Opinion – Page 205

  • Fabian de Fabiani
    Comment

    Off Cuts: Another trick of the mind?

    2011-01-13T07:59:00Z

    When Derren Brown convinced a member of the public that he was in a violent zombie video game in a Channel 4 special in 2005, the tabloids were predictably in uproar about the long-term effects on viewers, society and the participant.

  • Hugh’s Big Fish Fight
    Comment

    12 Jan '11

    2011-01-12T10:23:00Z

    “Hugh’s fight against waste had our attention.” Read on for the verdict on last night’s TV.

  • Hugh’s Big Fish Fight
    Comment

    Hugh’s Big Fish Fight, C4

    2011-01-11T11:57:00Z

    As new Channel 4 series Hugh’s Big Fish Fight casts off, director and series producer Will Anderson takes Broadcast behind the scenes of the campaigning documentary.

  • Episodes
    Comment

    11 Jan '11

    2011-01-11T11:38:00Z

    “I find myself unable to give a fat thumbs-up.” Read on for the verdict on last night’s TV.

  • Arctic with Bruce Parry
    Comment

    10 Jan ‘11

    2011-01-10T10:25:00Z

    “The hunting isn’t especially impressive, once the prey has been located.” Read on for the verdict on the weekend’s TV.

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    Comment

    7 Jan ‘11

    2011-01-07T11:03:00Z

    “This is not just the story of a tragic sinking”. Read on for the verdict on last night’s TV.

  • Christina_Aguilera.jpg
    Comment

    Were some of the X Factor performances too raunchy?

    2011-01-06T11:26:00Z

    45% said Yes / 55% said No

  • The Golden Age of Coach Travel
    Comment

    6 Jan '11

    2011-01-06T11:14:00Z

    “Some of these BBC4 documentaries can be a bit on the flimsy side.” Read on for more verdicts on last night’s TV.

  • Primeval
    Comment

    Primeval / Episodes / Pink Saris

    2011-01-06T10:59:00Z

    Radio 1’s Rob da Bank and presenter Gemma Cairney on dinosaurs, Hollywood and an Indian tonic.

  • Lisa Campbell
    Comment

    Sad tidings of freelance pain

    2011-01-06T07:59:00Z

    Broadcast Freelancer Survey reveals a workforce lacking in opportunity.

  • Clive Tulloh
    Comment

    Fear and toadying in TV land

    2011-01-06T07:59:00Z

    What three things would make it a happier new year for indies?, writes Tiger Aspect’s Clive Tulloh.

  • Lynda La Plante
    Comment

    Key insider knowledge puts the fact into fictional crime

    2011-01-06T07:59:00Z

    Having an expert on hand is vital to give our series authenticity, says Lynda La Plante.

  • Toast
    Comment

    Toast / Famous and Fearless

    2011-01-06T07:59:00Z

    Catherine Neilan casts her eye over two of the week’s new shows.

  • Chris Evans
    Comment

    Off Cuts: Evans shows no fear

    2011-01-06T07:59:00Z

    Channel 4’s Famous And Fearless has earned its share of detractors, but co-host Chris Evans is taking it in his stride.

  • The Secret Mediterranean with Trevor McDonald
    Comment

    5 Jan '11

    2011-01-05T11:35:00Z

    “The former newscaster flits about the Med failing to rise to the occasion.” Read on for the verdict on last night’s TV.

  • paul robinson 2
    Comment

    Robinson on Capital and Smooth going national

    2011-01-04T12:21:00Z

    Commercial radio launches two national radio services this week kicking off a year in which it needs to build on the green shoots of 2010, writes Paul Robinson.

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    Comment

    4 Jan '11

    2011-01-04T11:14:00Z

    “I am happy to suspend as much disbelief as necessary, simply because the rewards are so great.” Read on for the verdict on last night’s TV.

  • Zen.jpg
    Comment

    3 Jan '11

    2011-01-04T10:19:00Z

    “Easy to watch but like a mannequin, so challenging to warm to.” Read on for the verdict on the weekend’s TV.

  • Miriam O’Reilly
    Comment

    “Be careful with those wrinkles!”

    2010-12-23T12:43:00Z

    Diversity is, and has long been, a huge issue in the media, both on and off screen, writes Russell Brimelow. It is now reaching a potential flashpoint, particularly for older women, in this era of rapidly expanding high definition output, where wrinkles have become a bigger issue than ever before.

  • CHRISTMAS WITH GORDON
    Comment

    23 Dec '10

    2010-12-23T11:19:00Z

    “He’s the man who makes cracking good food; each recipe absolutely bang-on for foodies who want to be pushed.” Read on for the verdict on last night’s TV.