documentary series, this time tracing the five epic routes our earliest ancestors took across the world.
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NewsUS shows and docs for Fiver launch
Five has unveiled a fresh slate of acquired and original shows for the new schedule of Fiver, the new name for digital channel Five Life that will come into being on 28 April.
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NewsS4C to go Around the World in 80 Toilets
MIPTV: Welsh broadcaster S4C is to co-produce a new documentary series named Around the World in 80 Toilets.
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NewsCBeebies to co-pro preschool quiz
MIPTV: CBeebies is producing what it claims is the first ever pre-school quiz show in conjunction with Belgium-based Studio 100.
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NewsThe Broadcast TV Drama Forum Video Cast
Highlights of the Broadcast TV Drama Forum, providing unrivalled access to the leading figures in British drama production.Click here for access
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NewsLife On Mars heads to Italy
MIPTV: BBC drama Life on Mars and ITV sci-fi thriller Primeval have been sold to Italian state broadcaster Rai Due by BBC Worldwide.
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NewsCome Dine With Me going Dutch
MIPTV: A Dutch version of Channel 4's dinner party reality show Come Dine With Me is set to be served up to viewers in the Netherlands.
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NewsAardman's Timmy heading worldwide with Disney
MIPTV: Disney Channel's around the world have unanimously acquired animated series Timmy from Wallace and Gromit-creator Aardman Animations.
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NewsFiver buys Fashionista from Disney
MIPTV: Five's rebranded digital chanel Fiver has acquired reality series The Fashionista Diaries from Disney-ABC International Television (DAIT).
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NewsPromotions at Ent Rights
Entertainment Rights, the kids rights owner behind Postman Pat and Basil Brush, has upped Chloe van den Berg to executive director of international - one in a series of promotions.
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NewsSony unveils new formats
Sony Pictures Television International is preparing to unveil one of Shine's first formats to the international market at MipTV.
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NewsElvis Costello to host live music series
Elvis Costello is to front a new live music show featuring living legends and rising stars that will be produced by Elton John's Rocket Pictures and aired on Channel 4.
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NewsBBC kids drama heads Stateside
The BBC's£10m live action kids drama Roman Mysteries has been sold to broadcasters in the US and Spain.
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NewsRestructure at BBCW America
BBC Worldwide America has promoted one of its most senior executives and re-hired a former sales manager as part of a top level restructure of the business.