All ITV articles – Page 274
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News
BSkyB rules itself out of bidding for ITV local news
BSkyB has ruled itself out of providing local news for ITV, saying that joining any of the news consortia would not fit with Sky News’ status as an “independent, commercially funded news service”.
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Emmerdale censured over violence
A fist-fight between Emmerdale brothers Mathew and Carl King has been criticised as too violent for a pre-watershed audience by media regulator Ofcom.
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The Broadcast InterviewLee Bartlett, ITV global content
The not-so-quiet American tells Kate McMahon about ITV’s cautious culture, why uncertainty is bad for creativity and his strategy for cashing in on the big brands.
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The Broadcast InterviewLaura Mackie, ITV Drama
The director of ITV Drama talks to Kate McMahon about budgets, bonnets and why she’s still on the lookout for ideas that are ambitious and different.
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FeaturesLaw and Order
TX: After a successful 19-year run in the US, Law and Order is being reinvented for UK viewers. Paul Hoggart goes behind the scenes to find out if ITV’s investment will pay off.
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The Broadcast InterviewPeter Fincham, ITV
ITV’s director of television, channels and online is one of mainstream TV’s biggest cheerleaders. But can he stay optimistic as the recession bites? Chris Curtis finds out.
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FeaturesHarley Street
TX: ITV is taking the plunge back into medical drama, this time with a glossy, upmarket twist. What’s more, the broadcaster is also taking a risk on some new writing talent.