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‘The powerful think they can ride roughshod over our rights for profit’
We are all commoners! There once was a mega-corporation known as Bristol Airport which devoured everything in its midst: clean skies, carbon budgets, quiet nights and a stable climate. The goal was profits and more profits as it pursued its endless expansion plans without stopping for breath. Independent journalism is needed now More than ever Keep our city's journalism independent. Become a supporter member today.
Postup Škótska a Rakúska s krásnymi nožničkami i apelom na štátny sviatok - VIDEO
Futbalisti Škótska si v utorok vybojovali postup na budúcoročné majstrovstvá sveta v Severnej Amerike. Pred vlastným publikom v Glasgowe zdolali v priamom súboji o 1. miesto v skupine súperov z Dánska 4:2, keď o víťazstve rozhodli až dvomi gólmi v nadstavenom čase. V prípade remízy by na šampionát postúpilo Dánsko a Škóti by smerovali do baráže. Nakoniec je to však naopak. Elektrizujúci večer v Hampden Parku odštartoval už v 3.
Roger Laughton 1942-2025
Roger Laughton, who died in late August aged 83, was an influential television broadcaster who bought the Antipodean soap Neighbours when he launched the BBC’s daytime TV schedule in 1986. He was also instrumental in getting Live Aid broadcast by the BBC in 1985, despite the scepticism of some of his senior colleagues, and was part of the team that won the lucrative South of England ITV franchise for Meridian in 1991.
Netflix UK's Anna Mallett on Bridgerton, Britain's creative edge and the RTS Convention
You are here Home » Television Magazine » September 2024 Anna Mallett, Netflix’s UK production chief and Chair of the RTS London Convention, tells Steve Clarke why Britain’s screen sector is second to none For someone responsible for ensuring that the UK production pipeline for the world’s biggest streamer runs smoothly, Anna Mallett sounds very composed.
London Entertainment Attorney Lisbeth Savill Retires From Latham & Watkins
Hailed as the best entertainment lawyer in London for her dealmaking prowess, Lisbeth “Libby” Savill is soon to swap her law-making chops for a new working life. At the end of the year, she will leave her legal practice at Latham & Watkins to begin what she describes as “the next chapter” in an extraordinary career. “I hate the word retirement. It sounds like you’re being put out to pasture,” she muses.
BBC Director-General Tim Davie on Freely and future-proofing the BBC
Another week, another BBC media storm. As allegations of rape and other forms of sexual abuse emerged against Russell Brand, a former Radio 2 and Radio 6 Music presenter who resigned in 2008 following a prank phone call to actor Andrew Sachs, the BBC’s Director-General, Tim Davie, once again found himself having to defend the corporation’s culture.
Secretary of State Lucy Frazer addresses future of TV
Broadcasters, production companies and streamers must ensure “this industry is synonymous with talent, opportunity and inclusivity, and not the scandals of #MeToo”. In a wide-ranging speech that brought a personal touch to the convention, Lucy Frazer, who was appointed culture secretary in February, insisted: “TV studios, production facilities and offices need to be places where people feel safe.
James Corden: the return of the 'talk show king'
Many British entertainers have crossed the pond in search of fame and fortune in the uniquely competitive US TV market, but few have been as successful as James Corden and returned to the UK looking so at ease with themselves.
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How to Stay Ahead in Unscripted: BBC, ITV Studios, Banijay, Fremantle Execs Give Some Answers
As commissioning budgets continue to tighten, and with content powerhouses feeling the economic squeeze, there is renewed pressure to think laterally in the international formats business. “Producers are struggling to survive. People need to up their game and think outside the box in terms of their business models and how shows are made,” says Jan Salling, co-chairman of the Format Recognition and Protection Assn.
Alex Mahon: fearlessly being 4
Ask Alex Mahon to name the best bits about her job and without hesitation she says it’s when outstanding programmes receive the recognition they deserve. It could be a breakthrough comedy such as Derry Girls or Russell T Davies’s bittersweet It’s a Sin – or the recent Cannes Grand Prix winner, Film4’s The Zone of Interest, Jonathan Glazer’s German-language Holocaust film based on the Martin Amis novel. “For me, at the heart of everything is delivering great shows.
The listening minister: Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, Lucy Frazer
John McVay, the Chief Executive of Pact, speaks for many in the TV sector when he urges Lucy Frazer, Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport since February, to remain in her post for the foreseeable future. “My main plea is, ‘Can you stick around a bit, please,” he said. Frazer is, of course, the 12th politician to occupy the role of culture secretary in 13 years – and her tenure comes at a pivotal time for the sector.
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AI: opportunity knocks for news?
If you thought that AI is not yet having an impact on news organisations, think again. As panellist and data journalism pioneer Gary Rogers reminded this absorbing RTS discussion, “AI: the new frontier for journalism”, the Press Association’s Radar service – which he set up – has been using machine learning to create news stories for the past five years. Radar says it generates around 150,000 stories utilising local data journalism each year for clients across the UK.
"More British than the streamers": in conversation with Sky's Zai Bennett
For one of the most powerful programme chiefs in the UK, Zai Bennett, Managing Director of Content for Sky UK and Ireland since June 2019, wears his authority lightly. He is responsible for a portfolio of services that includes Sky Atlantic, Sky Comedy, Sky Documentaries and Sky Arts. He has helped to nurture such hits as I Hate Suzie, Gangs of London, Bulletproof, A Discovery of Witches, Save Me, In the Long Run, Breeders and Brassic.
Comfort Classic: I'm Alan Partridge
Little did we think, when Alan Partridge first appeared as a sports reporter on BBC Radio 4’s incisive news spoof On the Hour in 1991 – his voice inspired by the late, great John Motson – that he would become a comedy icon, a national treasure even. It seems appropriate that someone as terminally uncool as Alan, a man who, after all, is in no doubt that Wings were a better band than the Beatles, should have emerged during John Major’s premiership.
Charlotte Moore: the BBC's RTS Award-winning chief content officer
It is rare for the BBC not to be in the crosshairs of a crisis and 2023 has been no exception. Behind the headlines, though, the opening months of the year have been a time of triumph for its creative chief, Charlotte Moore. The BBC has dominated the TV awards season. At the RTS Programme Awards, the corporation pocketed 17 out of a total of 30 awards.
Christ is the Answer (Evening Edition)
Skip links We use cookies on our website to give you the most relevant experience by remembering your preferences and repeat visits. By clicking “Accept All”, you consent to the use of ALL the cookies. However, you may visit "Cookie Settings" to provide a controlled consent. Manage consent Should companies accomodate employees who want to take Sunday off to honor the Sabbath? Yes No Depends on the situation Should the US continue to send military aid to Ukraine?
Rachel Corp talks taking over ITN
War in Europe, economic instability and non-stop turbulence at Westminster, not to mention the impact of climate change – running a news organisation in 2023 is not for the faint-hearted. Yet Rachel Corp, CEO of ITN since last September, seems remarkably relaxed. And that’s without adding to the mix the challenge that mainstream media faces from digital giants.
What the Dickens: Looking back at adaptations of the great writer's work
1946: John Mills as the adult Pip with Valerie Hobson as Estella in David Lean’s Great Expectations (Credit: Carlton Film Distributors) The new BBC adaptation of Great Expectations is the latest in a long line of TV and film versions of the great writer’s work. Matthew Bell and Steve Clarke pick some of their favourites. The Life and Adventures of Nicholas Nickleby Channel 4’s first major drama commission served notice that the BBC was not the only place in town for weighty drama.
Comfort Classic: Dinnerladies
If the great Victoria Wood had been born before the age of television, she would have been a playwright or, more likely, a novelist. Or maybe both. It is not in any way to detract from the performances of the actors who delivered her lines, or her own assured although somewhat self-effacing performance, but, fundamentally, she was a writer. And what a writer! She broke boundaries by putting women and self-consciousness about class, sex and body image at the heart of her comedy.
Christ is the Answer - March 21, 2023 - 2007 Mission #1 of 3 - All That I Have is Yours
Skip links We use cookies on our website to give you the most relevant experience by remembering your preferences and repeat visits. By clicking “Accept All”, you consent to the use of ALL the cookies. However, you may visit "Cookie Settings" to provide a controlled consent. Manage consent The US Senate has unveield a bipartisan bill to ban TikTok. Should President Biden sign it if it reaches his desk?
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Skip links We use cookies on our website to give you the most relevant experience by remembering your preferences and repeat visits. By clicking “Accept All”, you consent to the use of ALL the cookies. However, you may visit "Cookie Settings" to provide a controlled consent. Manage consent The US Senate has unveield a bipartisan bill to ban TikTok. Should President Biden sign it if it reaches his desk?
Broadcasters unite for royal funeral
We all know that broadcasters had spent decades preparing for the death of Queen Elizabeth II, whose 70-year reign ended last autumn at the age of 96. Yet, as anyone who’s ever worked in a newsroom knows, even the best-laid plans can come unstuck. This was the case last September when heavy rain disrupted live aerial TV coverage of the cortege containing the monarch’s coffin, which had been flown from Edinburgh to London.
Channel 4's new freedoms after privatisation plans scrapped
When, at the beginning of November last year, Channel 4 celebrated its 40th anniversary with a lavish party, complete with a sit-down dinner, at London’s Victoria & Albert Museum, many of those attending wondered if they were witnessing the end of an era. For decades, the idea of privatising what many considered to be one of the jewels of British broadcasting had been considered by politicians.
Comfort Classic: Detectorists
From The Likely Lads to Men Behaving Badly, British comedy has long mined male friendship for its comic potential. In 2014, BBC Four’s Detectorists delivered a new and unexpected take on the relationship between a couple of blokes. It upended what used to be a pretty macho world to give audiences something completely different. “It was the relationship between two middle-aged men that I wanted to explore as the basis of everything,” the show’s creator, Mackenzie Crook, said at the time.
Christ is the Answer - January 31, 2022 - Confession
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BBC Director-General Tim Davie makes the urgent case for change
Tim Davie, the BBC’s Director-General, has called for urgent action to ensure that British media can prosper into the 2030s. He said the BBC must work together with politicians, policymakers, regulators, and other parts of the sector to secure the future of a world-leading UK media market.
A new era for ITV
The final quarter of 2022 is likely to go down as one of the most significant periods in the long and remarkable TV career of Kevin Lygo, ITV’s Managing Director of media and entertainment.
S4C kicks off a new era with the launch of Wales' World Cup campaign
When Wales play their opening World Cup game in Qatar later this month, few supporters will be cheering on the national team as fervently as Siân Doyle, the Chief Executive of S4C. She needs no reminding of the campaign’s significance to the Welsh-language channel, which, in a happy coincidence, celebrated its 40th anniversary on 1 November. “For us, the World Cup is enormous,” she says with palpable enthusiasm.
S4C kicks off a new era with the launch of its World Cup campaign
When Wales play their opening World Cup game in Qatar later this month, few supporters will be cheering on the national team as fervently as Siân Doyle, the Chief Executive of S4C. She needs no reminding of the campaign’s significance to the Welsh-language channel, which, in a happy coincidence, celebrated its 40th anniversary on 1 November. “For us, the World Cup is enormous,” she says with palpable enthusiasm.
Natural history’s green challenge
Seven years ago, documentary producer Tom Mustill was kayaking with a friend in Monterey Bay, California, when an adult humpback whale breached beside them, landing on their kayak. They were forced underwater and narrowly avoided being crushed by the whale. Fortunately, he and his friend escaped uninjured.
Warner Bros Discovery's Priya Dogra: A very modern media mogul
For an Indian-born entertainment executive who has spent much of her life working for Time Warner in New York, Priya Dogra needs no reminding that today’s television businesses operating at scale have no option but to think globally. “Nowadays, hit shows come from all over the world,” she says.
Obituary: Sir David Nicholas (1930-2022)
He was appointed editor of ITN when News at Ten was widely regarded as the benchmark for a mainstream news programme and of a higher quality than its BBC rival. In 1977, Lord Annan’s seminal committee on UK broadcasting, which led to the creation of Channel 4, opined: “We subscribe to the generally held view that ITN has the edge over BBC news.” David was a familiar face at Royal Television Society events. In 2011, he was in conversation with Sir Paul Fox at an RTS House of Lords event.
Comfort Classic: The Thick of It
Armando Iannucci, who cut his creative teeth on such wondrous radio fare as the news lampoon On the Hour, revealed recently that the inspiration for creating his era-defining political satire The Thick of It, was the Iraq war. He was infuriated by what he saw as Prime Minister Tony Blair’s willingness to “twist the narrative” in order to justify his support for what many regarded as a woefully ill-thought-through conflict.
All things bleak and beautiful: the rise of Welsh noir
It’s not just the thought of competing in the World Cup this winter that’s giving the Welsh something to smile about in challenging times. On screens Welsh noir has put Wales on the global TV map and given the country’s film makers a new sense of confidence. These gripping, frequently harrowing, crime dramas that play out against the singular countryside of a nation renowned for its art and culture are now very much part of the TV landscape.
Channel 5's controller Ben Frow: An audience with the outsider
Ben Frow is nothing if not candid. During a high-energy RTS two-way with Jay Hunt, the architect of Channel 5’s revival gave an insight into how he’s turned around a broadcaster that last year enjoyed its strongest performance since 2009. “Quite a few of you turned up thinking this would be the channel controllers’ version of Fight Club,” joked Hunt, one of British TV’s most successful content supremos, most notably at Channel 4 – she is now creative director, Europe, worldwide video at Apple.
Comfort Classic: Cracker
It is hard now to convey the shocking originality of Cracker, the 1990s ITV crime series that helped redefine the genre and bring some genuine unpredictability and real edge to Monday-night, peak-time TV. At a stroke, Cracker made a star of man mountain Robbie Coltrane, previously known for his work in lighter fare such as the BBC Two series Tutti Frutti, in which he plays the singer in a Scottish rock ’n’ roll band alongside Emma Thompson and Richard Wilson.
Michael Grade: The unlikely regulator
If, five years ago, anyone had said that Michael Grade, aka Baron Grade of Yarmouth, would be appointed to chair media regulator Ofcom, the shrieks of incredulity would have been deafening. In his remarkable TV career at ITV, the BBC and especially Channel 4, Grade had been the scourge of regulators.
Disabled representation: Is TV finally starting to listen?
Watching two disabled people make love on prime-time terrestrial TV is something many disability campaigners thought they’d never see. But last month, in BBC Two’s widely praised drama Then Barbara Met Alan, we witnessed the eponymous Barbara and Alan enjoy being intimate in a scene that may well go down as one of the most powerful and moving moments of TV drama in 2022.
‘Inventing Anna’ to ‘The Tinder Swindler’: How True Crime’s Dark Charm Has Enticed Streamers Original
Crime has always been part of television’s DNA, but in global marketplaces, true crime is enjoying unprecedented levels of success across the streamers and on more traditional outlets. Earlier this year, Shonda Rhimes’ “Inventing Anna,” starring Julia Garner as the fake heiress Anna Sorokin (aka Anna Delvey), became one of Netflix’s biggest shows ever.
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Christ is the Answer - January 28, 2022 - Love
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Church and Culture Hr 1 - January 29, 2022 - Jeff Wallin
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Notes From Above - January 23, 2022 Original
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Church and Culture Hr 1 - January 22, 2022 - Julia Meloni
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Fire on the Earth - January 14, 2022
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Can Former NBC News Boss Deborah Turness Right the Ship for BBC News?
The BBC is renowned for its sober and staid news executives. Most are invariably educated at Oxford or Cambridge and rise up through the ranks over several decades. But that’s not the case anymore. Last week, to raised eyebrows throughout the U.K. broadcast sector, it was announced that the new head of BBC News, answering to the title of CEO, is Deborah Turness. Far from being a seasoned BBC veteran, the executive has never worked at the corporation.
Christ is the Answer - January 12, 2022 - Put Out Into The Deep #3
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Christ is the Answer - January 11, 2022 - Put Out Into The Deep #2
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