Dec 21 2016
Figures from ratings agency Barb show that 31 of the top 40 most-watched shows in the UK so far this year were aired on BBC1. Programmes including The Great British Bake Off, Planet Earth II and Strictly Come Dancing helped the BBC dominate the ratings. The Great British Bake Off episodes featured in all but […]
Sep 12 2016
The BBC has lost its deal to broadcast The Great British Bake Off, the makers of the international hit have confirmed. Love Productions said talks with the BBC had been taking place for a year, with a last-ditch meeting on Monday. They were reported as saying the issues were both money and the development of […]
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Mar 28 2017
Channel 4 saved from privatisation
Channel 4 has been saved from privatisation at the present time, though may be forced to relocate outside of London. The commercially funded public service broadcaster has faced 18 months of uncertainty over its future. A speech by Culture Secretary Karen Bradley will confirm the change in Government policy saying the channel will continue to […]
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By Expat • Channel 4 • Tags: Channel 4, Privatisation, The Great British Bake Off