All articles by Michael Rosser – Page 90

  • News

    Iannacci in talks with HBO over US Thick of It

    2009-04-24T09:11:29Z

    Comedy writer and director Armando Iannucci has re-entered talks with HBO to create a US version of BBC political satire The Thick of It.

  • News

    First look at Psychoville

    2009-04-22T14:41:26Z

    BBC2 has provided the first look at Psychoville, the new slice of dark comedy from League of Gentlemen co-creators Reece Shearsmith and Steve Pemberton.

  • News

    Brand and Gallagher boosts TalkSport traffic

    2009-04-21T12:26:11Z

    Russell Brand and Noel Gallagher's one-off radio special for TalkSport led to a 250% boost in web traffic as listeners tuned in over the internet and visited the site for more information.

  • Comment

    Blog: Bring back Brand

    2009-04-20T13:05:34Z

    Russell Brand returned to the airwaves last night, six months after his resignation from the BBC over the Sachsgate scandal. Now give the man a permanent slot, writes Michael Rosser.

  • News

    James Murdoch to deliver MacTaggart lecture

    2009-04-20T10:06:16Z

    James Murdoch, chairman and chief executive for News Corp in Europe and Asia, and chairman of BSkyB, is to deliver the MacTaggart Lecture at this year's MediaGuardian Edinburgh International Television Festival.

  • News

    Turkish makeover for The Golden Girls

    2009-04-15T12:02:36Z

    Classic US comedy The Golden Girls has been adapted for audiences in Turkey, following a deal with Disney-ABC-ESPN Television.

  • News

    Disney exec joins Chorion

    2009-04-09T11:35:46Z

    Chorion, the rights owner behind the Enid Blyton and Agatha Christie titles, has hired former Playhouse Disney executive Paula Rosenthal as senior vice president of creative.

  • News

    Little Dorrit and Wallander lead Bafta Craft nominations

    2009-04-06T12:20:38Z

    BBC dramas Little Dorrit and Wallander lead the nominations for the Bafta Television Craft Awards 2009, with a special award for Wallace and Gromit creators Aardman Animation.

  • Ratings

    ER ends with 16.2m

    2009-04-06T09:31:25Z

    After 15 years of emergencies, operations and shocks, ER came to an end in the US with a strong 16.2m viewers.

  • News

    Chuggington on track to Japan

    2009-04-01T15:05:32Z

    MipTV: CBeebies CGI train series Chuggington has been sold to Japan's leading commercial broadcaster by Ludorum.

  • Comment

    Blog: Business is looking up at MipTV

    2009-03-31T13:27:17Z

    This year's MipTV looked like it was headed for a wash-out but business is looking up on the croisette, writes Michael Rosser.

  • News

    HBO gives hope for third Conchords series

    2009-03-31T12:24:28Z

    MipTV: HBO is anticipating a third series of cult comedy Flight of the Conchords, despite rumours that its creators would not return after a second run.

  • News

    MipTV: Day One

    2009-03-30T18:15:24Z

    Despite a soggy start to the market in Cannes and noticeable decrease in delegates, there was still plenty of business to report from MipTV.

  • News

    Chris Smith condemns Moyles' 'gay' comments

    2009-03-25T13:14:42Z

    Former culture secretary Chris Smith has criticised Chris Moyles for making derogatory comments about Will Young on his Radio 1 breakfast show.

  • News

    Sky 1 acquires Bondi Vet

    2009-03-18T13:29:52Z

    Sky 1 has picked up an Australian reality series that follows the adventures of a Sydney-based vet.

  • News

    BBC reveals online Dragons'

    2009-03-18T12:52:06Z

    The BBC has revealed the identities of two new Dragons who will preside over an online-only version of Dragons' Den.

  • News

    BBC unveils Springwatch team

    2009-03-18T12:34:53Z

    The BBC has revealed that Chris Packham will co-present Springwatch and Autumnwatch with Kate Humble following Bill Oddie's announcement that he is to take a break from the show.

  • News

    Colin Murray to leave Radio 1

    2009-03-17T18:31:02Z

    Colin Murray is to leave BBC Radio 1 after nearly a decade at the station and will be replaced by Nick Grimshaw.

  • News

    River Cottage sold across Europe and Australasia

    2009-03-17T12:32:00Z

    Channel 4 food series River Cottage, starring celebrity chef Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall, has been picked up by broadcasters throughout Europe and Australasia.

  • News

    Top Gear signs Czech deal

    2009-03-17T10:06:29Z

    Top Gear is racing into the Czech Republic for the first time, after BBC Worldwide secured a deal with terrestrial broadcaster Prima TV.