Opinion – Page 180

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7 Oct '11

2011-10-07T12:05:00Z

“I was wondering if there might not be a case for opera-style plot synopses to be available via the red button.” Read on for the verdict on last night’s TV.

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6 Oct '11

2011-10-06T16:31:00Z

“It appeared as if it had been put together by random means, possibly even a group of small children…a very, very peculiar idea for a TV show.” Read on for the verdict on last night’s TV.

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DQF leaves the BBC bruised but not broken

2011-10-06T14:49:00Z

The BBC has done well to cut 20% without dropping services, but plenty of challenges remain, writes Lisa Campbell.

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Off Cuts: Mipcom special

2011-10-06T13:01:00Z

Dropping by at Mipcom was none other than Steve van Zandt, E-Street band guitarist and Silvio from The Sopranos, promoting his role in another mob drama, Lilyhammer.

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Comedy overload is a bit of a joke

2011-10-06T12:54:00Z

‘Being funny’ is clogging up the schedules, but money always talks, says Steven D Wright.

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There’s No Taste Like Home / Merlin / All Roads Lead Home

2011-10-06T12:52:00Z

Icon’s Tom Kelpie and Holler’s Chris Lane on home cooking, wizardry and celeb walks.

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Freelancers: go on a date to forge a lasting relationship

2011-10-06T12:47:00Z

Indie producers need to show freelancers the personal touch, says Susie Worster.

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No revolution without high-speed networks

2011-10-06T12:45:00Z

Sohonet welcomes the Digital Production Partnership’s ‘Reluctant Revolution’ report, which highlights the issues holding back the large-scale introduction of tapeless workflow (‘Combining to meet the digital challenge’, Broadcast 30.9.11).

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Does it matter if the BBC scales back in Birmingham?

2011-10-06T12:43:00Z

55% said Yes 45% said No

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Your community needs you

2011-10-06T12:39:00Z

Should TV do more to give communities a voice? asks Caroline Diehl.

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A game changing idea

2011-10-06T09:25:00Z

Dutch gameshow is opening up a potential new revenue stream for TV.

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5 Oct '11

2011-10-05T14:02:00Z

“One should always shun cliché, but one that seemed permissible in these circumstances was the word ‘heartstopping,’” Read on for the verdict on last night’s TV.

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Premier League rights ruling

2011-10-04T13:54:00Z

The EU has ruled that it is not illegal to buy set top box decoder cards from foreign broadcasters, which could have a major impact on the way Sky and others buy sport, films and foreign TV rights. Mark Owen considers the consequences.

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3 Oct '11

2011-10-03T13:45:00Z

“Was it really that good of an interview?” Read on for the verdict on last night’s TV.

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30 Sep '11

2011-09-30T12:05:00Z

“Obviously you can’t do the whole biography in a 70-minute film. But I’m not sure the right pages have been torn out.” Read on

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29 Sep '11

2011-09-29T10:56:00Z

“Cut it in half and there’s a potentially great comedy.” Read on for the verdict on last night’s TV.

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Exposed by schoolboy error

2011-09-29T08:29:00Z

ITV needs checks and balances to avoid damage to its reputation.

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A happy ending for Mr Grumpy?

2011-09-29T08:29:00Z

Chorion’s assets deserve an appreciative home, says Kate Bulkley.

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‘The nicest bloke I ever worked with’

2011-09-29T08:29:00Z

Saturday was a sad day for television, and most certainly for Tiger Aspect, when dear colleague and friend Nigel Farrell passed away after a short illness, writes Paul Sommers.

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The art of extracting a confession

2011-09-29T08:29:00Z

Joan Bakewell explains David Frost’s ‘subtle but effective’ technique for interviewing Nixon.