Archives for 2010

Bennett linked to BBCWW role – C21Media
When asked about a possible move at a Broadcasting Press Guild event in London last week, Bennett admitted that talks with BBCWW came up “from time to time” …and. […] [Read more…]

Jana Bennett quits job to switch to BBC Worldwide – The Guardian
She was coy about the subject of her leaving BBC Vision at a recent Broadcasting Press Guild lunch, admitting that there have b. […] [Read more…]

38TH INTERNATIONAL EMMYS AND JOAN COLLINS – Long Island Exchange
Wilson’s performance in “Jane Eyre” earned her four nominations for Best Actress awards in 2007, from the Broadcasting Press Guild, BAFTA t. […] [Read more…]

Shameless creator Paul Abbott talks about his new Channel 4 series – The Guardian
Springhill, Sky 2001 Linda Green, BBC1 2003 State of Playwins Broadcasting Press Guild writer’s award; Ali. […] [Read more…]

Royal wedding coverage on BBC won’t be affected by budget cuts
THE BBC’s royal wedding coverage will not be hit by budget cuts, a telly boss has pledged. [Read more…]

Royal Wedding: Prince William and Kate Middleton’s big day safe from budget cuts
BBC budget cuts will not hit coverage of Prince William’s wedding to Kate Middleton, according to a top executive at the corporation. [Read more…]

Royal Wedding: Prince William and Kate Middleton’s big day safe from budget cuts – Mirror.co.uk
She told guests at a Broadcasting Press Guild lunch in London this week that the BBC had also ri. […] [Read more…]

BBC SPARES NO EXPENSE FOR ROYAL WEDDING
Kate’s big day safe from cuts [Read more…]

BBC ringfences royal wedding from budget cuts – The Guardian
Speaking at a Broadcasting Press Guild lunch in London yesterday, Bennett said the freeze amounted to a loss of around £144m, and. […] [Read more…]

Bennett rejects Huggers’ FMT fears – C21Media
However, responding to Huggers’ remarks at a Broadcasting Press Guild event in London, Bennett said: “I don’t think there’s a huge divide. …and more » [Read more…]

Ross returns for BBC Stargazing – C21Media
Unveiling the news at a Broadcasting Press Guild (BPG) event in London, BBC Vision director Jana Bennett said that, contrary to popular opinion, …and more » [Read more…]

Jonathan Ross to co-present Stargazing Live – The Guardian
Speaking today at a Broadcasting Press Guild lunch in London, Jana Bennett, BBC Vision director, said there was no acrimony between t. […] [Read more…]

Jonathan Ross to return to the BBC for Stargazing Live
Corporation given deadline to improve output after “derivative” daytime programmes criticised in a damning report. [Read more…]

Jonathan Ross to return to the BBC for Stargazing Live – Telegraph.co.uk
Jana Bennett, the BBC’s head of television, told a Broadcasting Press Guild lunch today that Ross is a “budding astronomer” and. […] [Read more…]

YouView Brings 2012 Olympics And Local TV News On Board – World Internet TV on PC (blog)World Internet TV on PC (blog)YouView Brings 2012 Olympics And Local TV News On BoardWorld Internet TV on PC (blog)… it is obvious that using traditional means of distributing it is very, very diffi. […] [Read more…]

YouView ‘could slip’ beyond first half of 2011 – TechRadar UKTechRadar UKYouView ‘could slip’ beyond first half of 2011TechRadar UKSpeaking at a Broadcasting Press Guild event, Meeks confessed that technology projects were never guaranteed to hit their projecte. […] [Read more…]

YouView eyes Olympics, in talks with US studios – IPTV NewsYouView eyes Olympics, in talks with US studiosIPTV NewsSpeaking at a Broadcasting Press Guild lunch earlier this week, Mr. Meek also indicated that the partners behind the venture (the BBC, ITV, Chan. […] [Read more…]

YouView chairman looks to 2012 Olympics and local TV news services – The GuardianThe GuardianYouView chairman looks to 2012 Olympics and local TV news servicesThe Guardian… traditional means of distributing it is very, very difficult to make local TV work,” he said, speaking at. […] [Read more…]

YouView in Talks with US Studios for Content – APP MarketYouView in Talks with US Studios for ContentAPP Market… and we want to get many of the big US content owners involved,” Meek said at a lunch in London hosted by the Broadcasting Press Guild on Wedne. […] [Read more…]

Clarity from YouView; talks with Sky and US studios – Broadband TV NewsBroadband TV NewsClarity from YouView; talks with Sky and US studiosBroadband TV NewsYouView will bring IP delivered channels and content from the major US studios, chairman Kip Meek has told the Broa. […] [Read more…]

YouView gearing up to launch ‘the future of television’ in the UK – Hollywood ReporterYouView gearing up to launch ‘the future of television’ in the UKHollywood ReporterMeek, talking at a Broadcasting Press Guild lunch here, also said talks are ongoing with BSkyB about signing the sate. […] [Read more…]

YouView starts talks with US studios – VarietyYouView starts talks with US studiosVariety… and we want to get many of the big US content owners involved,” Meek said at a lunch in London hosted by the Broadcasting Press Guild on Wednesday. …an. […] [Read more…]

Kate Mosse’s top 10 ghost stories – The GuardianThe GuardianKate Mosse’s top 10 ghost storiesThe GuardianKate Mosse is the bestselling author of five novels, two books of non-fiction, short stories and a play, Syrinx, which won a Broadcasting Press. […] [Read more…]

BBC looks to develop flagship TV music showRegular Top of the Pops revival ruled out in favour of new format The BBC is looking to develop a new flagship TV music programme as it seeks to move beyond calls for the return of Top of the Pops. An. […] [Read more…]

Chris Moyles did not cross the line with on-air rant, says Radio 1 controllerAndy Parfitt goes easy on Radio 1 DJ despite 30-minute live tirade over pay The BBC Radio 1 controller, Andy Parfitt, today said he did not reprimand breakfast DJ Chris Moyles for his latest on-air ra. […] [Read more…]

BBC Radio 1 to launch a ‘Panorama for young people’Monthly current affairs slot will build on station’s two daily Newsbeat programmes BBC Radio 1 is to launch a “Panorama for young people” in its daytime schedule in a bid to boost the amount of news a. […] [Read more…]

The music business week in five – Friday 1 Oct 2010 – CMU News-Blog (blog) The music business week in five – Friday 1 Oct 2010 CMU News-Blog (blog) Andy Parfitt was talking to the Broadcasting Press Guild and said that, while a revival of ‘Top Of The Pops’ was out of the quest. […] [Read more…]

Moyles Rant goes Unpunished – Car Rentals Moyles Rant goes UnpunishedCar RentalsParfitt was speaking at a Broadcasting Press Guild breakfast get together In defence of the Chris Moyles show, he commented that this is what Chris does …and mo. […] [Read more…]

The BBC is looking for new music TV formats – CMU News-Blog (blog) The BBC is looking for new music TV formatsCMU News-Blog (blog)According to The Guardian, Parfitt told a breakfast gathering of the Broadcasting Press Guild: “We are working on it. It would be great i. […] [Read more…]

Top Of The Pops Return Ruled Out As BBC Prepares New Flagship Music Show – Gigwise Top Of The Pops Return Ruled Out As BBC Prepares New Flagship Music ShowGigwise”We are working on it,” he said at a breakfast meeting of the Broadcasting Press Guild in London. “It would be great if w. […] [Read more…]

BBC Plan New Flagship Music Show – ClashMusic.com ClashMusic.comBBC Plan New Flagship Music ShowClashMusic.com Speaking at a Broadcasting Press Guild meeting, BBC Radio 1 controller Andy Parfitt insisted that a new show was on its way. “We are working. […] [Read more…]

No return for ‘Top Of The Pops’ as BBC looks to new music show – NME.com No return for ‘Top Of The Pops’ as BBC looks to new music showNME.com… for the audience,” Guardian.co.uk quotes Andy Parfitt, the BBC’s head of popular music, as saying during a breakfast with the B. […] [Read more…]

BBC Head of Music Reveals Quest for New Flagship Music TV Show – Spinner BBC Head of Music Reveals Quest for New Flagship Music TV ShowSpinner”We are working on it,” head of popular music Andy Parfitt told a Broadcasting Press Guild breakfast. He also hit out at suggestion. […] [Read more…]

BBC Local Radio rebrands BBC Introducing shows – RadioandMusic.com BBC Local Radio rebrands BBC Introducing shows RadioandMusic.com Speaking to members of the Broadcasting Press Guild, he announced that many of the shows which currently host the name will remain unchan. […] [Read more…]

BBC Local Radio Rebrands BBC Introducing Shows – News On News BBC Local Radio Rebrands BBC Introducing Shows News On News Speaking to members of the Broadcasting Press Guild, he announced that many of the shows which currently host the name will remain unchanged b. […] [Read more…]

Big Brother On Five In DoubtTalks between the company that owns the rights to Big Brother and Channel Five are reported to have stalled. When Richard Desmond bought the broadcaster earlier this year he said he was keen to keep t. […] [Read more…]

BBC Working On New ‘Flagship Music Show’ To Replace Top Of The Pops0 comments – Live4ever Live4everBBC Working On New ‘Flagship Music Show’ To Replace Top Of The Pops0 commentsLive4everseries, and speaking to a Broadcasting Press Guild, Parfitt has said they are now looking to expand on th. […] [Read more…]

Radio 1 boss defends Moyles’ rant Radio 1 boss Andy Parfitt defends presenter Chris Moyles over his on air rant about not being paid, saying he had not “overstepped the red line”. [Read more…]

Benidorm Actor Dies

Benidorm star Geoffrey Hutchings, a familiar face from stage, TV and film for four decades, has died, aged 71. The RADA-trained star saw his career stretch from Shakespearean theatre to a string of po. […] [Read more…]

Jamie Oliver behind new food reality TV show – What’s On TV

What’s On TVJamie Oliver behind new food reality TV showWhat’s On TVAnnouncing some details of the show at a meeting of the Broadcasting Press Guild in London, Five’s channel controller Richard Woolfe. […] [Read more…]

Channel Five unveils new shows for autumn schedule – The Guardian

Channel Five unveils new shows for autumn scheduleThe Guardian… said yesterday at a Broadcasting Press Guild lunch the broadcaster “has not lost faith” in Collins and was confident he wo. […] [Read more…]

Five has star line-up in new shows – Diss Express

Announcing some details of the show at a meeting of the Broadcasting Press Guild in London, Five’s channel controller Richard Woolfe said it w. […] [Read more…]

De Mol mulls a bid for UK TV web Five – Variety

“The advertising money is coming back,” channel controller Richard Woolfe told the Broadcasting Press Guild on Wednesday. “I am not saying we have turned … […] [Read more…]

UK b’casters cautious after LA Screenings – Hollywood Reporter

… shows at the LA Screenings, and there was not a great deal of quality in evidence,” he said, speaking at a lunch hosted by the Broadcasti. […] [Read more…]

Five has star line-up in new shows – Offaly Express

Announcing some details of the show at a meeting of the Broadcasting Press Guild in London, Five’s channel controller Richard Woolfe said it would focus. […] [Read more…]

Five has star line-up in new shows – Hemel Gazette

Announcing some details of the show at a meeting of the Broadcasting Press Guild in London, Five’s channel controller Richard Woolfe said it would focus. […] [Read more…]

Five has star line-up in new shows

The restaurant boss who helped steer The Ivy to success is taking on the nation’s struggling eateries for a new TV show. Related Stories Pizzorno expecting first child Ross lines up Beckham for swanso. […] [Read more…]

‘Z-Cars’ writer dies of cancer

One of the writers of the classic BBC police series Z-Cars died yesterday at the age of 75. [Read more…]

King of drama: Playwright and Hull ambassador Alan Plater dies: Audio tribute

ALAN Plater, award-winning, Hull-raised writer for stage and screen, has died, aged 75. [Read more…]

Z-Cars writer Alan Plater dies after cancer battle

Award-winning screen and stage writer loses his battle with cancer. [Read more…]

Stage and screen writer Alan Plater dies at 75

Award-winning screen and stage writer Alan Plater died today after battling cancer, his agent said. [Read more…]