Saturday’s long-awaited England v Scotland battle drew less viewers than might have been expected, 11.4 million individuals, according to unofficial overnights. It did attract the majority of viewers however, with an 83.5% share of individuals, and an impressive 91.9% share of men viewing.Although this is the highest audience so far this year for a sporting… Continue reading England Scotland Battle Attracts 11 Million Viewers
The ITC has announced that Diamond Cable has won the local cable delivery franchise for the Chesterfield area. Its cash bid for the licence, which will cover 89,000 homes by 2005, was just over £2m. The areas served include Chesterfield, Bolsover and North East Derbyshire.ITC: 0171 255 3000
Michael Jackson, Controller of BBC2 Television has been appointed to the new post of Director of Television, which he will combine with the Controllership of BBC1. He takes over as BBC1 Controller when the current Controller, Alan Yentob, moves to be Director of Programmes.Michael Jackson, 38, has been Controller of BBC2 since April 1993; he… Continue reading Michael Jackson Appointed Director of Television
It is widely reported this weekend that the Government is planning to privatise Channel 4 as the latest part of their privatisation programme; the plans are expected to form part of the Tories’ election manifesto. Privatisation of Channel 4 could raise £1.5 billion for the Treasury.Channel 4 however, has promised to fight such a move,… Continue reading Channel 4 Sell-off Rumours
Customer magazine publisher Bounty will be launching a new magazine in the first week of September. Arrival will be aimed at the over 45’s who are expecting to be, or already are, grandparents.It will cost £1.60 and have an initial print-run of 300,000 copies, though 150,000 will be distributed free to parents and grandparents. The… Continue reading Bounty To Launch New Magazine
The ITC will be inviting applications for a single licence to provide a teletext service for Channel 5, the new terrestrial channel due to launch in January. Applicants will be free to propose any mix of open access or closed subscription use. The service is, however, subject to a relevant part of the Broadcasting Bill… Continue reading Applicants Sought For Channel 5 Teletext Service
Yorkshire Tyne Tees Television’s shares have continued to rise today following city rumours of a possible takeover bid from Granada. At 16:30 this afternoon, YTTV’s shares were at 1133, up 8 points on yesterday’s increase of 17 points.Other companies believed to be possible takeover subjects whose share prices have been rising this week include MAID,… Continue reading City Takeover Rumours
GWR has confirmed that it is also to apply for the new London FM licence currently advertised by the Radio Authority; London News Radio, 31% owned by GWR, will propose a business and sport format for the new service. Other applicants for the last London FM licence are expected to include Saga, Capital and Time… Continue reading GWR To Bid For New London FM Licence
Alan Yentob, controller of BBC1, has been appointed director of programmes at the corporation as part of last week’s reorganisation (Newsline 04/06). It is widely believed that Michael Jackson, controller of BBC2, will replace him. Also as part of the shake-up Matthew Bannister becomes overall director of radio as well as his current position of… Continue reading Yentob Becomes BBC Director
Capital Radio’s Chris Tarrant will be doing a live broadcast from the Royal Lancaster Hotel, on 15 October, to get everyone in the mood for the RAB Conference held that day. Conference breakfast will be served during the show and all delegates are invited from 7am.Chris Tarrant will also be one of the guest speakers… Continue reading Tarrant’s Breakfast Show To Start RAB Conference
