Opinion – Page 245
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CommentThe shortfall in kids TV
Despite a wealth of talent, UK producers of children’s programming are struggling to compete on the world stage, simply because they are unable to bring enough finance to the table, writes Genevieve Dexter.
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Comment17 Nov, '09
“Watching TV through flimsy cardboard glasses has never been a satisfying experience.” Read on for the verdict on last night’s TV.
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CommentJazz FM: one year on
When Jazz FM returned to the airwaves a year ago, chief executive Richard Wheatly faced the challenge of winning back the listeners. He tells Robert Shepherd the story so far and what hurdles lie ahead.
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Comment13 Nov, '09
“A high-concept marriage between Skins and Heroes.” Read on for the verdict on last night’s TV.
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CommentSecuring rights of art works
Clearing copyright can be a nightmare at the best of times, and getting the green light to use art on screen is no exception. Doc producer Sarah Mortimer reveals her top tips on how to hurdle these obstacles.
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CommentMisfits / Rude Boy Food / River Monsters
Tigress Productions Kath Moore and NBC Universal’s Jon Farrar consider superpowers, ‘edgy’ food and piranhas.
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CommentThe format for excellence
Popular factual programming will drive Channel 4’s creative renewal.
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CommentTV needs tax relief investment
Producers and fund managers alike profit from their relationship.
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CommentMicro-blogging’s claims to greatness don’t ring true
Stuart Cosgrove is sceptical about Twitter’s self-promotion as an agent of democracy.
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CommentCollision / Gary Glitter
Kat McMahon and Robin Parker share their views on the latest shows.
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CommentFemale ageism on TV is so outdated
Most of us who work in the film and TV industry like to think that we’re a pretty liberal bunch; we don’t subscribe to racism nor homophobia, so it’s curious to think that we still have so much gender and age bias in our industry.
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CommentJames Sellar, Compact Media Group
James Sellar, head of media and business development at Compact Media Group, on whether he has ever been unfaithful, where he would put a webcam and his greatest extravagance.
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CommentLife after commissioning
Former Channel 4 executive Peter Grimsdale reflects on the ‘penetration protocols’ of Big Brother, his ‘outplacement’ from Yahoo! over Nipplegate and how to prolong your career in television.
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Comment9 Nov, '09
“He is lucky they didn’t cut it into bits and sell it to The One Show.” Read on for the verdict on last night’s TV.