The BBC2 Autumn schedule has been announced for 1995. Michael Jackson, BBC2’s channel controller has promised a schedule of “innovation and breadth”.£66 million has been invested in the new schedule; it includes 84 new series which make up more than 500 hours of programming. New programming includes contemporary drama, comedy and entertainment, and new factual… Continue reading BBC2 Autumn Schedule
Monday night’s episode of Eastenders has for only the third time out-performed the Tuesday and Thursday editions. The episode, which featured the return of Sam Butcher to Albert Square after ending up in bed with David Wicks, attracted 12.60 million viewers.Channel 4 has achieved its highest ever share of viewing with 13%; programmes such as… Continue reading Channel 4 Achieves Highest Ever Weekly Share
The latest round of ABC circulation figures to be released include Top Sante, which has recorded an increase year on year of 1.2%. The Bauer titles, whose figures are audited independently, have also released their circulations today. TV Quick has fared well, up 6% year on year, but Bella appears to be suffering from increased… Continue reading Bella’s Circulation Falls 9%
Teletext – the text based information service for ITV and Channel 4 has expressed anger and frustration at the recently published Government proposals on the future of digital broadcasting.The Government has told the BBC that provision must be made for its own teletext service – Ceefax – but no specific mention is made of Teletext,… Continue reading Teletext Anger At Government
The Telegraph has today released results for the 6 months ending 30 June 1995; pre-tax profits are down by 29% to £21.5m. Group turnover is also reduced, by £14.9m to £121.4m.The chairman’s statement confirmed that the first six months of 1995 have been the fiercest period of competition in the past 10 years. As well… Continue reading Telegraph Profits Down 29%
The Warner Bros company is to invest £50m in new multiplex cinemas in and around London in addition to the existing Warner West End in Leicester Square.The new cinemas will be scheduled to open between January and July 1996. New sites designated for development are Watford, Croydon, Harrow, Finchley, and Dagenham. Two additional London based… Continue reading Warner Bros Cinema Expansion
McDonalds – the fast food chain – has today announced a sponsorship deal with the Football Association Premier League.The FA Premier League deal, worth £1.75m a year to the Premier League Clubs is for two years with a further two year option. The sponsorship gives McDonalds Official Restaurant status and the right to use the… Continue reading McDonalds – Football Deal
Total Football, the new monthly title from Future Publishing has launched today. It has an initial print run of 120,000, is 100 pages long and retails for £2.25 although the first issue is available at an introductory price of 99 pence.In its first issue there is an interview with Stan Collymore, Liverpool’s new record breaking… Continue reading Total Football First Issue Review
Barr soft drinks have announced a new sponsorship deal. The Irn-Bru XS will be the Official soft drink of the Scottish Football Association.XS is a sports drink extending the Irn-Bru range and was launched last month exclusively in Scotland. The sponsorship by Barr will cover the next four years costing in the region of £250,000… Continue reading Scottish Football Association Sponsor
