All articles by Robin Parker – Page 53
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NewsEsler: McAlpine report "would embarrass a student journalist"
Newsnight presenter Gavin Esler has branded the programme’s report that led to the linking of Lord McAlpine with child abuse claims as an “abominable” error “that would embarrass a student journalist”.
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The Broadcast InterviewJulian Farino
A documentary-maker by background, Julian Farino is mid-way through a two-year exclusivity deal with HBO in the US. He tells Robin Parker what Brits bring to the US party.
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NewsKlein: BBC4 will keep character in DQF cuts
Richard Klein has vowed to maintain BBC4’s broad-ranging character in the face of programming budget cuts of almost 30%, aiming to plug gaps in its history and scripted output through acquisitions and arts.
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NewsBBC4 keeps one foot in drama
BBC4 is looking at taking a minority stake in co-produced dramas in a bid to keep the genre on the channel in the face of Delivering Quality First cuts.
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NewsKlein hints at pulling TOTP
Archive editions of Top of the Pops face an uncertain future on BBC4, with controller Richard Klein admitting that “no decision” has been made on whether to screen the 1978 editions of the music show.
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NewsVicars, boffins and scousers share jokes for BBC4
Vicars are to tell dirty jokes for BBC4 in a British spin-off of cult hit Old Jews Telling Jokes for a planned ‘year of comedy’ on the channel.
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NewsHurford-Jones confirmed as Sky Living head
Antonia Hurford-Jones is to become director of Sky Living on a permanent basis after four months in an acting role.
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NewsJameela Jamil promoted to Chart Show as Kay and Yates leave Radio 1
Jameela Jamil is to become the first sole female presenter of the Radio 1, taking over from Reggie Yates in a reshuffle that also includes the departure of Vernon Kay.
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RatingsInbetweeners Movie lures 3.3m to C4
Channel 4 trounced BBC1 with the network premiere of The Inbetweeners Movie last night, with 2.8m (13.8%) from 9pm, with +1 taking its total to 3.3m.
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The Broadcast InterviewNick Catliff, Lion
Consistently breaking new ground has made Lion TV a success on both sides of the Atlantic. Robin Parker hears how the indie keeps reinventing itself to stay ahead of the game
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NewsBBC Trust puts Europe, religion and immigration under scrutiny
The BBC Trust has kicked off an independent review into the balance of the BBC’s coverage of Europe, immigration and religion.
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NewsBBC Trust demands "gold standard" of child protection
The BBC Trust has called on the corporation to prove that it has “gold standard” child protection policies in the wake of the Jimmy Savile allegations - and robust measures in place to avoid a culture of fear in speaking out about inappropriate practices.
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NewsClaudia Rosencrantz joins Fresh One
Fresh One is planning a push into entertainment with the appointment of former Virgin and ITV executive Claudia Rosencrantz as director of programmes.
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NewsPaul Abbott calls time on Shameless
Channel 4 has called time on long-running comedy-drama Shameless – just six months after creator Paul Abbott declared it could run for 40 more years.
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FeaturesWhat to see at Mipcom 2012
Children’s classics, Scandi drama, globetrotting gameshows and the story of the men who built America are among the must-see properties on La Croisette this year. Robin Parker reports
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FeaturesWhat to see at Mipcom 2012: Entertainment / Fact Ent
Globetrotting gameshows are among the must-see properties on La Croisette this year.
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FeaturesWhat to see at Mipcom 2012: Factual
The story of the men who built America are among the must-see properties on La Croisette this year.
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NewsBrydon to write and star in HBO comedy pilot
Rob Brydon has secured a pilot for a fish-out-of-water comedy series from US cable network HBO.
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FeaturesWhat to see at Mipcom 2012: Scripted
Scandi drama is among the must-see properties on La Croisette this year.
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FeaturesWhat to see at Mipcom 2012: Children’s
Children’s classics are among the must-see properties on La Croisette this year.