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What’s in a name? That which we call an X…

What’s in a name? That which we call an X…

28 Jul 2023 | Stephen Arnell

As Elon Musk chooses to rebrand Twitter to ‘X’, Stephen Arnell examines the substitution in light of other historical name changes.

Arnell: Channel 4 isn’t living up to its mission
Arnell: Channel 4 isn’t living up to its mission
14 Jul 2023 | Stephen Arnell
Channel 4: Has creativity been unleashed with privatisation off the menu?
Channel 4: Has creativity been unleashed with privatisation off the menu?
19 Apr 2023 | Stephen Arnell
Are TV commissioners relying too much on the same big names?
Are TV commissioners relying too much on the same big names?
11 Apr 2023 | Stephen Arnell
Why does the BBC lack grace when it comes to saying goodbye to top talent?
Why does the BBC lack grace when it comes to saying goodbye to top talent?
03 Apr 2023 | Stephen Arnell
‘The BBC’s Classical muddly’
‘The BBC’s Classical muddly’
17 Mar 2023 | Stephen Arnell

Why should it take Ofcom a year to censure GB News for misinformation?

08 Mar 2023 | Stephen Arnell

As GB News officially breaches Ofcom rules for the first time, what does it mean for the self-styled ‘voice of Real Britain?

Have TV light entertainment presenters killed the radio star?

03 Mar 2023 | Stephen Arnell

The recent changing of the guard among radio hosts doesn’t bode well for show quality.

BBC Studios: expand or die?

10 Feb 2023 | Stephen Arnell

TV production is widely expected to enter a period of decline. Shouldn’t the commercial arm of the BBC be investing in homegrown talent, asks Stephen Arnell.

Time for streaming giants to improve UK TV commissions

31 Jan 2023 | Stephen Arnell

When it comes to commissioning UK TV shows, this is the year that the major streamers must do better, argues Stephen Arnell.

What’s in store for 2023? Our columnists predict

03 Jan 2023 | The Media Leader Staff

Columnists for The Media Leader share their predictions for the upcoming year, from surprise collaborations to the “black swans” on the horizon.

Arnell’s 2022 TV ‘Naughty or Nice’ List

16 Dec 2022 | Stephen Arnell

Stephen Arnell reveals who gets gifts and grief in Telly Land for their exploits this year…

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