25 May 2005
| by by Sam Matthews
LONDON - BBC Broadcast has created a 3D galaxy sequence for BBC Two to illustrate the vast universe...BBC Two's yellow and purple colours have been used to create a universe filled with programme ...
be of interest them.
Basi Akpabio, creative director at BBC Broadcast, said it is increasingly important to provide audiences with messages that are relevant to them.
"BBC Broadcast has created junction ...
08 Feb 2006
| by by Daniel Farey-Jones
LONDON - The BBC is to use the new series of 'The Apprentice' on BBC Two to test its new online TV...The Apprentice will become the first extensive broadband experience on BBC two's new-look website as part of the BBC's TV Plus trials, which aim to find new ways to engage audiences with programmes ...
the BBC does not allow product plugs.
After each show, the ejected contestant will turn up on BBC Three ...
05 Dec 2005
| by by Jennifer Whitehead
LONDON - The BBC has appointed E4 head Julian Bellamy as the new controller of BBC Three to replace...It will be Bellamy's first role at the BBC. He has a long background with Channel 4, where he has ...
Brother' from 2001, when the second series aired.
Jana Bennett, director of television at the BBC, said ...
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BBC Three launched in February 2003 and is available on Freeview and other digital services ...
21 Nov 2005
| by by Staff
LONDON – BBC Three and BBC Four have recorded their most successful month by average weekly reach...Consolidated figures for October reveal that BBC Three's average weekly reach among all ...
homes in peak-time was 34%. The BBC said the surge was in part due to: BBC Three's comedy thriller ...
October, BBC Four's average weekly reach among all individuals in peaktime was 4.6m, accounting for nearly ...
13 Oct 2005
| by by Staff
LONDON - The BBC has relaunched its bbc.co.uk/tv site, as it moves towards showcasing its TV...programmes, such as BBC Four's 'The Thick of It' and BBC Three's 'Nighty Night', as well as interactive ...
-related experience to be found on bbc.co.uk.
"This brings us closer to the day when we can offer our viewers ...
users access to all BBC programmes and web pages, as well as full listings and information about digital ...
24 Aug 2005
| by by Sam Matthews
LONDON – Hit BBC shows including 'Doctor Who' and 'Red Dwarf' will soon be available to play...Consumers will be able to buy digital chips of BBC series to insert into their mobile phones enabling them to watch full-length features, even without network coverage.
So far BBC Worldwide ...
series will be added over the coming months.
Marc Humphreys, business development manager at BBC ...
16 Nov 2005
| by by Daniel Farey-Jones
LONDON – The BBC has been criticised by electronics manufacturers for distorting the market...boxes.
"Intellect believes that it is outside the BBC's remit to set price points in the market and the BBC should take a more responsible approach that does not inhibit consumer choice," it said.
Tim Davie, BBC director of marketing, said: "Our research shows that licence fee payers want choice ...
19 Sep 2005
| by by Staff
LONDON - The BBC has launched an investigation into claims that companies are paying up to £40...in BBC programmes.
The practice is said to be so common that some BBC programmes rely on the free ...
of 'Spooks', which began last week on BBC One, where eight different brands were used with airtime being ...
of the car alone was valued at the equivalent to £30,800 worth of commercial airtime.
Under BBC rules ...
17 Jun 2008
LONDON - The BBC has hired start-up Work Club to handle online marketing for the relaunch...and reviews as well as videos, blogs and buyers' guides. The BBC claims the relaunched site will have a ...
by franchised adaptations in other countries, including the US. Top Gear returns to the BBC for an 11th series ...
30 Jan 2006
| by by Danielle Wightman-Stone
LONDON - The BBC is to produce a new online community for up-and-coming comedic talent to showcase...The website, called Soup, is set to launch in mid-March and will be partnered with one of the BBC's channels later in the year.
Based on the successful Film Network, which showcases short films from new ...
will be able to access expert tips on how to create and perfect their work and gain access to BBC video, audio ...