Opinion – Page 183

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Celebrity Big Brother: the verdict

2011-09-09T12:08:00Z

Celebrity Big Brother has proved to be just the tonic Channel 5 needed after a tough year and with a strong “public” version the format could yet prove a watershed moment for the broadcaster, writes Alex Farber.

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8 Sep '11

2011-09-08T10:43:00Z

“Obama had to laugh casually as jokes were made about Osama hiding in the Hindu Kush.” Read on for the verdict on last night’s TV.

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How Cowell ran out of luck

2011-09-08T07:59:00Z

Recognising great ideas lie closer to home could be ITV’s saving grace.

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Celebrating mixed-race Britain

2011-09-08T07:59:00Z

TV must reflect the changing face of the UK, says Martin Davidson.

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Why we’re in love with comedy

2011-09-08T07:59:00Z

The comedy ‘battle’ is a friendly one - and viewers will be the winners, says Stuart Murphy.

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Holding a mirror to society is key to Casualty’s success

2011-09-08T07:59:00Z

Cardiff marks a new chapter for our drama, but it belongs to the nation, says Johnathan Young.

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How to get a TV show trending on Twitter

2011-09-08T07:59:00Z

All the pointers that Glenn Brown, director of business development at Twitter makes (‘Four steps to making most of Twitter on TV’ Broadcast, 02.09.11) are good and very true, but having interesting hashtags and pushing a show on air will not always get it trending.

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Bomb Squad / Jo Brand's Big Splash / Adventures of Abney and Teal

2011-09-08T07:59:00Z

ITV Studios’ Fernando Gutierrez De Jesus and Markthree Media’s Kate Monaghan on bomb disposal, Brand and cartoon fun.

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Off Cuts: So last century

2011-09-08T07:59:00Z

Channel 4 or ‘the web’? The Million Pound Drop’s contestants kept it old-school on Saturday night, opting for a dip into the broadcaster’s history.

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Would you be prepared to out a bully?

2011-09-08T07:58:00Z

88% said Yes / 12% said No

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7 Sep '11

2011-09-07T09:42:00Z

“Lichtenstein is confident enough not to impose a heavy-handed voiceover on her narrative”. Read on for the verdict for last night’s TV.

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6 Sep '11

2011-09-06T09:40:00Z

“The Arab Spring almost certainly would not have taken place without so-called social networking.” Read on for the verdict for last night’s TV.

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The death of commercial local radio?

2011-09-05T12:52:00Z

The closure this month of a major UK city’s commercial radio station studio and HQ is a significant nail in the coffin for local radio, writes Paul Robinson.

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5 Sep '11

2011-09-05T10:23:00Z

“There’s no denying the drama’s grip, or the compelling oddity of the relationship it explores.”

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2 Sep '11

2011-09-02T12:17:00Z

” Leslie Woodhead’s superb film followed [Bush] by interviewing anyone who mattered that day.” Read on for the verdict on last night’s TV.

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Fraud Squad, ITV1

2011-09-02T11:49:00Z

ITV1’s latest documentary from the makers of Strangeways tackles share selling scams. Here, director Tom Anstiss discusses the challenges of filming a faceless crime.

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Making an epic: The Story of Film (part 2)

2011-09-02T11:48:00Z

In the second of two blogs, producer John Archer reveals how epic new series The Story of Film got access to film makers and archives.

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1 Sep '11

2011-09-01T16:48:00Z

“It does sometimes feel a little like sandwich bought from a garage: all shrink-wrapped and pumped full of additives.” Read on for the verdict on last night’s TV.

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Women on the frontline

2011-09-01T08:29:00Z

Sky News’ Alex Crawford is the kind of female role model TV needs.

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Is the ride over for SeeSaw?

2011-09-01T08:29:00Z

Video site needs to sort out ownership - and fast, says Kate Bulkley.