All BBC articles – Page 390
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CommentOur access to fair, balanced news coverage is at risk
The Leveson inquiry showed how much pressure the Murdochs have put on successive governments to curb the BBC’s influence and to end the licence fee.
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CommentWe all need a voice in BBC debate
Broadcaster’s universality is too important to lose, says Colin Browne
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NewsBBC launches fixed-rig push
The BBC has made its first concerted push into fixed-rig documentaries as part of a raft of commissions announced at Sheffield Doc/Fest.
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NewsCreative Skillset: BBC must invest in talent
Creative Skillset chief executive Dinah Caine believes the BBC has a “record of excellence” in boosting training and skills in the UK creative industries – but is concerned that the issue may be slipping down the corporation’s agenda.
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NewsRIG members back the BBC’s ‘world-beating’ radio
The Radio Independents Group (RIG) has pledged its support to Broadcast’s Backing The BBC campaign, claiming the health of the corporation is vital to the success of the wider radio sector.
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NewsC4’s support for BBC shows rivals care
Channel 4 chief executive David Abraham’s message of support for the BBC this week is indicative of the quiet, qualified backing the corporation enjoys from some of its broadcasting rivals.
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NewsDanny Cohen defends BBC3 plans
Danny Cohen has argued that the notion young people are only served by the BBC through BBC3 is “ridiculous”, explaining that the corporation must safeguard its future by moving the channel online.
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NewsC4 backs BBC – but Burns poses questions
Channel 4 chief executive David Abraham has thrown his support behind the BBC - but chair Lord Burns has indicated that the corporation’s services will come under close scrutiny during charter renewal.
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NewsMoore: BBC1 ‘under pressure’ to reach young viewers
Charlotte Moore has admitted that BBC1 is under pressure to appeal to younger viewers in the wake of plans to move BBC3 online.
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NewsHundreds of stars throw weight behind bid to 'save BBC3'
Some of the biggest names in UK television have signed an open letter calling on the BBC to reverse its decision to move BBC3 online.
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NewsRevealed: Jeremy Clarkson’s Top Gear swansong
Jeremy Clarkson’s final Top Gear appearance will be in a 75-minute special that will air on BBC2 in the next few weeks.
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NewsPatrick Holland to grow BBC directing talent
Incoming BBC head of documentaries Patrick Holland has pledged to “find, nurture and progress” emerging filmmakers after he takes up his role next month.
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NewsBBC2 enters The Divorce Clinic
BBC2 is to follow Channel 4 in putting fixed-rig cameras in a divorce clinic as part of several documentaries designed to shine a light on modern British life.
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NewsCBeebies orders geography & puzzle shows
CBeebies is promoting geography and puzzle-solving with two new in-house commissions.
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NewsScripted reality heads to BBC4
Electric Ray is to produce a scripted reality series focused on a group of Bournemouth-based friends in their 60s, 70s and 80s for BBC4.
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RatingsJonathan Strange & Mr Norrell loses out to BBC2
SUNDAY: BBC2’s Armada documentary series overhauled BBC1 drama Jonathan Strange and Mr Norrell, as the drama fell below the 2m mark for the first time.
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NewsBBC hires raft of factual commissioners
Darlow Smithson Productions director of programmes Rachel Morgan and UKTV commissioner Catherine Catton have joined the BBC as part of a number of factual appointments.
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CommentIn defence of PBS
BBC supporters say cuts could turn the corporation into a UK version of the ad-free US network. Is this such a bad thing, asks Stephen Arnell
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NewsSheffield DocFest to debate future of the BBC
Sheffield DocFest is asking the industry to complete a survey about the BBC and the licence fee ahead of a high-profile session about the future of the corporation tomorrow.
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RatingsRaw TV dominates 9pm slot
THURSDAY: ITV’s Britain’s Busiest Airport won the 9pm slot soaring over fellow Raw TV production The Truth about Your Teeth on BBC1.