Month: November 2010

The golden age of children’s television is long behind us argue the critics with the demise of Byker Grove and Grange Hill in recent years prove that broadcasters are shunning producing original children’s drama in favour of cheap American imports. So this week we ask you to vote for your favourite Children’s drama and shockingly only one of candidates is […]

ABC has ordered two additional episodes of drama Castle.     ABC has ordered two additional episodes of drama Castle. The broadcaster has been so impressed with Castle’s performance so far – thanks to a strong lead in from Dancing with the Stars – that it has given the series two more episodes. This brings the total episode order for […]

The Australian version of the poorly rated Channel 5 reality show has been cancelled even before it has aired. Don’t Stop Believing was due to be screened next year on Network Ten after being pushed back several months by the network. Australia’s TV Tonight website has said that the network has decided to pull the plug on the show.   […]

The second 48 hour strike by the National Union of Journalists at the BBC which was due to begin next Monday will be called off if the BBC drops disciplinary action against three employees. UPDATED 5.40pm   It is noted that the BBC agreed to meet with unions discuss sections of the pension scheme if they NUJ called off their […]

From 1989 to 2006 Children’s BBC drama Byker Grove thrilled teenagers with its storylines revolving around a North East youth centre. Now the real-life setting for the Grove is making headlines as racists target the building due to proposals to turn it into an Islamic School. Images of a pig’s head hanging from the main gates to the entrance of […]

Actor Gerard McCarthy talks to ATV Today about his upcoming return to Hollyoaks. Gerard McCarthy reprises his role as Kris Fisher in a couple of weeks in Hollyoaks. He confirmed to ATV Today that it is linked to the aftermath of the explosion which occurred this week in the village. “It’s a massive twist that brings me back into the […]

During the live broadcast of the two-minute silence in respect of Britain’s war dead viewers were left annoyed by shots of Colchester soldiers happily chatting throughout. On the 11th hour of the 11th month of the 11th day, the nation traditionally falls silent to remember those who have died in battles protecting this country, and while streets, shopping malls and […]

A BBC Trust review into BBC red button interactive service has concluded that distribution costs need to be reduced despite being the UK’s most used interactive TV service. The BBC Trust review into the service has said that it needs to become value for money and should do this by reducing coverage across all genres and focus on the areas […]

The Daily Mirror Pride of Britain awards last night attracted a healthy audience as ordinary people are honoured for acts or bravery and heroism. The awards which were filmed at the beginning of the week were shown on ITV 1 at 8pm last night in a two hour extravaganza. Hosted by former Countdown co-host Carol Voderman, royalty and celebrities attended […]