{jcomments on}Adrian Chiles is cutting back his presenting role on ITV’s breakfast show Daybreak. From September the presenter will only host four editions of the show a week instead of his current five. It’s unknown yet if Christine Bleakley will continue to present all five shows a week or follow Chiles’ lead and drop an edition. Chiles will present Daybreak […]
Read moreITV is to screen a second series of adventure show, 71 Degrees North, set amongst the icy glaciers and snowy landscape of Scandinavia. “The adrenaline-fuelled programme will once again mix spectacular experiences and pure danger with sheer entertainment and breathtaking scenery.” ITV state. They add, “Culminating inside the Arctic Circle, this eight part adventure series stars 10 celebrities, fighting […]
Read moreAfter a very sad look for the best part of the past 6 years, the home of one of the most dramatic, gritty and popular soaps in history has a new look. After a very sad look for the best part of the past 6 years, the home of one of the most dramatic, gritty and popular soaps in […]
Read moreITV have launched a nationwide search to find local role models as part of the Pride of Britain Awards which are aired annually by the broadcaster. ITV say they are looking for people “who make a positive difference to their neighbourhoods or communities.” They add, “Regional news programmes in England, Wales and Northern Ireland have joined forces to invite […]
Read more{jcomments off}The finale of business series The Apprentice last night was a hit for BBC One with over 9 million viewers. The seventh series of the Lord Alan Sugar fronted business show drew to a close last night on BBC One as the winner was crowned. The show, which usually airs in a Wednesday slot, revealed that Tom Pellereau which […]
Read moreChannel Four is looking at its weekend line-up and is seeking to offer audiences better alternatives to entertainment programmes on BBC One and ITV1.
Read more{jcomments on}Jay Hunt, Channel Four’s new Chief Creative Officer, has reaffirmed the broadcaster’s commitment to teen-soap Hollyoaks. The soap has had a rough time over the past few years with declining ratings, changes in producers and massive on-screen revamps. Ratings for the soap have, on numerous occasions this year, fallen below 1 million viewers. The fall in ratings has prompted […]
Read moreRebekah Brooks has been released on police bail until October Former CEO of News International Rebekah Brooks has been released on police bail until October. Brooks was arrested Sunday and questioned for around 12 hours in relation to the ongoing phone hacking inquiry and alleged corruption. A Met Police statement said : “She was arrested by appointment at a London police […]
Read moreTom Pellereau will become Lord Sugar’s business partner after winning The Apprentice. Tom Pellereau will become Lord Sugar’s business partner after winning The Apprentice The final of The Apprentice saw the final four take part in the interview round, where their C.V’s and business plans were put under scrutiny. This year Lord Sugar was looking for a business partner. […]
Read moreSir Paul Stephenson, the Metropolitan Police Commissioner has resigned in light of revelations connected to the ongoing phone hacking saga. It was revealed last week that a former executive at News of the World had been hired by the Met Police to provide public relations advice. Neil Wallis was arrested and subsequently bailed in relation to allegations of phone hacking. […]
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