All Comment articles – Page 159
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CommentCovering Bestival
Lisa Campman, executive producer at Whizz Kid Entertainment, writes about the challenges of covering the Isle of Wight’s Bestival for Sky Arts, Sky 3D and Sky1.
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CommentCelebrity Big Brother: the verdict
Celebrity Big Brother has proved to be just the tonic Channel 5 needed after a tough year and with a strong “public” version the format could yet prove a watershed moment for the broadcaster, writes Alex Farber.
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CommentHow to get a TV show trending on Twitter
All the pointers that Glenn Brown, director of business development at Twitter makes (‘Four steps to making most of Twitter on TV’ Broadcast, 02.09.11) are good and very true, but having interesting hashtags and pushing a show on air will not always get it trending.
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CommentHow Cowell ran out of luck
Recognising great ideas lie closer to home could be ITV’s saving grace.
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CommentWhy we’re in love with comedy
The comedy ‘battle’ is a friendly one - and viewers will be the winners, says Stuart Murphy.
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CommentHolding a mirror to society is key to Casualty’s success
Cardiff marks a new chapter for our drama, but it belongs to the nation, says Johnathan Young.
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CommentCelebrating mixed-race Britain
TV must reflect the changing face of the UK, says Martin Davidson.
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CommentThe death of commercial local radio?
The closure this month of a major UK city’s commercial radio station studio and HQ is a significant nail in the coffin for local radio, writes Paul Robinson.
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CommentFraud Squad, ITV1
ITV1’s latest documentary from the makers of Strangeways tackles share selling scams. Here, director Tom Anstiss discusses the challenges of filming a faceless crime.
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CommentMaking an epic: The Story of Film (part 2)
In the second of two blogs, producer John Archer reveals how epic new series The Story of Film got access to film makers and archives.
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CommentIs the ride over for SeeSaw?
Video site needs to sort out ownership - and fast, says Kate Bulkley.
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CommentHonouring all the Classic FM luminaries
The death of Michael Bukht is a very sad loss, but press reports of his role in the conception and birth of Classic FM are a little misleading and I’m sure he would want to salute some former colleagues, also no longer with us.
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CommentStories of bullying are all too familiar
I read your story ‘Bullying in TV: the ugly truth’ (Broadcast, 26.08.11). What goes around comes around.
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CommentHow a hybrid format can bring current affairs to life
The docu-drama is often controversial, but it’s great for engaging viewers, says Phil Craig.
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CommentMaking an epic: The Story of Film
In the first of two blogs, producer John Archer reveals how epic new series The Story of Film got off the ground and secured funding.
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CommentGoogle TV: the verdict
Following a MacTaggart lecture from Google boss Eric Schmidt, Nigel Walley offers a second opinion on Google TV having reviewed and researched it with consumers and industry players alike.
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CommentFirst look: The Comic Strip / Fresh Meat
Robin Parker casts his eye over two of Channel 4’s latest comedies.
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CommentSex, lies and promo tapes
Edinburgh brings the industry flocking, but it’s not just for the festival, says Steven D Wright.
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CommentEdinburgh’s the only place to be if you work in TV
From convergence to creativity, the festival tackles all the issues, says George Entwistle.