All Broadcast Awards articles – Page 15
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FeaturesBest soap: Emmerdale
“A soap on top form” was our judges’ verdict of Emmerdale, which exuded confidence and swagger throughout the judging period.
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FeaturesBest pre-school programme: Clangers
Clangers’ return to our screens followed reboots of a host of other animated classics that have introduced some old favourites to a new generation of viewers.
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FeaturesBest sports programme: The 2015 Investec Ashes Series
Sky Sports’ commitment to innovation and high production values helped its entry stand out from the competition.
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FeaturesSpecial Recognition: Have I Got News For You
Have I Got News For You is TV’s most popular satirical news format… allegedly.
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FeaturesBest entertainment programme: Britain’s Got Talent
The Thames/Syco juggernaut continued to rumble on, steamrolling the competition to climax with a peak audience of 13.4 million viewers – and a whopping share of more than 50%.
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FeaturesBest daytime programme: The People Remember
As part of the BBC’s major season of programming to mark the 100th anniversary of the start of World War I, BBC Productions’ daytime team in Bristol developed a lively but respectful magazine show that paid tribute to the servicemen and civilians that have contributed to British war efforts over ...
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FeaturesBest single drama: Marvellous
In drawing on the energy and humanity of one individual, writer Peter Bowker and director Julian Farino concocted a one-of-a-kind drama to lift the spirits of even the most cynical viewer.
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FeaturesBest children’s programme: So Awkward
The first television commission from writer Julie Bower, this school-based comedy won universal praise from our judges.
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FeaturesBest comedy programme: Catastrophe
So perfectly formed was Channel 4’s hit comedy upon its arrival in January 2015 that it was hard to believe this was the first collaboration between its writers/stars Sharon Horgan and Rob Delaney.
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FeaturesBest international programme sales: Fortitude
Arctic crime drama Fortitude was Sky’s biggest investment in original drama when it was ordered in 2013, with a budget of around £28m.
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FeaturesBest multi-channel programme: Reggie Yates’ Extreme Russia
Prized Apart and Release The Hounds host Reggie Yates moved into very different territory with this look at the dark side of Russia.
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NewsBroadcast Awards 2016: shortlist unveiled
Three scripted powerhouses will battle three factual flag-bearers to be named Indie of the Year at the Broadcast Awards 2016.
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NewsBroadcast Awards: deadline for entries extended
The deadline to enter the Broadcast Awards has been extended to Friday 11 September, giving hopefuls an extra seven days to submit programmes, channels and businesses.
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NewsBroadcast Awards in pictures
Snaps of some of the big winners on the night and the after-party celebrations.
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NewsThe Office named best show of past 20 years
BBC comedy The Office has been crowned the industry’s favourite show of the past 20 years.
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FeaturesBest Multichannel Programme: Uncle
Uncle was described by the judges as a “truly original show” with “brilliant performances and great writing”.
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FeaturesBest International Programme Sales: The X Factor UK
The X Factor UK had never been sold to international broadcasters as a finished series, despite being on air for more than 10 years.
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FeaturesBest Comedy Programme: Harry And Paul’s Story Of The Twos
“A total treat,” declared our judges of Harry Enfield and Paul Whitehouse’s irreverent and truly impressive skewering of 50 years of BBC Two.