Alan Yentob, newly appointed controller of BBC1, is now faced with the task of deciding whether to keep on failing Spanish based soap, Eldorado, or to axe the show now that it has reached its “critical period”.In making such decisions Yentob is assuring that he is “unequivocally more interested in quality” than in playing the… Continue reading ‘Let’s See’ Says Yentob About Eldorado
Following revelations at the weekend that BBC director general, John Birt has been avoiding paying tax on over £80,000 of his salary by being paid as a freelance consultant, members of the Broadcasting Union have been calling for his immediate resignation.The BBC is refusing to comment further on Birt’s financial arrangement other than to say… Continue reading Birt’s ‘Admin Expenses’ Criticised
Northern & Shell has confirmed that it is to go ahead with the launch of OK! magazine despite a recent dispute with distributors, United Newspapers (Newsline 24/2).OK!, due to be released on March 26, will appear on newsstands as planned with a print run of 750,000. The publishing company believes that the row will have… Continue reading OK! Launch To Go Ahead Despite Dispute
Alan Yentob, newly appointed controller of BBC1, is now faced with the task of deciding whether to keep on failing Spanish based soap, Eldorado, or to axe the show now that it has reached its “critical period”.In making such decisions Yentob is assuring that he is “unequivocally more interested in quality” than in playing the… Continue reading ‘Let’s See’ Says Yentob About Eldorado
Herald Newspapers has bought a number of Thomson Free Newspaper titles for an undisclosed sum, it has been revealed.The Stevenage, St Albans, Welwyn, Hoddesdon, Bishop’s Stortford and Harlow Herald & Posts will all be taken over by the group at the end of next week. Head of Herald Newspapers Keith Barwell sold the same titles… Continue reading Herald Newspapers Buys Back TFN Titles
Northern & Shell has confirmed that it is to go ahead with the launch of OK! magazine despite a recent dispute with distributors, United Newspapers (Newsline 24/2).OK!, due to be released on March 26, will appear on newsstands as planned with a print run of 750,000. The publishing company believes that the row will have… Continue reading OK! Launch To Go Ahead Despite Dispute
Following revelations at the weekend that BBC director general, John Birt has been avoiding paying tax on over £80,000 of his salary by being paid as a freelance consultant, members of the Broadcasting Union have been calling for his immediate resignation.The BBC is refusing to comment further on Birt’s financial arrangement other than to say… Continue reading Birt’s ‘Admin Expenses’ Criticised
Herald Newspapers has bought a number of Thomson Free Newspaper titles for an undisclosed sum, it has been revealed.The Stevenage, St Albans, Welwyn, Hoddesdon, Bishop’s Stortford and Harlow Herald & Posts will all be taken over by the group at the end of next week. Head of Herald Newspapers Keith Barwell sold the same titles… Continue reading Herald Newspapers Buys Back TFN Titles
The Telegraph Group recorded a 9% increase in pre-tax profits yesterday, rising to £44.3m with turnover also increasing from £219m to £237m. Operating profit went up by 14% to £37.5m and earnings per share decreased to 23.8p from 30.1p. The rise in profits is being partly accredited to a substantial increase in the cover price.
The Independent Television Commission (ITC) is to begin an enquiry today into allegations that Granada Television has broken its original franchise contract by failing to meet programme requirements as well as being involved in the “savage butchery of jobs” (Newsline 25/2).Heritage secretary, Peter Brooke has also received a copy of the letter which started the… Continue reading ITC To Begin Granada Investigation
