Chris Cook, currently executive comment editor of the Financial Times, joins the programme as policy editor, as David Grossman, currently the show’s political correspondent, becomes technology editor.
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9.5 million viewers tuned in to learn that Lady Mary’s epic bout of suitor-juggling looked set to be dragged out for another series at least, easily securing the 9pm slot with an audience share of 39%.
Sky’s stock market value drops by almost £1.4 billion after news of the deal, which will see BT show all Champions League and Europa League matches each season from 2015, hit the City on Monday.
Gautam Rangarajan – previously controller, public service strategy – will be responsible for driving the BBC’s strategy.
Since its debut on ITV in 2010, Downton Abbey has been sold to over 220 territories and is viewed by an estimated global audience of 120 million people.
The platform currently offers 2,677 assets – 85 ahead of Sky – after seeing 11% growth since June.
Sky, Virgin and Netflix are all experimenting with the ultra high-definition 4K, but will free-to-air broadcasters be able to keep pace – and will consumers want to upgrade their TV sets like they are items of fashion?
During a recent earnings call, Netflix CEO Reed Hastings said that Netflix wants to be “one of the biggest suppliers of 4K content next year”.
Monday’s biggest audience watched as friends and family were horrified to discover that living down south turned Todd into a right little nightmare, bringing in an impressive 9.2 million viewers and a 40% share.
Out of all the drama on offer only EastEnders (BBC One) got properly into the spirit with a spot of old-fashioned pre-meditated murder.