All articles by Chris Curtis – Page 85
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NewsEndemol boss hits out at BBCW
Edinburgh 08: BBC Worldwide has come under fire for investing in indies from Endemol's Tim Hincks.
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NewsFive eyes Milkshake channel
Edinburgh 08: Five is investigating the launch of a dedicated kids channel under its pre-school Milkshake brand.
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NewsMacTaggart: Fincham slams Ofcom
Ofcom's 'box-ticking' PSB review could kill televison by sidelining entertainment, Peter Fincham has warned in the 2008 MacTaggart Memorial Lecture.
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NewsMacTaggart: Fincham slams Ofcom
Ofcom's “box-ticking” PSB review could kill televison by sidelining entertainment, Peter Fincham has warned in the 2008 MacTaggart Memorial Lecture.
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NewsMacTaggart: Fincham slams Ofcom
Edinburgh 08: Ofcom's “box-ticking” PSB review could kill televison by sidelining entertainment, Peter Fincham has warned in the 2008 MacTaggart Memorial Lecture.
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NewsBBC puts more channels online
BBC4, CBBC and CBeebies will become the next of the corporation's channels to be simulcast online next month.
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NewsOliver: No trust in talent-led indies
Edinburgh 08: Jamie Oliver has said talent-led production find it difficult to convince commissioners to take them seriously.
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NewsReady-meals won't get any tastier than this...
Shine Group is planning to use the MasterChef brand to launch a range of ready-meals and cooking ingredients.
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NewsNBC Universal to buy Carnival
NBC Universal is to buy drama specialist Carnival Films in its first acquisition of a UK indie.
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NewsThe Banana Splits to reform for TV comeback
Cartoon Network is resurrecting arguably the world's greatest animal-based rock band - The Banana Splits.
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NewsTest Match Special under fire
The BBC's Test Match Special (TMS) is under fire following the departure of experienced summariser Mike Selvey and an influx of Radio 5 Live presenters to the on-air team.
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NewsTories hint at allowing TV product placement
Shadow media secretary Jeremy Hunt has hinted that a relaxation of the rules governing both product placement and impartiality of non public service news services might be on the agenda of a new Conservative government.
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FeaturesBehind the Business: Alex Connock
The Ten Alps chief executive is first in a new series that puts the spotlight on the people behind the financial headlines.
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NewsITN furious over Ray arrest in Beijing
ITN has vowed to make “the strongest possible protest” to the Chinese authorities after ITV News China correspondent John Ray was arrested and detained.
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NewsBBC names Gaelic service
The BBC's Gaelic digital service will be called BBC Alba and will launch on 19 September.
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NewsITV reveals 12 Yard format
12 Yard's first gameshow pilot for ITV will feature contestants trying to win money from 20 different coloured cash machines.
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NewsClarkson and BBCW form joint venture
The BBC has formed a joint venture with Jeremy Clarkson and Top Gear executive producer Andy Wilman that will see the pair take a cut from international sales of the show.
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FeaturesOlympics: 10 iconic TV moments
The Olympics has brought staggering feats of athleticism and moments of controversy into the world's living rooms since the 1960s. Chris Curtis selects 10 iconic events from the TV-era Games.
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NewsITV predicts gloom in September as profits slump
ITV has said next month's net advertising revenue will slump 20% after revealing a 28% fall in first half profits.
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NewsSky extends England cricket deal
BSkyB has extended its rights to live England Test cricket in a four-year deal that will run from 2010 to 2013.