Opinion – Page 267

  • The Bill
    Comment

    Will STV share fans joy for The Bill's Scottish salvation?

    2009-07-21T10:13:00Z

    Scottish fans of The Bill will be over the moon when they hear they will not have to bid farewell to Sun Hill, but STV may not be so thrilled by ITV’s benevolence, writes Kate McMahon.

  • The Street
    Comment

    21 July ‘09

    2009-07-21T09:49:00Z

    “Coronation Street written as serious drama.” Read on for the full verdict on last night’s TV.

  • True Blood
    Comment

    20 July ‘09

    2009-07-20T09:52:00Z

    “Desperate Housewives meets Buffy the Vampire Slayer.” Read on for the full verdict on last night’s TV.

  • champagne
    Comment

    I want to be on Jay Hunt's Christmas list

    2009-07-17T15:34:00Z

    BBC1 controller Jay Hunt is one of the biggest gift givers, but at least she has the good grace to be imaginative with public money, writes Katherine Rushton

  • Wuthering Heights
    Comment

    Broadcast on... Wuthering Heights

    2009-07-17T13:07:00Z

    Broadcast was invited to a sneak preview of ITV’s big budget bonnet bonanza Wuthering Heights and met the team who faced the production challenges head on.

  • New Tricks
    Comment

    17 July ‘09

    2009-07-17T10:33:00Z

    “It’s a bit like watching Status Quo trying to solve a murder.” Read on for the full verdict on last night’s TV.

  • Getting On
    Comment

    16 July ‘09

    2009-07-16T09:53:00Z

    “Piercingly weird, coldly plausible, heartbreaking and hilarious.” Read on for the full verdict on last night’s TV.

  • Lisa Campbell
    Comment

    Act on fewer, bigger, better

    2009-07-16T09:00:00Z

    Quite by coincidence, in this week’s magazine, we have two of the industry’s most senior creatives from different disciplines arguing the same point: bureaucracy is killing creativity.

  • Inside Nature's Giants
    Comment

    Inside Nature's Giants / Katie Price with Piers Morgan

    2009-07-16T08:56:00Z

    Robin Parker and Kate McMahon each give their verdict on the latest shows.

  • Peter Fincham
    Comment

    Fincham: why is ITV always on trial?

    2009-07-16T08:53:00Z

    We’re not bad guys - we’re pumping millions into indie sector, says ITV programming boss.

  • As Seen On TV
    Comment

    As Seen on TV, Sea Patrol UK, Liz Smith’s Summer Cruise

    2009-07-16T08:52:00Z

    TV trivia, jeopardy and a crotchety cruise

  • Emily Bell
    Comment

    Data shouldn’t be child’s play

    2009-07-16T07:00:00Z

    Relying on ‘insights’ from fickle youngsters can only lead to trouble.

  • Freefall
    Comment

    15 July ‘09

    2009-07-15T09:16:00Z

    “This year’s signature drama.” Read on for the full verdict on last night’s TV.

  • Paul Robinson
    Comment

    Pre-recording Ross on R2 is a mistake

    2009-07-14T10:33:00Z

    The decision by BBC Radio 2’s Controller Bob Shennan to pre-record Jonathan Ross’ Saturday morning show is potentially far more significant than it being merely a tool to ameliorate the risk of further embarassing editorial slip-ups, writes Paul Robinson.

  • The Street
    Comment

    14 July ‘09

    2009-07-14T09:44:00Z

    “Serious, proper drama.” Read on for the full verdict on last night’s TV.

  • Celebrity MasterChef
    Comment

    13 July ‘09

    2009-07-13T10:18:00Z

    “Not exactly mouth-watering.” Read on for the full verdict on last night’s TV.

  • camera guy
    Comment

    Video journalists: Flying solo

    2009-07-10T12:16:00Z

    Professional news gatherers are increasingly going it alone, meaning we have more unique voices but a need to replace the financial security previously provided by big production teams, writes Boaz Eshtai.

  • The Naked Office
    Comment

    10 July ‘09

    2009-07-10T09:34:00Z

    “It was utter bilge.” Read on for the full verdict on last night’s TV.

  • Taking the Flak
    Comment

    9 July ‘09

    2009-07-09T09:10:00Z

    “Begins promisingly enough.” Read on for the full verdict on last night’s TV.

  • Lisa Campbell
    Comment

    Indies stare into the abyss

    2009-07-09T07:00:00Z

    Independent producers are making widespread job cuts, using fewer staff on shoots and are convinced the quality of television will suffer over the next 12 months because of the tough economic climate.