All articles by Robin Parker – Page 98
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NewsBBC3 appoints factual commissioning exec
BBC current affairs executive producer Samantha Anstiss has joined BBC3 as a commissioning executive producer working under Harry Lansdown.
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NewsGrand Designs presenter embarks on Grand Tour
Grand Designs presenter Kevin McCloud is to take a break from home renovation for a European travelogue series for Channel 4.
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NewsBBC faces up to public scrutiny
BBC chief operating officer Caroline Thomson has described the publication of expenses and salaries as a “step change” in the corporation’s attempts to lead the way for public institutions to be more transparent.
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NewsC4 adds religion to Lee’s specialist factual portfolio
Channel 4 has axed the post of commissioning editor of religion and ethics following Aaqil Ahmed’s defection to the BBC.
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NewsUKTV sells show to US for first time
UKTV has sold lifestyle show Ty’s Great British Adventure to US network ABC – a first for the pay-TV broadcaster.
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NewsPSB kids' output halved since 2004
Homegrown children’s output on free-to-air broadcasters has more than halved over four years, Ofcom research has revealed.
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NewsC4 cleared over Siôn Jenkins documentary
Ofcom has thrown out complaints that a Channel 4 documentary following the release of Siôn Jenkins, after he was cleared of murdering his foster daughter Billie-Jo, unfairly invaded his family’s privacy.
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NewsStubbs quits BBC for ESPN
BBC sports veteran Ray Stubbs is to front ESPN’s Premier League, with IMG understood to be signed up to produce all studio discussion around the games.
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NewsSalford move for 55% of BBC Sport managers
More than half of BBC Sport middle managers have now agreed to move to Salford MediaCity in 2011.
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NewsBradshaw confirmed for RTS convention
New culture secretary Ben Bradshaw and Google chairman Eric Schmidt are to headline this year’s this year’s Royal Television Society Cambridge Convention.
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BBC's Little Dorrit up for 11 Emmys
The BBC’s adaptation of Little Dorrit and Generation Kill, the HBO Iraq War drama co-produced by Company Pictures, have each scooped 11 nominations in the US Emmy awards.
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CommentInside Nature's Giants / Katie Price with Piers Morgan
Robin Parker and Kate McMahon each give their verdict on the latest shows.
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NewsAd revenue dive sparks new crisis
TV advertising revenues are set to reach a crisis point in the autumn with the second double-digit year-on-year drop in a row.
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NewsE4 buys Canadian family drama
E4 has acquired the UK rights to Canadian family drama series Heartland.
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NewsBBC commands golf monopoly after Setanta collapse
The BBC will remain the sole broadcaster of this year’s Open Golf Championship after the collapse of Setanta forced the corporation to reapply to Ofcom for approval.
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NewsBBCW and C4 deal "weeks" away
BBC Worldwide and Channel 4 are “literally weeks” from signing a joint venture deal, after BBCW jettisoned some of the original sticking points.
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The Broadcast InterviewJamie Oliver, Fresh One
Jamie Oliver wanted more to production company Fresh One than just pukka presenting, so he turned to television veteran Roy Ackerman. Robin Parker looks at their recipe for success
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NewsBBCW hunting development deals
BBC Worldwide is looking to sign more small-scale development deals with individual producers following a record year for equity stakes in indies.
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NewsBBCW sales pass £1bn but profits drop 27%
BBC Worldwide’s revenues have broken through the £1bn barrier for the first time – but the collapse of Project Kangaroo has contributed to a 27% plummet in profits.
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NewsBBC Scotland signs League of Gentlemen producer
League of Gentlemen producer Jemma Rodgers has returned to the BBC to become executive editor of comedy for BBC Scotland.