All BBC articles – Page 385
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News
BBC responsible for 97% of kids commissions
The BBC accounts for nearly 97% of UK kids originations across the PSB channels as spend by ITV, Channel 4 and Channel 5 has dropped to £3m.
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Behind The Scenes
The Outcast, BBC1
Novel, film or TV series? BBC1’s new drama has been all of these at some point in its development. Olly Grant hears about its unusual journey to TV
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Comment
BBC must challenge all agendas
The corporation needs to escape its ‘for us or against us’ mindset, argues Roger Mosey
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News
BBC shoots migrant footage for first 360-degree news package
The BBC has shot its first 360- degree news package as part of the broadcaster’s ongoing trials with nascent virtual reality technology.
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BBC seeks to spark kids’ interest in digital careers
The BBC is attempting to help bridge the digital skills gap by sparking children’s interest in career opportunities in the space.
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Pact slams BBCW drama boost
BBC Worldwide could “disproportionately” benefit from the corporation’s plans to increase BBC1 drama investment by £30m, according to Pact.
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Comment
Plurality of supply is best for BBC audiences
New system offers the best ideas and value regardless of source, says Helen Boaden
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Analysis: BBC3’s digital future
Digital producers have highlighted the positives of BBC3’s expected move online, but concerns remain about taking the youth service off television.
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Comment
BBC2 should take up BBC3 mantle
Space for fresh ideas and talent must be ring-fenced after move
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Wayne Garvie turns down BBC Studios
Sony Pictures Television’s international chief creative officer Wayne Garvie has turned down the chance to run BBC Studios – but the corporation is edging closer to making an appointment.
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BBC set to axe hundreds of jobs
The BBC is poised to axe hundreds of jobs in a bid to become a leaner operation going into charter renewal.
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Sue Inglish to leave the BBC
Sue Inglish, the BBC’s head of political programmes, analysis and research, is stepping down after a decade with the broadcaster.
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Chris Bryant slams BBC3 decision
Shadow culture secretary Chris Bryant has condemned the move to make BBC3 an online-only channel, branding it “disappointing” and “premature”.
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Rona Fairhead: why we approved BBC3 move online
Rona Fairhead has claimed the BBC has “always been a leader in innovation” and compared the decision to move BBC3 online with the corporation’s previous gambles on colour TV, the internet and iPlayer.
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Comment
BBC must find a TV home for fresh ideas
Space on BBC2 should be ring-fenced for distinctive programmes and new talent to ease BBC3’s move online, writes Chris Curtis
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CBBC urged to fill extra hours with new shows
CBBC must commission “edgier” content for children over the age of 10 if it is to appeal to older viewers, according to The Children’s Media Foundation.
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Comment
The Twitter verdict: reaction to BBC3 move online
“The irony of the BBC3 move is that it’s probably the right choice, but a few years too early and for the wrong reasons (i.e., budget)”
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News
iPlayer set for 'evolution'
iPlayer is set to be transformed from its catch-up roots to a digital service that debuts shows ahead of linear TX and features an array of third-party content, after the BBC Trust approved executive plans.
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BBC1+1 rejection likely to prove popular with rivals
The BBC Trust’s provisional decision to reject plans for BBC1+1 is likely to be greeted with relief among commercial rivals which lobbied against the launch of the service.
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