All articles by Robin Parker – Page 126
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NewsBBC4 in league with Gatiss
BBC4 is lining up a supernatural drama from League of Gentlemen actor Mark Gatiss as part of its Christmas season.
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NewsC4's Sex Education sparks anger
Channel 4 received 173 complaints about The Sex Education Show last month, with viewers particularly concerned about its pre-watershed slot.
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NewsPSB: The agony is almost over
Special report: Plenty of options remain on the table to fix the ‘broken' public service broadcasting model, but, for anxious broadcasters, clarity over the future of PSB is becoming vital.
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FeaturesPSB review: Ofcom PSB review
Culture secretary Andy Burnham used his Royal Television Society digital conference address last week to stress that government and regulator were both on a “fast track” towards determining the future of public service broadcasting.
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FeaturesPSB review: ITV's plans to scale back regional news supported
Almost as soon as Ofcom signalled a relaxation of ITV's regional responsibilities, the broadcaster announced plans to cut 430 jobs in news.
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FeaturesPSB review: C4 assured of PSB future - but how to fund it?
Now that Ofcom has dropped its unpopular BBC-only model of PSB provision, the remaining options all ensure a PSB future for Channel 4.
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FeaturesPSB review: BBC as PSB cornerstone
In every potential scenario, the BBC remains the “cornerstone” of PSB, but Ofcom maintains that the corporation is strengthened when it has genuine competition.
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FeaturesPSB: Five's plans for kids welcomed
Five wants to remain a PSB up to and beyond the expiry of its current licence in 2014 and Ofcom suggests only minor changes to ensure that it remains a financially viable option.
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NewsEndemol's Henderson leaves for RDF
Endemol West head of programmes Gavin Henderson is to leave the company after eight years to join the RDF Media-owned indie Presentable.
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NewsOfcom warns BBC of ‘cartel' risk
The BBC's proposed partnerships raise the risk of an anti-competitive “cartel” that could have a limited impact on the funding crisis facing public service broadcasting,” Ofcom deputy chairman Philip Graf has warned.
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NewsWhat is the ultimate PSB show?
Ofcom has held up a BBC1 drama as the ultimate symbol of public service broadcasting.
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NewsIllumina Digital seals deal for V Good Films
Multiplatform specialist Illumina Digital has bucked the industry trend by buying a traditional TV production company, V Good Films.
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Century's Tim Wardle in BBC move
The BBC has hired Century Films head of development Tim Wardle to head its in-house documentary development slate.
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NewsT4 contract up for grabs
Channel 4 is putting the multimillion pound contract for youth strand T4 out to tender for the first time in six years as part of its efficiency drive.
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NewsProperty special for C4
Channel 4 has ordered a feature-length credit crunch special of IWC Media's property series Location, Location, Location.
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C4 orders more Wogan
Channel 4 has ordered 60 episodes of daytime quiz show Wogan's Perfect Recall following a four-week pilot.
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NewsTimeline: Janice Hadlow
The career to date of Janice Hadlow, the newly appointed controller of BBC2.
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NewsGoodbye SMG... Hello STV Group
SMG has officially rebranded as the STV Group plc from today (1 October).