All articles by Chris Curtis – Page 90
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NewsCranford dominates BPG Awards
Cranford has stormed the Broadcasting Press Guild Awards, winning four categories, while Andrew Marr picked up two awards.
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NewsITV cleared over Osbourne rant
ITV has escaped censure over Sharon Osbourne's Brit Awards rant at comedian Vic Reeves, despite 128 complaints.
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NewsCoolabi warms up on deals
Kids group Coolabi is eyeing more acquisitions after reducing operating losses in the six months to 31 December 2007.
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NewsUnion staff approve BBC deal
The prospect of a strike at the BBC over compulsory redundancies has been all but eliminated after union staff voted to rubber-stamp a deal with the corporation.
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NewsJamie to teach Rotherham to cook
Jamie Oliver will attempt to teach the entire town of Rotherham to cook in a new series for Channel 4.
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NewsFive cleared to bid for World Cup
Five could show live World Cup football after being added to the broadcasters that can bid for rights to listed sporting events.
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NewsLambert forms indie with All3Media
Stephen Lambert has formed a start-up production company called Studio Lambert in conjunction with super-indie All3Media.
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NewsC4 strategy boss moves to Ofcom
Channel 4 director of strategy and research Jonathan Thompson is to join Ofcom as director of strategy.
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NewsBBC wins bumper crop at RTS
The RTS Awards honoured Sir David Attenborough and Glenwyn Benson last night as the BBC walked away with a bumper 15 awards across its channels.
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NewsGale set for Five DoP job
Five is poised to name the BBC's Ben Gale as its new director of programmes.
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NewsC4 outlines fresh PSB credentials
Channel 4 chairman Luke Johnson has called on the Government to provide new forms of public support for the broadcaster after unveiling its blueprint for the future.
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NewsC4 outlines digital PSB plans
Channel 4 will plough£20m into creating public service content on digital platforms as part of its blueprint for its post-switchover future.
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NewsCorrie and Heartbeat drama chief Hollingworth quits ITV
The executive responsible for The Bill and Heartbeat is leaving ITV.
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NewsMotive lands RTE pilots
Irish indie Motive Television has won two pilot commissions from Irish broadcaster RTÉ to make its first entertainment shows.
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NewsNohr leaves Granada International
Granada International managing director Nadine Nohr is leaving the distributor.
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NewsBBC launches mobile browser
The BBC has re-launched its bbc.co.uk site for mobile devices ahead of a major push into covering sports events on the platform.
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NewsBBC to sell OB but keep studios
The BBC has agreed to sell its outside broadcast arm but will now retain its studios business.
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NewsBerkett lands top VM job
Virgin Media has appointed Neil Berkett as its permanent chief executive - but is now hunting for a finance director.
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NewsWelsh Assembly creates broadcasting committee
The Welsh Assembly has set up a committee to investigate the future of public service broadcasting in Wales.
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FeaturesBehind the news: Peter Fincham appointment
The hiring completes a high-powered quartet at ITV - but the pressure is on.