All News articles – Page 2007
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NewsBBC, BT Sport win FA Cup rights
The BBC has wrested rights to The FA Cup away from rival ITV as part of a joint agreement with nascent operator BT Sport.
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NewsSky Arts to air enhanced South Bank Show archive
Sky Arts has signed a deal with ITV to dive into the back catalogue of The South Bank Show as it looks to showcase classic episodes of the show alongside its new series.
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NewsTwofour strikes Middle Eastern deal
Middle Eastern broadcaster Abu Dhabi Media has struck a long term deal with UK indie Twofour to produce a raft of factual and features programming for its forthcoming relaunch.
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NewsNewsnight scandals hit audience perceptions
The public’s trust in BBC news and current affairs plummeted after the corporation was hit by the Newsnight crises.
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NewsComux selects TSL for playout project
Local TV infrastructure provider Comux has selected systems integrator TSL to manage the build of its Birmingham playout centre.
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NewsTyrell to sell Baselight Editions
Tyrell has been appointed as the first UK and Ireland reseller of Baselight Editions, the software-only product from Filmlight.
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NewsAP expands deal with LiveU
Associated Press has expanded its deal with video-over-mobile provider LiveU in a move that will allow its global network of journalists to stream real-time broadcast quality content to its London hub.
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NewsBBCW contributions to BBC fall despite sales growth
BBC Worldwide returned less money to the BBC in 2012/13 and spent less on BBC commissions but its distribution business prospered, taking more than £300m for the first time.
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NewsBBC annual report: the numbers
A rundown of some of the most salient figures from the BBC’s annual report.
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NewsBBCW strikes first look deal with John Bishop's indie
Comedian John Bishop has struck a first look deal with BBC Worldwide for his fledgling indie Lola Entertainment.
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NewsHall: Music should be the ‘DNA’ of the BBC
New BBC director general Tony Hall has said he wants raise the profile of arts and culture programming across the broadcaster’s channels, and is also planning to do ‘interesting things’ with Shakespeare, by working with companies outside the corporation.
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NewsPatten opts not to seek second BBC Trust term
Lord Patten has confirmed that he will not seek a second term as the chairman of the BBC Trust after pledging that the governing body will learn from the payoffs scandal.
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NewsBBC presenter Mishal Husain to join Radio 4's Today
BBC News at Ten presenter Mishal Husain is to join Radio 4’s Today programme as the BBC continues to attempt to address the gender imbalance across the corporation.
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NewsHall's mission for a 'simpler BBC'
A major review of the BBC’s culture and organisational practices has been launched by director general Tony Hall as he seeks to reduce “duplication of effort” and increase personal autonomy across the corporation.
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NewsBBC reveals cost of Savile scandal
The financial damage of the Jimmy Savile scandal to the BBC was laid bare on Tuesday after the corporation revealed it has spent £5.3m to date on separate inquiries relating to the late star’s reign of abuse.
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NewsBBC to launch five new HD channels
BBC3, CBeebies and BBC News are among five new subscription-free HD channels to be launched by the BBC early next year.
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NewsHBO renews True Blood for seventh season
US cable network HBO has renewed edgy vampire drama True Blood for a seventh season.
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NewsAl Jazeera acquires Premier League rights
Middle Eastern broadcaster Al Jazeera has acquired the rights to the Premier League after striking a deal with rights agency MP & Silva.
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NewsNFTS and C4 launch UK’s first comedy diploma
The National Film and Television School has partnered with Channel 4 to launch the UK’s first industry recognised comedy course, and has lined up comedy writers including Peep Show’s Sam Bain and Father Ted co-creator Graham Lineham as advisors and guest tutors.