ITV ad revenues recover strongly on the back of popular crime dramas

ITV ad revenues recover strongly on the back of hit crime dramas as production on most shows restarts Total fourth-quarter ad revenues are expected to be ‘slightly up’ on last year Other popular ITV shows this year included Prime William’s A Planet for Us All A cancelled Love Island series and fewer soap episodes damaged … Read more

Bachelor in Paradise: Jamie Doran drowns his sorrows on the Gold Coast amid legal dramas

Bachelor in Paradise’s Jamie Doran drowns his sorrows on the Gold Coast after threatening to sue Channel 10 over his ‘clinger’ portrayal on the show By Mary Mrad For Daily Mail Australia Published: 03:23 BST, 3 August 2020 | Updated: 03:55 BST, 3 August 2020 He announced his intention to sue Channel 10 over his … Read more

BBC packs TV schedules with Australian dramas and comedies

The BBC is filling its TV schedule with popular dramas and comedies imported from Australia in an effort to fill the gaps in air time created by the coronavirus.  The broadcasting corporation, which is home to the international hits Fleabag and Killing Eve, will screen shows including The Heights and The Secret She Keeps, after Covid-19 left … Read more

BBC boss hits back at criticism of its ‘woke’ version of classic dramas

BBC drama boss Piers Wenger hits back at criticism of its ‘woke’ versions of classics, insisting older stories MUST be adapted for modern audiences Piers Wenger said older stories must be adapted for a contemporary audience BBC recently adapted classic novels to appeal to diversity-obsessed viewers Examples from last year include The War Of The Worlds and … Read more