Opinion – Page 184
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CommentHow a hybrid format can bring current affairs to life
The docu-drama is often controversial, but it’s great for engaging viewers, says Phil Craig.
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CommentHonouring all the Classic FM luminaries
The death of Michael Bukht is a very sad loss, but press reports of his role in the conception and birth of Classic FM are a little misleading and I’m sure he would want to salute some former colleagues, also no longer with us.
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CommentStories of bullying are all too familiar
I read your story ‘Bullying in TV: the ugly truth’ (Broadcast, 26.08.11). What goes around comes around.
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CommentOff Cuts: Edinburgh special
Men, women, straight, gay… the whole festival seemed under the spell of Sofie Gråbøl, the star of hit gloomy Danish crime drama The Killing.
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CommentMaking an epic: The Story of Film
In the first of two blogs, producer John Archer reveals how epic new series The Story of Film got off the ground and secured funding.
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Comment31 Aug '11
“Cutting open a camel is a messy business and unless you’re a vet and know what you’re looking at.” Read on for the verdict on last night’s TV.
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CommentGoogle TV: the verdict
Following a MacTaggart lecture from Google boss Eric Schmidt, Nigel Walley offers a second opinion on Google TV having reviewed and researched it with consumers and industry players alike.
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Comment30 Aug '11
“Too much of the script clunked badly and there were moments of unintentional hilarity.” Read on for the verdict on the weekend’s TV.
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CommentFirst look: The Comic Strip / Fresh Meat
Robin Parker casts his eye over two of Channel 4’s latest comedies.
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Comment25 Aug '11
“It more than lived up to its pre-broadcast hype as a radical reassessment of the relationship between Wallis and Edward.” Read on for the verdict on last night’s TV.
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CommentOnce a bully, always a bully?
As almost 40% admit to being a victim, can TV rid itself of the problem?
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CommentCommissioning: it’s a charade
Indies are banging their heads against a wall, says Gerri Gossage.
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CommentSex, lies and promo tapes
Edinburgh brings the industry flocking, but it’s not just for the festival, says Steven D Wright.
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CommentEdinburgh’s the only place to be if you work in TV
From convergence to creativity, the festival tackles all the issues, says George Entwistle.
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Reel History of Britain / Fraud Squad / The Man Who Crossed Hitler
Wide-Eyed’s David McNab and director Jonothan McLeod on evacuees, fraudsters and Hitler’s inquisitor.
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CommentOff Cuts: CNN's Libyan Tripoli-up
Blame it on the speed at which events unfolded, or the fact that it all kicked off in the tail hours of the weekend.
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Comment24 Aug '11
“It was far from gratuitous as, true to squaddie stereotype, the hills they trained in rang with banter.” Read on for the verdict on last night’s TV.
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Comment23 Aug '11
“Oliver was on fine form here, showing us genuinely interesting things.” Read on for the verdict last night’s TV.
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Comment22 Aug '11
“The constestants have been hand-picked to provide the finest possible combination of looks, talent, arrogance and insanity.” Read on for the verdict on the weekend’s TV.
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CommentSimon who?
After a glitzy premiere for the eighth series of The X Factor, Jake Kanter is convinced the show’s future is strong after Simon Cowell.