All articles by Michael Rosser – Page 95
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VideoVideo: ITV1's Britannia High
Two of the leading architects behind ITV1's forthcoming teen musical drama Britannia High have spoken to Broadcastnow about what multiplatform offerings will be available to viewers.
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NewsPlowman slams comedy shortfall
Former BBC head of comedy Jon Plowman has slammed the current lack of comedy output on terrestrial channels and pleaded with commissioners to order more.
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NewsBrydon's Arbie wins BBC4 pilot
Rob Brydon's fledgling indie Arbie is to produce a comedy drama pilot for BBC4 about a wealthy Russian family living in London.
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FeaturesRob Brydon on...
The Welsh comedian gives his thoughts on characters, comedy and setting up an indie.
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FeaturesInterview: Rob Brydon
Since Rob Brydon gave up voiceovers for comedy, he's used his distinctive Welsh baritone to build a range of comic characters. Now, he tells Michael Rosser, he's speaking up for new talent with the launch of indie Arbie.
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NewsVaughan back in driving seat
Johnny Vaughan is to return to presenting for the first time since C4 flop Space Cadets in a car-themed series for UKTV channel Dave.
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NewsBBC backs Cleopatra doc
The BBC is to back a macabre new documentary being made for Discovery that promises to reveal the darker side of iconic Egyptian royal Cleopatra.
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NewsArcher wins leading BBC factual role
Tom Archer has been named controller of factual production for BBC Vision after holding the role in an acting capacity since May.
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NewsAnimal Planet to revamp brand
Animal Planet is planning to target “a more adult viewership” when it overhauls its on-screen look next month.
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NewsBoy A up for more awards
Boy A, the Channel 4 drama about a young child killer, has been nominated for the top prize at a French film festival.
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NewsBBC1 snares Little Britain USA
BBC1 is to broadcast the US version of Little Britain this autumn.
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FeaturesInterview: Trisha Goddard
After 10 years in British television Trisha Goddard's daytime chatshow career continues to flourish. However, a relaxed exclusivity deal means she is now looking to move into primetime.
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NewsFive relaxes exclusivity deal with Trisha
Five has relaxed its golden handcuffs deal with Trisha Goddard, allowing the presenter to front primetime programmes for rival broadcasters.
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NewsTalent acquires regional indie
Talent Group, the company behind the BBC's Test the Nation, has acquired factual indie KMB Productions and will rebrand it as Talent South.
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NewsMovie plans for German Office
BBC comedy The Office is to get the big screen treatment - in Germany.
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NewsHot Vox 2: Opportunities
Video: The brightest and most promising talent in the television industry, named Broadcast's Hot Shots 2008, speak out about the challenges young people face when trying to break into the business.
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VideoVideo: Armando Iannucci
The satirical writer behind BBC4 political comedy The Thick of It talks about his proposal for a HBO-style subscription BBC channel, future projects and what he believes old colloborator Chris Morris, with whom he made The Day Today and Brass Eye, should do next.
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NewsBBC apologises for misleading Olympics report
The BBC has apologised for broadcasting a misleading Olympics report on the 10 O'Clock News about Chinese athlete Liu Xiang.
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NewsIannucci proposes HBO-style BBC channel
Edinburgh 08: Armando Iannucci, the satirist and producer behind Alan Partridge and The Thick of It, has proposed the launch of a pay-TV BBC channel that would emulate the values of US subs station HBO.
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VideoVideo: Tim Hincks on the Edinburgh TV festival
Tim Hincks, chairman of the Edinburgh TV festival, talks about this year's event, choosing Peter Fincham as the MacTaggart and the two-tiered social scene that has emerged around old favourite the George and Channel 4's Soho House.