All articles by Robin Parker – Page 97
-
NewsInbetweeners gets third series
Comedy indie Bwark has won a third series order for its E4 sitcom The Inbetweeners.
-
The Broadcast InterviewHarry Lansdown, BBC3
His channel may be down with the kids, but BBC3’s factual commissioner wants pitches on topics that span the generation gap beyond pregnant teens and flatmates.
-
NewsBBC recommissions McGovern daytime drama
BBC1 has doubled the run for the second series of Jimmy McGovern’s daytime drama Moving On.
-
NewsTrue Blood series three confirmed
HBO has recommissioned vampire series True Blood, Mormon drama Big Love and Hollywood comedy Entourage for 2010.
-
News
BBC enlists James Martin for iPlayer push
Chef James Martin is fronting a primetime push on the iPlayer that will push the extra features on the BBC catch-up site.
-
NewsC4 urges protection for cricket rights
Channel 4 has called for “some form” of cricket to be on the list of protected sports rights, but has stopped short of recommending Test Matches return to free-to-air TV.
-
NewsC4's HD channel joins Virgin
Virgin Media is to offer Channel 4’s HD channel to all of its 3.5 million customers.
-
NewsIn full: BBC sports proposals
The BBC today proposed the following changes to the ‘crown jewels’ list of protected sports events.
-
NewsBBC: Test Matches should stay on pay-TV
The BBC has decided not to push for the government to return Test Match cricket to the ‘crown jewels’ list of free-to-air sporting events.
-
NewsBBC shows help to launch Microsoft's web player
Former BBC new media executive Ashley Highfield has unveiled Microsoft’s attempt to fill the gap left by the demise of Project Kangaroo, the joint industry video-on-demand project he previously lead.
-
NewsDebutantes and pubs lead next Cutting Edge run
Acclaimed documentary-maker Jane Treays will reveal the culture of London’s society debutantes for her latest Cutting Edge film.
-
NewsIndies to get own adviser on diversity issues
Indies are to get their own diversity champion after Pat Younge, the incoming head of BBC Vision Productions, reignited the debate over the issue by taking a sideswipe at ITV.
-
NewsC4 hunts for world's greatest pop star
Celebrities are to champion their favourite pop stars in a Great Britons-style Channel 4 series that will seek to establish the greatest act in the world today.
-
News
Bebo ends long search for top exec
Bebo has promoted chief operating officer Stephane Panier to chief executive, a post that has been vacant for more than a year.
-
NewsOrange launches C4-backed music service
Channel 4 is backing a mobile phone package from Orange that offers free music when users top up their phones.
-
CommentMidsomer Murders / Gonzo
Robin Parker and Jon Rogers each give their verdicts on the latest shows.
-
NewsESPN channel takes shape with international fixtures
USA Major League soccer is to join ESPN’s new channel, along with matches from European leagues.
-
NewsC4 holds on to horse racing fixtures
Channel 4 has signed a new deal to keep horse racing on the channel for a further three years.
-
NewsCast emerges for More4's young Tories drama
Christian Brassington, who took the lead role in Channel 4’s Tony Blair: Rock Star, is to cross political lines to portray the young Boris Johnson in an upcoming More4 drama documentary.
-
NewsVirgin holds onto Chuck
Virgin Media has extended its deal to show US spy show Chuck for a further two series.