All articles by Robert Shepherd – Page 30
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NewsMonty Python star returns to TV
John Cleese is to make a welcome return to British screens where he will take a mischievous look at the mad world of gadgets in a six-part series for UKTV channel Dave.
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Power rapped by Ofcom
A Power FM presenter misled listeners by initially awarding a competition prize to her sister, Ofcom has ruled.
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Global rebrands stations
Global Radio will rebrand around 30 of its One Network stations into a network of Heart-branded stations.
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GMG retains sales contract
GMG Radio is to continue its national airtime sales contract for the Real, Century, Smooth and Rock Radio brands with Global Radio following the latter's takeover of GCap Media.
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FeaturesBehind the News: Politicians as TV personalities
Gordon Brown is the latest politician to step outside the confines of current affairs to appear in other genres of TV. Rob Shepherd weighs up the pros and cons.
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LBC 97.3 goes on tour for party season
LBC 97.3 will go on tour this autumn to broadcast five programmes live from events including the Labour and Conservative party conferences.
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NewsRadio indies hope for MediaCity base
MediaCityUK is exploring the possibility of creating a radio production hub that can be used by the independent radio sector outside London.
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NewsOcean Finance launches 'Loan TV'
Financial services company Ocean Finance has launched the UK's first TV channel dedicated to promoting loans, mortgages and other services.
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NewsHistory Channel names MD
The History Channel UK has appointed Sony executive Tom Davidson as its new managing director.
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NewsHBO series wins record Emmy's
HBO miniseries John Adams has claimed a record eight awards at the Creative Arts Emmy's while Mad Men bagged four at the event.
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NewsOfcom blames Sky in Picnic row
Ofcom has hit back at BSkyB's claims that it was dragging its heels on the satellite giant's proposed Picnic service and claimed it was Sky's own fault for providing insufficient information.
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NewsSky puts Picnic on ice
BSkyB has delayed plans to launch three pay channels on Freeview under the brand name Picnic.
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NewsAnimal Planet looks to entertainment
Animal Planet International is repositioning as a more adult-skewed entertainment channel and has called on UK indies to pitch more “Deadliest Catch-style” shows.
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NewsPenk: I want to lead a new talent Revolution
Veteran radio and TV presenter Steve Penk has hit out at commercial radio for failing to nurture new talent and plans to launch a “crusade” to find new presenters after buying a station in Oldham.
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NewsSMG shareholders to share£30m
SMG plans to return up to£30m to shareholders through a tender offer as it has surplus funds following its rights issue and disposal of units.
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NewsDose of Doctors for Virgin 1
Virgin Media has bought the UK rights to CBS Paramount's much anticipated daily talk show The Doctors before it has even aired in the US.
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NewsLiving unveils 'guilty pleasures'
Living will send a group of brides to each other's weddings - and listen to them bitch about their rivals' big days in the hope of winning a honeymoon.
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NewsFive to face second discrimination action
Five is bracing itself for a sexual discrimination case brought by its former head of business affairs just days after it emerged that Selina Scott has launched legal proceedings against it for age discrimination.
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NewsButler-Henderson to join O'Connell at breakfast
Absolute, the relaunched Virgin Radio, has hired Fifth Gear presenter Vicki Butler-Henderson to work alongside Christian O'Connell on his daily breakfast show.
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NewsKidsCo signs three-year deal with the BBC
KidsCo has signed a licensing deal with the BBC which will see it gain access to major kids shows such as Wallace and Gromit for the next three years, Broadcastnow.co.uk understands.