CBS programme has caused a social media storm for its crass choice of format and ill-qualified judgesProducers have billed it as an exciting new twist on reality television: an X-Factor style competition between campaigners that will give them the chan…
Paul Dacre ‘should be banned from reapplying’ as Ofcom chair, says Tory MP
Ministers restarted interview process for Ofcom job after former editor considered ‘unappointable’ Paul Dacre should be banned from reapplying to be chair of media regulator Ofcom because he failed the interview process on the first attempt, according …
Arts shows star in new Radio 4 line-up after storm at axing of film programme
Mark Kermode will co-host show exploring ‘unexpected links and discoveries’ in screen historyA film show and a new weekly music programme on Radio 4 will be part of a huge shake-up of arts programming at the BBC due to be unveiled on Monday.Screenshot …
Emma Raducanu’s US Open final to be shown free-to-air in UK on Channel 4
Deal agreed with Amazon to show final against FernandezFirst British woman in 44 years to reach grand slam singles finalBritish tennis fans will be able to watch the US Open final free of charge on Saturday, after Channel 4 struck a last-minute deal wi…
Misfits: A Personal Manifesto by Michaela Coel review – a remarkable talent
An outsider perspective on the TV industry exposes its sexism, racism and complacencyIn 2018, the actor and screenwriter Michaela Coel addressed the bigwigs of the television industry at the Edinburgh festival. She had been invited to deliver the 43rd …
Channel 4 opens new HQ in Leeds as it fights against privatisation
Bosses hope move away from London will soften government attempts to sell off broadcasterChannel 4 will open its national headquarters in Leeds on Monday as it fights against a government threatening to sell it off to the highest bidder.About 200 of th…
Jeremy Kyle received treatment for anxiety after TV show was axed
Talkshow host says he felt ‘hunted’ and ‘scapegoated’ following death of guest Steve Dymond in 2019Jeremy Kyle has said he received treatment for anxiety because he felt “hunted” and “scapegoated” after his TV show was cancelled in 2019 following the d…
The 18-month hangover: Hen Night’s disabled trailblazers on making TV history
Made on a shoestring, this short about a tough and successful disabled woman whose life is upturned by lockdown is a landmark moment in broadcasting. We talk to its makersJessica is tough and successful. She’s a young disabled woman who loves her work …
New owner could cut Channel 4’s Paralympics coverage, says ex chairman
State-owned broadcaster’s plans to cement its dominance ‘won’t add up’ for ‘profit-maximising’ entity• Wider, stronger, longer: Channel 4’s coverage will break Paralympic recordChannel 4’s successful decade-long mission to make the Paralympics a fixtur…
‘For comfort viewing, it’s quite rock’n’roll’: Why Changing Rooms is back
The flamboyant home makeover show has returned after 17 years and is one of a host of similar shows designed to cheer up the nationA sex swing inspired by the floating palace hotel in Udaipur – it was what Swansea had been calling out for,” says Lauren…