All articles by Matthew Hemley – Page 2
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NewsE4 plans mobile content
Channel 4's digital channel E4 is to become part of a 'converged network' featuring user-generated and mobile phone content.
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NewsMore Makeovers
ITV1 has commissioned a further 70 episodes of 60 Minute Makeover, the home improvement show hosted by former Hollyoaksactress Terri Dwyer.
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NewsLime takes first step into reality
Hollyoaks producer Lime Pictures has teamed up with MTV to make a UK version of US fly-on-the-wall programme Laguna Beach - The Real Orange County- a move that marks the drama producer's first push into reality formats.
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Ofcom seeks better way to fight pirate radio
Ofcom has admitted for the first time that it is unlikely to solve the problem of pirate radio by cracking down on illegal operators alone.
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C4 deals out poker foursome
Channel 4 is to cash in on the UK's poker boom with a deck of programmes dedicated to the game later this year.
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C4 Radio ties up one-year deal with John Peel's son
Channel 4 Radio has signed John Peel's son Tom Ravenscroft in an exclusive, one-year, talent agreement, which will see him working closely with the broadcaster to develop new programming and format ideas.
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NewsSmooth poaches Magic DJ
GMG Radio has poached Magic drivetime presenter Graham Dene to host the breakfast show on its London station Smooth 102.2.
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NewsITV Productions drafts in Prospect's Kelpie
ITV Productions has brought in Michael Kelpie from indie Prospect Pictures to join its entertainment department and is lining him up as executive producer on its new daily cookery show Soapstar Supercheffor ITV1.
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NewsMore4 News hires Sky News exec producer
More4 News has poached Sky News executive producer David Mapstone to fill the role of programme editor.
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NewsC4 to refund misled Richard & Judy viewers
Channel 4 says it will refund any callers to Richard & Judy's You Say, We Pay quiz if an investigation into it reveals participants have been encouraged to take part even though they had no chance of winning.
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NewsProbe into Richard and Judy quiz 'scam'
Channel 4 has launched an investigation into the Richard and Judyshow following allegations that viewers are being encouraged to enter its premium rate phone-in quiz even though potential winners have already been chosen.
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NewsC4 Big Brother review underway
Channel 4 has kicked off its review into the editorial and compliance procedures that support Celebrity Big Brotherand said its conclusions will be delivered within weeks.
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NewsFormer C4 exec heads home
John McHugh, the man responsible for bringing The Kumars at No 42and Alistair McGowan's Big Impression to TV, is to join Irish indie Tyrone Productions as chief executive.
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NewsFearnley-Whittingstall takes on Tesco
Food evangelist Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall is launching a Jamie Oliver-style David and Goliath battle against the rise of supermarket chains for a major new series on Channel 4.
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NewsConley returns to ITV with diet trial
Diet and fitness guru Rosemary Conley is making her TV comeback following a seven-year hiatus with a six-part primetime ITV series in which she helps overweight people shed the pounds.
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NewsVaughan in need of female company
Capital Radio is considering adding a high-profile female co-host to Johnny Vaughan's breakfast show in a bid to increase its appeal to women.
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NewsChrysalis tipped for overseas sale
Foreign media groups are emerging as the most likely buyers to swoop on Chrysalis Radio's entire catalogue of stations following the launch of its strategic review earlier this week.
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NewsBond to track down secret royal offspring
Former BBC royal correspondent Jennie Bond is to uncover the affairs of British kings and queens and their illegitimate offspring for a primetime ITV documentary.
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NewsWright to present Talksport drivetime
Former England footballer Ian Wright will be the new co-presenter of Talksport's drivetime show from 26 March. He replaces Rodney Marsh who left the station in October last year.
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NewsChrysalis chief reassures staff
Chrysalis Radio chief executive Phil Riley has begun a tour of the company's UK radio stations in a bid to assure staff it is 'business as usual' following the launch of a strategic review into its future.