All Regulation articles – Page 104
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NewsOfcom: BBC must not be the sole provider of children's TV
The BBC is in danger of “extending its scope too far” if it remains the sole provider of public service children's programming, Ofcom has warned.
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NewsBBC rapped over Live Earth swearing
Ofcom has ordered the BBC to formally apologise to viewers after it repeatedly broadcast the word “fuck” during its coverage of the Live Earth concerts.
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NewsOfcom tightens rules on participation TV
Ofcom has unveiled proposals to toughen regulations for participation TV shows following the premium-rate phone-in scandals that were uncovered in 2007.
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NewsNew tech review for BBC kids
The BBC Trust is to examine how the BBC should update its children's services in the light of technological developments in the wider kids' market, it confirmed today.
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NewsHD Freeview ready in 2009
High definition (HD) TV channels will launch on Freeview in some parts of the country from as early as next year, media regulator Ofcom has said.
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NewsBurnham in talks on top-slicing alternative
Media secretary Andy Burnham has suggested the BBC could share resources with Channel 4 and other public service broadcasters to help them reduce the cost of programmes as an alternative to top-slicing the licence fee.
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NewsRapture appeal dismissed
The Competition Appeals Tribunal (CAT) has dismissed an appeal by dance music channel Rapture TV over claims that Ofcom did not fully investigate complaints that BSkyB overcharged for its EPG listing.
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NewsTories set out PSB vision
The Tories have put themselves on collision course with the BBC by warning they will force it to share the licence fee with other broadcasters.
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NewsFive cleared to bid for World Cup
Five could show live World Cup football after being added to the broadcasters that can bid for rights to listed sporting events.
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NewsScottish TV suffering 'lack of ambition'
TV in Scotland is suffering from a lack of ambition, according to findings by the Scottish Broadcasting Commission.
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NewsC4: No quick decision on funding
Channel 4 is unlikely to decide on its preferred future funding option until the autumn, chairman Luke Johnson said yesterday (19 March).
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NewsBBC Trust to examine WoCC
The BBC Trust is to examine if there is real competition under the WoCC (Window of Creative Competition), as well as the scale and regional spread of indies who win commissions under the system.
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NewsMPs back local Freeview channel
Over 120 MPs are backing the introduction of a local television channel on Freeview covering every part of the UK.
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NewsRichards: C4 must flesh out online plan
Ofcom chief executive Ed Richards has pledged his support for Channel 4 to remain part publicly funded, but warned that the broadcaster must articulate how it can meet its remit online.
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NewsOfcom scraps PSP plans
Ofcom chief executive Ed Richards has finally buried the idea of a public service publisher (PSP) after more than three years.
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NewsOfcom speech: The Future of Public Broadcasting
The full speech as delivered by Ofcom chief executive Ed Richards on the future of public broadcasting to the Royal Television Society on 11 March 2008.
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NewsBurnham rejects Welsh broadcasting proposals
New media secretary Andy Burnham has told Parliament he is against handing the Scottish and Welsh governments broadcasting powers claiming it would damage British television.
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NewsReality stars win payout
Contestants on the French version of reality show Temptation Island have won the right to strike and paid overtime following a legal challenge.
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NewsWelsh Assembly creates broadcasting committee
The Welsh Assembly has set up a committee to investigate the future of public service broadcasting in Wales.
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NewsOne in three confused about switchover
Almost a third of the UK does not understand that they will need some form of digital equipment to continue to receive broadcast television after 2012, the National Audit Office has warned.