All Broadcast articles in 5 November 2010 – Page 4
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NewsCrozier: CRR to blame for lack of diversity on ITV1
ITV chief executive Adam Crozier has bemoaned the “remarkable lack of diversity” in the broadcaster’s schedule as a result of regulation governing how it can sell advertising.
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NewsSky 1 orders weight-loss series from Eyeworks
Sky 1 has ordered a documentary series that will follow a group of super-obese people who are battling to lose weight before their size kills them.
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FeaturesGhoulish themes galore
Strictly closed the gap on The X Factor as both shows got into the spirit of Halloween.
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FeaturesGood times roll for hire firms
Major sporting events and technological advances such as tapeless and 3D have been a boon for rental companies over the past year. Michael Burns finds out about the hottest kit out there.
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CommentUK is still number one for docs
This week’s Griersons showed doc-makers have much to shout about, says Dawn Airey.
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The Broadcast InterviewSam Collyns: No constraints, no spin
The producer of contemporary histories from Loyalists to Secret Iraq tells Robin Parker about the art of seizing the moment, the chaos of filming in a war zone - and curious attitudes to what’s off the record.
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CommentSkins' brush with Death
From Harry Enfield, Simon Day and Bill Bailey to Will Young, Skins viewers have been treated to an array of leftfield guest stars.
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The Broadcast InterviewKatie Taylor, entertainment, BBC
Just six months into the job and the BBC’s head of entertainment and events has already made her mark by revamping the mighty Strictly. But she’s not done yet.
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RatingsPower doc surges ahead
There are many opaque rules about sophisticated dinner parties, but an obvious one is: ‘Don’t talk about the workings of the National Grid, despite the six crème de menthes you’ve had.’ But after Tuesday, I’d start boning up on your pylons.
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FeaturesDealbreaker, ABC (US)
Broadcast shines the spotlight on the latest online hit to be transferred to TV.
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Behind The ScenesAccused, BBC1
Recreating a war zone in a gravel pit in Bolton was the least of the challenges on this Jimmy McGovern-penned six-parter, says Sita Williams.
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NewsJonathan Ross to return to C4
Jonathan Ross is to return to TV as host of a Channel 4 celebration of the nation’s favourite toys.
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NewsSimpson slams licence fee "ambush"
Senior BBC journalist John Simpson has said the latest licence fee agreement leaves the corporation in such a weak position any negotiations with the government will “be like water-boarding”.
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News4Music secures Muzu deal
Music channel 4Music is revamping its website to offer visitors access to over 65,000 videos following a deal with music video provider Muzu.tv.
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NewsNews Corp makes BSkyB bid official
Rupert Murdoch’s News Corp has formally notified the European Commission that it intends to make a full takeover bid for BSkyB.
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NewsTV revenue drops at Pinewood
Pinewood Studios today acknowledged that television continues to be a challenging sector, with the film industry picking up the slack in demand for the firm’s TV facilities.
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NewsWelsh leaders call for S4C overhaul
The leaders of the four main political parties in the Welsh Assembly have written to David Cameron calling for an overhaul of the governance of S4C and a review of the “far-reaching changes” to the broadcaster recently announced by the UK government.
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NewsWalking Dead draws big US audiences
Zombie drama The Walking Dead, set to launch in the UK this week, debuted with the biggest audience for a series premiere on any US cable network this year.
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RatingsMasterChef final serves 3.7m
TUESDAY: MasterChef: the Professionals crowned its first female champion in front of large helping of more than 3.7m viewers.