All Broadcast articles in 5 November 2010 – Page 5
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RatingsGetting On treats 389,000
TUESDAY: The new series of BBC4 nursing comedy Getting On suffered a minor dip in ratings for its second episode.
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NewsBanksy wins Grierson documentary award
Banksy has celebrated winning a top documentary award by spray-painting the trophy’s eyes.
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NewsCrozier: ITV schedule 'lacks diversity'
ITV chief executive Adam Crozier has bemoaned the “remarkable lack of diversity” in the broadcaster’s schedule as a result of regulation on how it can sell advertising.
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NewsBBC defends Halloween coverage
The BBC has defended its coverage of Halloween after receiving criticism from some parts of the media, saying it had been designed to reflect the pluralism of beliefs in the UK.
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NewsNUJ calls for BBC strikes support
The National Union of Journalists has called for support for its first strike over the BBC’s pension proposals, due to start this Friday.
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NewsITV launches Corrie Nation
ITV’s ambitious online game for Coronation Street has gone live allowing viewers to build their own Weatherfield.
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CommentHow to connect through social gaming
After working on the new social network game based around Coronation Street, Andy Rogers highlights the opportunities for broadcasters, media owners and production companies through social gaming.
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NewsR1 revamps Nations shows
Radio 1 is overhauling its Nations shows, moving the slot, introducing new presenters to the Scotland and Wales shows and widening the shows’ scope by broadcasting in England as well as the relevant nation.
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NewsWarner Bros hires Tiger Aspect exec
US studio Warner Bros has snared another executive from indie Tiger Aspect to continue its push into the international production market.
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NewsThe Cube set for third run
The Cube is set to return for a third series following a strong second run in a Sunday night slot.
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NewsCameron backtracks on BBC jibe
David Cameron has offered an apology of sorts over his comments at a press conference in Europe last week, in which he described the BBC cuts as being ‘delicious’.
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RatingsThe Trip journeys with 2m
MONDAY: Steve Coogan and Rob Brydon’s new comedy The Trip got off to a flying start with more than 2m viewers on BBC2.
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NewsLouie Spence to give alternative Queen’s Speech
Louie Spence is to deliver an alternative Queen’s Speech as part of a series of Pineapple Dance Studios Christmas specials on Sky1.
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NewsITV unveils I'm a Celeb... launch night
ITV is lining up a triple whammy of big-hitters in a bid to dominate ratings with the launch of the new series of I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here!
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NewsBBC orders family sitcom from US producer
The BBC has commissioned a new family comedy from the producer of US hits Nurse Jackie, Roseanne and the Cosby Show.
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NewsBauer bids to take Kiss national
Bauer Media is aiming to take London dance station Kiss to a nationwide audience.
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NewsBBCW unveils £40m 3D dinosaur project
BBC Worldwide is to partner with Indian firm Reliance Big Entertainment on three feature-length films, including a 3D version of Walking With Dinosaurs.
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NewsDavid Cameron criticised for 'crass' BBC jibes
NUJ general secretary Jeremy Dear has criticised David Cameron for making “crass and insensitive” comments about BBC cuts.
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NewsWelsh indies launch S4C taskforce
Welsh indies association TAC has launched a taskforce calling for a “fundamental review” of S4C in a bid to establish a sustainable future for the beleaguered broadcaster.