All Comment articles – Page 162
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CommentWarning: don’t overdo the hype
As Simon Cowell has discovered, not all publicity is good publicity, says Steven D Wright.
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CommentTaking the minimum wage debate one step further
Our new survey examines attitudes in TV and film to unpaid work, says Neil Percival
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CommentTVC outcry is short-sighted
Nostalgia cannot stand in the way of what’s best for the BBC, and us.
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CommentEd Forsdick: a tribute
Gallowgate TV managing director Ed Forsdick, who died last week very unexpectedly aged 45, was responsible for delivering some of the most difficult programmes, writes Charlie Parsons.
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CommentDon’t underestimate the brands
Morgan Spurlock’s new doc offers a cautionary tale, says Kate Bulkley.
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CommentHow to connect with viewers who don’t care about brands
We’ve gone from predictable linear TV to complete chaos, writes Christian Schroeder.
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CommentUnlocking the Kids Behind Bars
How do you tell the stories of some of the most troubled, and troublesome, kids in Britain? Emma Wakefield takes Broadcast behind the scenes of BBC3’s Kids Behind Bars.
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CommentBFBS: extreme engineering
Quentin Howard reveals the extreme engineering behind forces radio and TV service BFBS.
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CommentRobinson on the Myers Report
When it comes to sacred cows John Myers report into savings across the BBC’s popular music radio networks slaughters a whole field, but its findings will be popular with staff and listeners, writes Paul Robinson.
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CommentTelevision patience
As 2,000 eager delegates gather at Sheffield Doc/Fest, award-winning producer/director David Pearson recounts the experience of making the heart warming story of a new ‘buoy band’ with a collective age of 560, and explains why real ob docs deliver stories unlike anything else.
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CommentITV’s got talent for factual
Thought-provoking docs are nothing new for us, says Peter Fincham.
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CommentThe golden age of the documentary is now
Those who say the genre is in decline couldn’t be more wrong, argues Hamish Mykura.
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CommentWimbledon in 3D - and why it matters
The BBC’s decision to air this year’s Wimbledon finals in 3D gives Sky’s John Cassy confidence that the UK will continue to break new ground in this area.
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CommentEducating consumers is key to protecting copyright
The public need to know where they can legally acquire the content they want, says Liz Bales.
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CommentITV reveals its serious side
Gritty docs add to broadcaster’s brand value - and its viewing figures.
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CommentDriving the demand for data
SeeSaw’s demise puts the spotlight on YouView, says Kate Bulkley.
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CommentView from the North
A growing creative economy in the North East has been overlooked by a new Government fund and unless the focus is shifted it could spell catastrophe for the region as a whole, writes Tom Harvey.
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CommentTOWIE and co: here to stay
Structured reality, in whatever guise, has earned a place in the schedules.
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CommentHow Clarke’s gaffe became a gift for Question Time
The justice secretary’s appearance was timely, but it wasn’t planned, says Steve Anderson.