All ITV articles – Page 197
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NewsITVS now favourite to land Big Talk
ITV Studios has emerged as the new front runner to acquire scripted producer Big Talk Productions.
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NewsTalkSport owner UTV endures tough start to year
UTV has suffered a 5% fall in revenues in the first quarter of 2013 as its flagship radio station TalkSport endured a tough start to the year.
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NewsBazalgette joins ITV board
Sir Peter Bazalgette is joining ITV as a non-executive director this summer.
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NewsHarman slams lack of women on TV
Shadow culture secretary Harriet Harman has published new data that shows female television presenters “disappear into a black hole” when they reach 50.
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NewsITV growth set to slow
ITV’s rapid growth is set to slow as ITV Studios’ revenue fell by 5% in the first three months of 2013 - and the broadcaster predicted a decline in advertising revenue.
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NewsITV scores England football rights
ITV has acquired the rights to live England international qualifiers for the Euro 2016 and 2018 World Cup qualifying campaigns, while Sky Sports has also picked up a number of matches.
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NewsITV promotes Fea to drama controller
ITV drama executive Victoria Fea has been promoted to drama controller following Steve November’s appointment as head of the department.
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NewsITV buys stake in US indie High Noon
ITV has continued its production spending spree after acquiring a 60% stake in US indie High Noon Entertainment for $25.65m (£16.7m).
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NewsKlein’s move intrigues indies
Richard Klein’s appointment as ITV director of factual has been greeted with genuine anticipation, with producers intrigued to see how the former BBC4 controller adapts to a role in which his populist sensibilities will be tested.
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NewsRichard Klein & Helen Warner join ITV
BBC4 controller Richard Klein has been named ITV director of factual and former Channel 4 exec Helen Warner has been appointed the broadcaster’s director of daytime.
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NewsNesbitt explores New Zealand for ITV
James Nesbitt is to tour New Zealand for ITV, offering a unique perspective on the country he adopted as a temporary home during the production of The Hobbit film.
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NewsITV2 to launch music festival with Done & Dusted
ITV2 is to launch a summer music event in Weston-super-Mare that will be the spiritual successor to Channel 4’s T4 On The Beach.
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NewsTipping Point wins primetime slot
ITV is upgrading its hit daytime quiz Tipping Point to a primetime slot after ordering a new series which will see celebrities compete for charity.
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NewsBradby writing Great Fire of London drama for ITV
ITV News political editor Tom Bradby is writing a period drama for ITV based on the events of The Great Fire of London in 1666.
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CommentGary Janetti on how ITV turned Vicious
Lisa Campbell talks to producer Gary Reich and writer Gary Janetti about new ITV sitcom Vicious.
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CommentYou the Jury: The Job Lot
Two industry reviewers give their take on ITV workplace comedy The Job Lot.
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NewsBedell: Vicious puts ITV back in comedy game
Upcoming gay sitcom Vicious is the clearest signal yet that ITV is back in the comedy game, according to director of entertainment and comedy Elaine Bedell.
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NewsBroadchurch breaks Twitter drama records
The final episode of ITV’s Broadchurch generated more than 260,000 Twitter messages on Tuesday, a record amount of traffic for a UK drama.
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NewsSTV sees digital revenue jump
Scottish channel 3 licence holder and Catchphrase producer STV has reported a steady performance in Q1 with digital revenue streams growing by 20%.
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Behind The ScenesFrontline to Finish Line
Gaucho Productions’ executive producer, Alistair Weaver, reflects on the challenge of shooting the Dakar Rally.