End Of Taggart: ITV Drama Overhaul
ITV is axing long-running Glasgow-based detective drama Taggart. The decision came after the 28th series of the show averaged just 4m per episode on ITV1. ITV said: "Taggart has been one of ITV's most enduring dramas but, reflecting the demands....
BBC1 Unveils 25 Hours Of New Drama...
Following the BBC's success in drama at the BAFTAs, Danny Cohen, Controller, BBC One, and Ben Stephenson, Controller, BBC Drama Commissioning, are trying to keep the momentum going by unveiling new BBC1 commissions. Commenting on the Awards, Stephen....
North East Fund Backs Feature Film January
Shooting on a new feature film, chronicling a dark tale of aristocratic family secrets, deception and cultish crimes, has just started thanks to a £150,000 investment from the Finance for Business - North East Creative Content Fund. The new mo....
BBC1's Sherlock Takes Top Award At TV BAFTAs
This year's BAFTA TV Awards threw up a few surprises, the most notable being that ITV costume drama Downton Abbey didn't pick up a single award. Among those that did were BBC1's Sherlock (Best Drama), BBC2's Rev (Best Sitcom), Daniel Rigby (Best Act....
Government Names Film Policy Review Board
Minister for the Creative Industries Ed Vaizey has announced plans for a film policy review to be led by former Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, Chris Smith. Smith will chair an eight-strong panel of film industry experts, including J....