All People articles – Page 297
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The Broadcast InterviewGary Davey, Sky
Sky’s managing director of content talks to Chris Curtis about going head to head with US studios, losing Stuart Murphy, and his search for a pan-European scripted blockbuster
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NewsKevin Lygo primed for ITV renewal
ITV’s incoming director of television Kevin Lygo will have to call upon all his quick wit, charm and industry nous to tackle a number of creative challenges brewing at the broadcaster.
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NewsBBC overhaul a ‘taste of future’
The BBC’s dramatic TV leadership changes will be a taste of things to come as the corporation bids to make £550m of savings under its new funding agreement.
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NewsMark Linsey unpicks BBC reshuffle
Mark Linsey has revealed how the BBC’s radical TV restructure will work in practice and clarified the division of responsibilities between himself and new content supremo Charlotte Moore.
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NewsComedy chief Myfanwy Moore exits BBC
BBC controller of comedy production Myfanwy Moore is to leave the corporation after two years “to pursue new challenges” from next month.
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NewsStephen Hawking to front Nat Geo genius doc
Stephen Hawking is to front a documentary series for US public broadcaster and National Geographic’s international channel produced by fledgling UK indie Bigger Bang.
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NewsKim Shillinglaw leaves BBC2 in radical restructure
Kim Shillinglaw is to step down as the boss of BBC2 after less than two years, as part of a major restructure that will hand Charlotte Moore control of the corporation’s TV channels and iPlayer.
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NewsIdris Elba: TV needs ‘Magna Carta moment’ on diversity
Idris Elba has argued that UK television is in need of a “Magna Carta moment” on diversity and is still failing to reflect modern Britain.
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NewsJane Featherstone resurfaces with Sister Pictures
Former Kudos chief executive Jane Featherstone has established Sister Pictures and the company has secured a co-production credit on the third series of ITV’s Broadchurch.
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CommentITV: judging the Fincham years
Peter Fincham will step down as ITV director of television in March. Jake Kanter reflects on his legacy and what the future might hold for one television’s best leaders.
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NewsPeter Fincham: creative hits
Peter Fincham’s eight year tenure as director of television has delivered some of ITV’s most important shows. Broadcast picks out five highlights.
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NewsHave your say: Peter Fincham
ITV’s director of television is due to step down after eight years at the helm. Share your thoughts on his tenure and successor.
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NewsPeter Fincham to leave ITV
Peter Fincham is stepping down as ITV’s director of television after eight years and will be replaced by ITV Studios boss Kevin Lygo.
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NewsITV chairman poised to step down
ITV chairman Archie Norman is preparing to step down after more than six years at the commercial broadcaster, according to reports.
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NewsSundog snares Claudia Lewis
Former Boundless producer Claudia Lewis is to join Sundog Pictures as its head of factual.
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PodcastTalking TV: Tim Hincks & Robot Wars
Talking TV’s first episode of the year features a discussion on Tim Hincks’ departure from Endemol Shine Group and Robot Wars’ reboot.
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NewsBBC Worldwide commissioner Swanston departs
BBC Worldwide commissioner Julie Swanston is leaving to join theme park operator Merlin Entertainment, which runs Alton Towers, Legoland and Madame Tussauds.
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NewsBBC development ‘star’ joins Twofour
Ana De Moraes, the woman tasked with revitalising development at BBC Productions, is leaving the corporation after less than two years to take on a newly-created role at Twofour Group.
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NewsMerger not behind Tim Hincks exit
Tim Hincks has predicted a bright future for Endemol Shine Group and denied that the merger, which created the UK’s first mega-indie, accelerated his exit.
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NewsHincks loss is a blow for Endemol Shine
Group unlikely to seek like-for-like replacement for departing boss