RTL Group Sells Five
The RTL Group a leading European media empire has finally sold off struggling UK network ‘Five’ to Richard Desmond, who believes if reports are true, the success of Five may rest with reviving Top of the Pops.
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Filming starts on Series Seven of Hustle
The BBC has revealed that production has begun on the seventh season of its popular con-artist drama, Hustle. Returning for its 7th year will be Adrian Lester, Robert Glenister and Matt Di Angelo with guest appearances from Angela Griffin, Joe Armstrong and Anna Chancellor. Filming has begun on the seventh series of Kudos Film and Television and Red Planet Pictures’ […]
Read moreThe CW praised for gay coverage
American broadcaster The CW has been praised for its gay coverage through popular programmes such as Gossip Girl and 90210. The praise was part of a survey of prime-time programming by GLAAD, the Gay And Lesbian Alliance Against Discrimination, which also highly rated MTV and Fox. American broadcaster The CW has been praised for its gay coverage through popular programmes […]
Read moreNew Sherlock Drama to hint detective is gay
The BBC’s new version of Sherlock Holmes, which launches on BBC One on Sunday, will feature sly nods that will hint the famous detective is gay. The BBC’s new version of Sherlock Holmes, which launches on BBC One on Sunday, will feature sly nods that will hint the famous detective is gay. The latest adaptation of the classic Victorian sleuth, […]
Read moreCelebrity MasterChef beats Midsomer Murders
Celebrity MasterChef on BBC One won the 8pm slot on Wednesday evening against another repeat of Midsomer Murders on ITV1. Meanwhile Katie Price’s wedding to Alex Reid on ITV2 had over 1 million viewers. Celebrity Masterchef returned to BBC One last night and proved to be popular with audiences. According to ratings for Wednesday evening the cookery show was […]
Read moreAndrea Bowen not returning to Desperate Housewives
Actress Andrea Bowen, who plays Julie Mayer, will not be returning to Desperate Housewives for its seventh season according to Entertainment Weekly. Actress Andrea Bowen, who plays Julie Mayer, will not be returning to Desperate Housewives for its seventh season according to Entertainment Weekly. The character returned to Wisteria Lane, following an absence, at the end of series five […]
Read moreGay Coverage on TV Criticised
Stonewall, the gay equality charity, has criticised the coverage of gay and lesbian issues on television. The charity has said that young people rarely see positive portrayals of such characters on television. Coverage of gay issues and characters has been criticised by the equality group Stonewall who claim that young people rarely see positive examples of homosexuality on television […]
Read moreDrew Garrett to replace Kevin Schmidt on Young and the Restless?
Actor Kevin G. Schmidt has told fans that he won’t be returning to The Young and the Restless as Noah Newman and just days following his announcement rumours are flying around that former General Hospital actor Drew Garrett is being lined up by producers of the CBS soap to take over in the role. Actor Kevin G. Schmidt has […]
Read moreCBS lines up chat-show to replace As The World Turns
CBS is lining up a new chat-show hosted by Sara Gilbert to replace cancelled soap As The World Turns when it finishes in the Autumn. CBS is lining up a new chat-show hosted by Sara Gilbert to replace cancelled soap As The World Turns when it finishes in the Autumn. CBS axed the show following low ratings; a similar […]
Read moreStarz announces production has begun on Camelot
American broadcaster Starz has announced that production has begun on its brand new drama series Camelot, a new spin on the Arthurian legends. Starz recently announced that it had signed a co-production deal with the BBC to produce a fourth season of Torchwood after a deal between the corporation and Fox fell through. Starz foray in to drama also […]
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