ITV News Special presents a timely and significant edition, “Sunak v Starmer: The ITV Debate.” Airing on ITV1 on Tuesday 4 June, this episode, moderated by Julie Etchingham, marks the first live head-to-head General Election debate between Rishi Sunak, the leader of the Conservative Party, and Keir Starmer, the leader of the Labour Party. The […]
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Sunak v Starmer: The ITV Debate...
- 6/4/2024
- by Izzy Jacobs
- MemorableTV
ITV has come out of the blocks first with its head-to-head election debate between Rishi Sunak and Keir Starmer.
The debate will take place on Tuesday at 9 p.m. GMT (1 p.m. Pt) and will be hosted by Julie Etchingham, who moderated debates during the 2015, 2017 and 2019 campaigns.
“Millions of viewers value the election debates,” said Michael Jermey, ITV’s Director of News and Current Affairs. “They provide a chance to see and hear the party leaders set out their pitch to the country, debate directly with each other and take questions from voters. ITV is pleased to be broadcasting the first debate in this year’s election campaign.”
ITV added that it plans to broadcast additional programing including an interview show with other party leaders and a multi-party debate. Details on these shows will be announced in due course, the broadcaster said.
The head-to-head will be one of only two between Sunak and Starmer.
The debate will take place on Tuesday at 9 p.m. GMT (1 p.m. Pt) and will be hosted by Julie Etchingham, who moderated debates during the 2015, 2017 and 2019 campaigns.
“Millions of viewers value the election debates,” said Michael Jermey, ITV’s Director of News and Current Affairs. “They provide a chance to see and hear the party leaders set out their pitch to the country, debate directly with each other and take questions from voters. ITV is pleased to be broadcasting the first debate in this year’s election campaign.”
ITV added that it plans to broadcast additional programing including an interview show with other party leaders and a multi-party debate. Details on these shows will be announced in due course, the broadcaster said.
The head-to-head will be one of only two between Sunak and Starmer.
- 5/29/2024
- by Max Goldbart
- Deadline Film + TV
The BBC has set its election night coverage for the July 4 poll as broadcasters battle to secure debates with Rishi Sunak and Keir Starmer as soon as possible.
Established presenters Laura Kuenssberg and Clive Myrie will helm the BBC’s coverage in six weeks time, replacing Huw Edwards, who resigned from the BBC last month following a scandal involving his allegedly paying a young person for explicit images.
Kuenssberg, who hosts a topical Sunday show, and newsreader Myrie, will “bring insight, experience – and perhaps a little wit” alongside BBC political editor Chris Mason, according to the BBC, whose announcement on the coverage was always expected today.
Others set to feature on the night include Reeta Chakrabarti and Jeremy Vine analyzing results with the famous ‘swingometer’, Kirsty Wark, Fiona Bruce, Victoria Derbyshire, Naga Munchetty, Nick Watt and Alex Forsyth. Nick Robinson and Rachel Burden will be on the radio and Martin Geissler,...
Established presenters Laura Kuenssberg and Clive Myrie will helm the BBC’s coverage in six weeks time, replacing Huw Edwards, who resigned from the BBC last month following a scandal involving his allegedly paying a young person for explicit images.
Kuenssberg, who hosts a topical Sunday show, and newsreader Myrie, will “bring insight, experience – and perhaps a little wit” alongside BBC political editor Chris Mason, according to the BBC, whose announcement on the coverage was always expected today.
Others set to feature on the night include Reeta Chakrabarti and Jeremy Vine analyzing results with the famous ‘swingometer’, Kirsty Wark, Fiona Bruce, Victoria Derbyshire, Naga Munchetty, Nick Watt and Alex Forsyth. Nick Robinson and Rachel Burden will be on the radio and Martin Geissler,...
- 5/28/2024
- by Max Goldbart
- Deadline Film + TV
U.K. media regulator Ofcom has confirmed it will not investigate comments made by “Bridgerton’s” Adjoa Andoh during the coronation of King Charles III last month.
Andoh, who plays Lady Danbury in the Netflix hit and its spin-off “Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story,” described the Royal Family’s appearance on Buckingham Palace balcony “as terribly white.”
“We have gone from the rich diversity of the Abbey to a terribly white balcony,” she said, referring to the ceremony at Westminster Abbey, which included a performance from a gospel choir as well as representatives from all of Britain’s major faiths. After the ceremony, the royals made their customary appearance on the balcony of Buckingham Palace to wave to the thousands of well-wishers below.
Andoh was among a number of commentators who were interviewed by anchors Tom Bradby and Julie Etchingham during ITV’s broadcast of the coronation on May 6. Her comments attracted 8,371 complaints to Ofcom,...
Andoh, who plays Lady Danbury in the Netflix hit and its spin-off “Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story,” described the Royal Family’s appearance on Buckingham Palace balcony “as terribly white.”
“We have gone from the rich diversity of the Abbey to a terribly white balcony,” she said, referring to the ceremony at Westminster Abbey, which included a performance from a gospel choir as well as representatives from all of Britain’s major faiths. After the ceremony, the royals made their customary appearance on the balcony of Buckingham Palace to wave to the thousands of well-wishers below.
Andoh was among a number of commentators who were interviewed by anchors Tom Bradby and Julie Etchingham during ITV’s broadcast of the coronation on May 6. Her comments attracted 8,371 complaints to Ofcom,...
- 6/5/2023
- by K.J. Yossman
- Variety Film + TV
UK media regulator Ofcom has ruled out an investigation into ITV’s coverage of King Charles III’s Coronation after a record number of complaints about comments made by Bridgerton star Adjoa Andoh.
Ofcom received 8,372 messages from disgruntled viewers after Andoh accused the royal family of being “terribly white” as they took to the Buckingham Palace balcony to mark the crowning of King Charles last month.
“We’ve gone from the rich diversity of the [Westminster] Abbey to a terribly white balcony. I’m very struck by that,” she told ITV hosts Julie Etchingham and Tom Bradby.
In what was comfortably the most complained about moment on British TV this year, viewers said they found the comments offensive and said they amounted to racial discrimination.
Ofcom has decided, however, that no further action is necessary as the regulator continues to emphasize the importance of freedom of expression on UK television.
Reflecting...
Ofcom received 8,372 messages from disgruntled viewers after Andoh accused the royal family of being “terribly white” as they took to the Buckingham Palace balcony to mark the crowning of King Charles last month.
“We’ve gone from the rich diversity of the [Westminster] Abbey to a terribly white balcony. I’m very struck by that,” she told ITV hosts Julie Etchingham and Tom Bradby.
In what was comfortably the most complained about moment on British TV this year, viewers said they found the comments offensive and said they amounted to racial discrimination.
Ofcom has decided, however, that no further action is necessary as the regulator continues to emphasize the importance of freedom of expression on UK television.
Reflecting...
- 6/5/2023
- by Jake Kanter
- Deadline Film + TV
ITV’s coverage of King Charles III’s Coronation has become the most complained-about British television show of the year after viewers took issue with comments made by Bridgerton star Adjoa Andoh.
UK media regulator Ofcom revealed today that it had received 4,165 complaints after Andoh said the royal family was “terribly white” when they gathered on the Buckingham Palace balcony to salute the newly-crowned King on Saturday.
“We’ve gone from the rich diversity of the [Westminster] Abbey to a terribly white balcony. I’m very struck by that,” she told ITV hosts Julie Etchingham and Tom Bradby.
“I am also looking at those younger generations [gathered outside the Palace] and thinking, ‘What are the nuances that they will inhabit as they grow?'”
Ofcom confirmed it was the most complained-about broadcast of 2023. It said: “We are assessing the complaints against our broadcasting rules, before deciding whether or not to investigate.” ITV has been approached for comment.
UK media regulator Ofcom revealed today that it had received 4,165 complaints after Andoh said the royal family was “terribly white” when they gathered on the Buckingham Palace balcony to salute the newly-crowned King on Saturday.
“We’ve gone from the rich diversity of the [Westminster] Abbey to a terribly white balcony. I’m very struck by that,” she told ITV hosts Julie Etchingham and Tom Bradby.
“I am also looking at those younger generations [gathered outside the Palace] and thinking, ‘What are the nuances that they will inhabit as they grow?'”
Ofcom confirmed it was the most complained-about broadcast of 2023. It said: “We are assessing the complaints against our broadcasting rules, before deciding whether or not to investigate.” ITV has been approached for comment.
- 5/10/2023
- by Jake Kanter
- Deadline Film + TV
The coronation of King Charles III and his wife Queen Camilla, set to take place in the U.K. on Saturday morning local time, is likely to be the last major royal event for at least a decade, with thousands of guests attending Westminster Abbey in person and hundreds of millions more watching on screens across the world.
But what does a coronation actually involve? And where can you watch? Variety is here to answer all your burning royal questions.
What Will Happen?
Technically the crown passed to King Charles the moment that his mother, Queen Elizabeth II, died last September (which is why he’s been known as King Charles since that day). But the coronation will see him officially invested with regal powers, which are mostly ceremonial these days.
The ceremony, which will see the Archbishop of Canterbury place a crown on the King’s head and anoint him with holy oil,...
But what does a coronation actually involve? And where can you watch? Variety is here to answer all your burning royal questions.
What Will Happen?
Technically the crown passed to King Charles the moment that his mother, Queen Elizabeth II, died last September (which is why he’s been known as King Charles since that day). But the coronation will see him officially invested with regal powers, which are mostly ceremonial these days.
The ceremony, which will see the Archbishop of Canterbury place a crown on the King’s head and anoint him with holy oil,...
- 5/6/2023
- by K.J. Yossman
- Variety Film + TV
King Charles III’s historic Coronation on May 6 starts at 10 a.m. BST in the UK at 5 a.m. Et/2 a.m. Pt in the U.S. Every major British and American network will have live coverage of the event, which you can watch live in the player embedded below.
The Itinerary
The first Coronation for seven decades will see Charles and Queen Consort Camilla take a King’s Procession from Buckingham Palace to Westminster Abbey. There will then be a service during which the official Coronation will take place, beginning around 10:20 a.m. GMT (2:20 a.m. Pt)
King Charles III will be officially crowned, and his wife Camilla will become Queen Camilla during the ceremony. King Charles technically became King upon his mother Queen Elizabeth II’s death in September, but the Coronation — the first in the UK since 1953 — will make it official. Camilla has been Queen...
The Itinerary
The first Coronation for seven decades will see Charles and Queen Consort Camilla take a King’s Procession from Buckingham Palace to Westminster Abbey. There will then be a service during which the official Coronation will take place, beginning around 10:20 a.m. GMT (2:20 a.m. Pt)
King Charles III will be officially crowned, and his wife Camilla will become Queen Camilla during the ceremony. King Charles technically became King upon his mother Queen Elizabeth II’s death in September, but the Coronation — the first in the UK since 1953 — will make it official. Camilla has been Queen...
- 5/6/2023
- by Max Goldbart
- Deadline Film + TV
Tobi De Graaff Joins Sky Studios
Veteran UK exec Tobi de Graaff is joining Sky Studios as Senior VP of Commercial. The former BBC Studios Director of Commissioning and Co-Production has most recently been running his own business, Beiboot Representation, but is now stepping into an international role focused on commercial and co-production partnerships, including Sky’s distribution relationship with Comcast cousin NBCUniversal Global Distribution. He’ll work closely with Sky Studios’ editorial and commissioning teams across Europe. He’ll also take charge of the international scripted team, which is currently headed by Jason Simms in the UK and LA-based SVP Rebecca Segal, accorifn to an internal note from Sky Studios COO Caroline Cooper seen by Deadline. Both Simms and Segal will report to de Graaf, who has also worked for ITV Studios, when he joins in July.
Chris Kattan Joins Indie LA Drama ‘Angel City’
Chris Kattan (Saturday Night Live...
Veteran UK exec Tobi de Graaff is joining Sky Studios as Senior VP of Commercial. The former BBC Studios Director of Commissioning and Co-Production has most recently been running his own business, Beiboot Representation, but is now stepping into an international role focused on commercial and co-production partnerships, including Sky’s distribution relationship with Comcast cousin NBCUniversal Global Distribution. He’ll work closely with Sky Studios’ editorial and commissioning teams across Europe. He’ll also take charge of the international scripted team, which is currently headed by Jason Simms in the UK and LA-based SVP Rebecca Segal, accorifn to an internal note from Sky Studios COO Caroline Cooper seen by Deadline. Both Simms and Segal will report to de Graaf, who has also worked for ITV Studios, when he joins in July.
Chris Kattan Joins Indie LA Drama ‘Angel City’
Chris Kattan (Saturday Night Live...
- 4/20/2023
- by Jesse Whittock, Zac Ntim and Max Goldbart
- Deadline Film + TV
Stop all the clocks,” Wh Auden famously wrote of the enormity of grief; “cut off the telephone... Bring out the coffin, let the mourners come.” If Auden were writing that poem about the funeral of Queen Elizabeth II, the clocks might be replaced with “traffic” and the telephone with “central London”. For one day, Britain seems to have ground to a halt.
In a television landscape increasingly dominated by on-demand streaming, where live “event TV” has become limited to the Euros finals and Love Island, today we bore witness to the passing of a seminal moment in our island’s story: all the major channels devoted their scheduling to the Queen’s funeral, in a sombre, striking acknowledgement that an era is ending. And in this wall-to-wall broadcast, the protagonists – the new King Charles, his wife Camilla, sons William and Harry, and their wives, Kate and Meghan – moved with the enforced dispassion of performers.
In a television landscape increasingly dominated by on-demand streaming, where live “event TV” has become limited to the Euros finals and Love Island, today we bore witness to the passing of a seminal moment in our island’s story: all the major channels devoted their scheduling to the Queen’s funeral, in a sombre, striking acknowledgement that an era is ending. And in this wall-to-wall broadcast, the protagonists – the new King Charles, his wife Camilla, sons William and Harry, and their wives, Kate and Meghan – moved with the enforced dispassion of performers.
- 9/19/2022
- by Nick Hilton
- The Independent - TV
Updated 03:20 Am Pt: The race to replace Boris Johnson has begun in earnest and ITV News and Sky News will now both host debates in the coming days, with the BBC expected to follow suit.
Eleven Conservative candidates have thrown their hats into the ring to be the next UK Prime Minister, following Johnson’s bitter sort-of-resignation last week, but by the time the Sky debate takes place on Monday 18 July that number will likely have been whittled down to around four.
Candidates will need to have enough nominations from fellow MPs later this week in order to get through to the final four and, once down to two, the Conservative membership base will make the final decision, with more debates expected over the summer.
The BBC is shortly expected to unveil its plans while Channel 4 is yet to confirm whether it will host a debate. Last time there was a General Election,...
Eleven Conservative candidates have thrown their hats into the ring to be the next UK Prime Minister, following Johnson’s bitter sort-of-resignation last week, but by the time the Sky debate takes place on Monday 18 July that number will likely have been whittled down to around four.
Candidates will need to have enough nominations from fellow MPs later this week in order to get through to the final four and, once down to two, the Conservative membership base will make the final decision, with more debates expected over the summer.
The BBC is shortly expected to unveil its plans while Channel 4 is yet to confirm whether it will host a debate. Last time there was a General Election,...
- 7/11/2022
- by Max Goldbart
- Deadline Film + TV
Today's Fanatic Feed covers another South Park movie, The Queen's Jubilee, and a few new trailers.
There is also new from E! about getting into the original movie business.
Check out that and more!
Paramount+ today announced that the service’s next South Park exclusive event, South Park: The Streaming Wars, will premiere Wednesday, June 1 in the U.S., and roll out internationally in all markets where the service is available.
Paramount+ will debut a fourth South Park exclusive event later this summer, date to be announced. The first two South Park exclusive events, South Park: Post Covid and South Park: Post Covid: Thee Return of Covid, debuted in 2021 and are available to stream exclusively on Paramount+.
In South Park: The Streaming Wars, Cartman locks horns with his mom in a battle of wills, while an epic conflict unfolds and threatens South Park’s very existence.
This year, South Park,...
There is also new from E! about getting into the original movie business.
Check out that and more!
Paramount+ today announced that the service’s next South Park exclusive event, South Park: The Streaming Wars, will premiere Wednesday, June 1 in the U.S., and roll out internationally in all markets where the service is available.
Paramount+ will debut a fourth South Park exclusive event later this summer, date to be announced. The first two South Park exclusive events, South Park: Post Covid and South Park: Post Covid: Thee Return of Covid, debuted in 2021 and are available to stream exclusively on Paramount+.
In South Park: The Streaming Wars, Cartman locks horns with his mom in a battle of wills, while an epic conflict unfolds and threatens South Park’s very existence.
This year, South Park,...
- 5/11/2022
- by Carissa Pavlica
- TVfanatic
Tom Cruise, Helen Mirren, Damian Lewis and Omid Djalili will lead an A-list cast of talent celebrating Queen Elizabeth II’s platinum jubilee on U.K. broadcaster ITV.
The event will be broadcast live on ITV from the private grounds of Windsor Castle on May 15 and will be the first televised event to mark the occasion.
Phillip Schofield and Julie Etchingham will host the live ITV broadcast “The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee Celebration,” which will feature guests including Adjoa Andoh, Andrew Lloyd Webber, Ant & Dec, Joan Collins, Mo Farah, Maureen Lipman, David Jason, Alan Titchmarsh, Kelly Holmes, Moira Stuart and Trevor McDonald, with special performances from Keala Settle, Gregory Porter, Katherine Jenkins as they pay tribute to the Queen’s 70 years of service.
A theatrical arena event will include 1300 performers and 500 horses and is made up of four acts, each overseen by a different event host – confirmed to be Tom Cruise,...
The event will be broadcast live on ITV from the private grounds of Windsor Castle on May 15 and will be the first televised event to mark the occasion.
Phillip Schofield and Julie Etchingham will host the live ITV broadcast “The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee Celebration,” which will feature guests including Adjoa Andoh, Andrew Lloyd Webber, Ant & Dec, Joan Collins, Mo Farah, Maureen Lipman, David Jason, Alan Titchmarsh, Kelly Holmes, Moira Stuart and Trevor McDonald, with special performances from Keala Settle, Gregory Porter, Katherine Jenkins as they pay tribute to the Queen’s 70 years of service.
A theatrical arena event will include 1300 performers and 500 horses and is made up of four acts, each overseen by a different event host – confirmed to be Tom Cruise,...
- 4/21/2022
- by Naman Ramachandran
- Variety Film + TV
Passport
U.K. broadcasters Channel 4, ITV, BBC, Stv, UKTV, S4C and Paramount U.K. have teamed to create access and inclusion passports aimed at removing barriers and supporting better inclusion of disabled people and other colleagues at work. The passports, adopted from an initiative introduced at the BBC in 2019, will be confidential and will support conversations with line managers to ensure disabled colleagues and others get the right support they need at work. They will also be transferrable to enable holders to move smoothly across departments and between broadcasters, reducing the need for disabled talent and staff to repeatedly disclose their adjustment needs to each new employer or manager.
Managers will be supported at each organization to help them work with employees and their passports most effectively. The plans will also be introduced into the independent production sector to support disabled freelancers.
Channel 4 recently set a disabled presenting team...
U.K. broadcasters Channel 4, ITV, BBC, Stv, UKTV, S4C and Paramount U.K. have teamed to create access and inclusion passports aimed at removing barriers and supporting better inclusion of disabled people and other colleagues at work. The passports, adopted from an initiative introduced at the BBC in 2019, will be confidential and will support conversations with line managers to ensure disabled colleagues and others get the right support they need at work. They will also be transferrable to enable holders to move smoothly across departments and between broadcasters, reducing the need for disabled talent and staff to repeatedly disclose their adjustment needs to each new employer or manager.
Managers will be supported at each organization to help them work with employees and their passports most effectively. The plans will also be introduced into the independent production sector to support disabled freelancers.
Channel 4 recently set a disabled presenting team...
- 3/9/2022
- by Naman Ramachandran
- Variety Film + TV
The BBC is renowned for its sober and staid news executives. Most are invariably educated at Oxford or Cambridge and rise up through the ranks over several decades.
But that’s not the case anymore. Last week, to raised eyebrows throughout the U.K. broadcast sector, it was announced that the new head of BBC News, answering to the title of CEO, is Deborah Turness. Far from being a seasoned BBC veteran, the executive has never worked at the corporation. In fact, she’s perhaps best known in the U.K. for crossing the pond and in 2013 becoming the first woman and the first non-American to run NBC News.
Following her BBC appointment, one of her former colleagues observed that Turness, 54, will bring “a bit of rock-chick swagger to a newsroom full of middle-aged men.” And certainly, BBC director general Tim Davie has signalled his determination to ring the changes...
But that’s not the case anymore. Last week, to raised eyebrows throughout the U.K. broadcast sector, it was announced that the new head of BBC News, answering to the title of CEO, is Deborah Turness. Far from being a seasoned BBC veteran, the executive has never worked at the corporation. In fact, she’s perhaps best known in the U.K. for crossing the pond and in 2013 becoming the first woman and the first non-American to run NBC News.
Following her BBC appointment, one of her former colleagues observed that Turness, 54, will bring “a bit of rock-chick swagger to a newsroom full of middle-aged men.” And certainly, BBC director general Tim Davie has signalled his determination to ring the changes...
- 1/14/2022
- by Steve Clarke
- Variety Film + TV
The death of a senior member of the royal family is always a huge event in British life, whatever your view on the monarchy. And nowhere is the significance of these moments perhaps better captured than on the BBC.
The public broadcaster has well-rehearsed procedures for reporting on royal deaths, and these protocols swung into action with the passing of Prince Philip. Just after midday on Friday, the BBC interrupted its usual output across TV and radio to bring audiences Buckingham Palace’s statement.
On BBC One, the UK’s most-watched television channel, an episode of daytime show Paramedics on Scene went dark. A black and white title card appeared on screen, with the words “News report.”
Presenter Martine Croxall then said: “We are interrupting our normal programs to bring you an important announcement. You’re watching BBC News from London. A short while ago, Buckingham Palace announced the death of His Royal Highness,...
The public broadcaster has well-rehearsed procedures for reporting on royal deaths, and these protocols swung into action with the passing of Prince Philip. Just after midday on Friday, the BBC interrupted its usual output across TV and radio to bring audiences Buckingham Palace’s statement.
On BBC One, the UK’s most-watched television channel, an episode of daytime show Paramedics on Scene went dark. A black and white title card appeared on screen, with the words “News report.”
Presenter Martine Croxall then said: “We are interrupting our normal programs to bring you an important announcement. You’re watching BBC News from London. A short while ago, Buckingham Palace announced the death of His Royal Highness,...
- 4/9/2021
- by Jake Kanter
- Deadline Film + TV
He’s one of the UK’s most recognizable news anchors, but Alastair Stewart’s decades-long career as an ITV News presenter has come to a close after a “misjudgment” on social media.
ITN, the company that makes ITV News, announced Stewart’s departure on Wednesday, referring only to a “use of social media which breached ITN’s editorial guidelines.”
Stewart added: “It was a misjudgment which I regret. It’s been a privilege to bring the news to households throughout the UK for the past 40 years.” He has since deleted his Twitter account.
Stewart’s recent work with ITV News has been on a freelance basis for lunchtime and weekend bulletins. ITN CEO Anna Mallett said: “We would like to recognise Alastair’s contribution as one of the UK’s foremost journalists and TV presenters and to thank him for his commitment to delivering high-quality broadcast news over many years.
ITN, the company that makes ITV News, announced Stewart’s departure on Wednesday, referring only to a “use of social media which breached ITN’s editorial guidelines.”
Stewart added: “It was a misjudgment which I regret. It’s been a privilege to bring the news to households throughout the UK for the past 40 years.” He has since deleted his Twitter account.
Stewart’s recent work with ITV News has been on a freelance basis for lunchtime and weekend bulletins. ITN CEO Anna Mallett said: “We would like to recognise Alastair’s contribution as one of the UK’s foremost journalists and TV presenters and to thank him for his commitment to delivering high-quality broadcast news over many years.
- 1/29/2020
- by Jake Kanter
- Deadline Film + TV
ITV has revealed that it will host a UK election debate between incumbent prime minister Boris Johnson and Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn on November 19.
Britain will head to the polls on December 12 after months of parliamentary deadlock over Brexit, which was delayed by the European Union last month until January 31.
And while debates are an established part of the U.S. election cycle, there are no such guarantees in the UK, where previous prime ministers — most recently Theresa May — have refused to take part in head-to-head battles with opposition leaders.
But Johnson, who remains prime minister until parliament is dissolved on November 6, is pursuing a different strategy to his predecessors and will face off with Corbyn later this month on ITV. Presenter Julie Etchingham will preside over the debate.
Britain will head to the polls on December 12 after months of parliamentary deadlock over Brexit, which was delayed by the European Union last month until January 31.
And while debates are an established part of the U.S. election cycle, there are no such guarantees in the UK, where previous prime ministers — most recently Theresa May — have refused to take part in head-to-head battles with opposition leaders.
But Johnson, who remains prime minister until parliament is dissolved on November 6, is pursuing a different strategy to his predecessors and will face off with Corbyn later this month on ITV. Presenter Julie Etchingham will preside over the debate.
- 11/1/2019
- by Jake Kanter
- Deadline Film + TV
Let’s assume that you, like me, were not among the 600 guests to receive an invitation to attend the wedding of Britain’s Prince Harry and Meghan Markle. Nor will we be among the thousands invited to stand on the grounds of Windsor Castle to watch the wedding party enter and leave. Thankfully, the Internet has us covered.
Here are some ways to watch the royal wedding, which is scheduled for 7 Am Et/zero dark ugly Pt on Saturday.
YouTube
The Royal Family will live-stream the festivities on the Royal Family’s official YouTube channel — that’s the feed Deadline will use Saturday morning. The coverage will follow the wedding procession, the ceremony at St. George’s Chapel in Windsor Castle, and wedding day happenings along the way. The footage will be available afterwards so people can watch at their convenience, whether they’re from Blighty or anywhere else on the globe.
Here are some ways to watch the royal wedding, which is scheduled for 7 Am Et/zero dark ugly Pt on Saturday.
YouTube
The Royal Family will live-stream the festivities on the Royal Family’s official YouTube channel — that’s the feed Deadline will use Saturday morning. The coverage will follow the wedding procession, the ceremony at St. George’s Chapel in Windsor Castle, and wedding day happenings along the way. The footage will be available afterwards so people can watch at their convenience, whether they’re from Blighty or anywhere else on the globe.
- 5/19/2018
- by Dawn C. Chmielewski
- Deadline Film + TV
The BBC has revealed its programming plans to cover the May 19 wedding of Prince Harry and Suits star Meghan Markle.
The British public broadcaster has lined up The X Factor host Dermot O’Leary and Crimewatch and Desert Island Discs host Kirsty Young to present the nuptials alongside BBC news presenter Huw Edwards. Ore Odubda, who won Strictly Come Dancing, the British version of Dancing with the Stars, Radio One’s Tina Daheley and The One Show host Alex Jones will join, marking the BBC’s most diverse line-up to cover a royal wedding.
The BBC is the only broadcaster allowed to film the actual ceremony, which takes places in St George’s Chapel in Windsor, but it will share its coverage with global networks.
The broadcaster has also lined up major radio plans including Gogglebox star Scarlett Moffatt, who also appeared on I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here,...
The British public broadcaster has lined up The X Factor host Dermot O’Leary and Crimewatch and Desert Island Discs host Kirsty Young to present the nuptials alongside BBC news presenter Huw Edwards. Ore Odubda, who won Strictly Come Dancing, the British version of Dancing with the Stars, Radio One’s Tina Daheley and The One Show host Alex Jones will join, marking the BBC’s most diverse line-up to cover a royal wedding.
The BBC is the only broadcaster allowed to film the actual ceremony, which takes places in St George’s Chapel in Windsor, but it will share its coverage with global networks.
The broadcaster has also lined up major radio plans including Gogglebox star Scarlett Moffatt, who also appeared on I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here,...
- 5/4/2018
- by Peter White
- Deadline Film + TV
Markle Mania is ramping up as Channel 4 becomes the latest broadcaster to hop on the royal wedding train. The UK broadcaster has commissioned a royal special from NBC Universal-backed production company Monkey, while Viacom-owned Channel 5 is getting in on the action as well as U.S. streaming service Britbox.
C4’s Markle Mania will see Amelia Dimoldenberg, the online sensation behind viral videos Chicken Shop Date, head to the U.S. to explore the Royal Wedding frenzy surrounding the upcoming nuptials of Meghan Markle and Prince Harry.
Dimoldenberg (left) will attempt to get herself invited to the wedding, which takes place on May 19 by working her way into the Markle clan. She will track down significant people from the Suits star’s past and meet members of her extended family as well as ask the question ‘what do the Americans really think of Meghan joining the Royal family?...
C4’s Markle Mania will see Amelia Dimoldenberg, the online sensation behind viral videos Chicken Shop Date, head to the U.S. to explore the Royal Wedding frenzy surrounding the upcoming nuptials of Meghan Markle and Prince Harry.
Dimoldenberg (left) will attempt to get herself invited to the wedding, which takes place on May 19 by working her way into the Markle clan. She will track down significant people from the Suits star’s past and meet members of her extended family as well as ask the question ‘what do the Americans really think of Meghan joining the Royal family?...
- 5/2/2018
- by Peter White
- Deadline Film + TV
BritBox, the subscription streaming video service from BBC Studios and ITV, in which AMC Networks also has a stake, on Thursday unveiled its coverage plans for the royal wedding of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, including a live stream of ITV’s broadcast of the wedding celebration.
ITV’s coverage will be anchored by Phillip Schofield and Julie Etchingham from a specially constructed studio on the Long Walk in Windsor. They will talk to experts, people who know Prince Harry and Markle, as well as friends of the royal family, among others.
The live stream will begin on BritBox at ...
ITV’s coverage will be anchored by Phillip Schofield and Julie Etchingham from a specially constructed studio on the Long Walk in Windsor. They will talk to experts, people who know Prince Harry and Markle, as well as friends of the royal family, among others.
The live stream will begin on BritBox at ...
- 4/27/2018
- The Hollywood Reporter - Film + TV
Tom Bradby is the new face of ITV's News at Ten, as the broadcaster announced a shake-up of its news schedule.
Current News at Ten co-anchor Julie Etchingham and ITV News international affairs editor Rageh Omaar will deputise for Bradby as hosts of the flagship late news bulletin, which is returning to a single-anchor format.
"News at Ten is one of the best known and loved news brands in the country and I have hugely enjoyed working for it in 25 years on the road with ITV News," said Bradby, who will start in his new role this autumn.
"The chance to help lead it into a new era is a unique and incredibly exciting challenge - and, given the programme's heritage, a great honour, too."
Bradby is stepping down as ITV News at Ten's political editor after ten years in the role.
Mark Austin moves to the 6.30pm early evening news programme,...
Current News at Ten co-anchor Julie Etchingham and ITV News international affairs editor Rageh Omaar will deputise for Bradby as hosts of the flagship late news bulletin, which is returning to a single-anchor format.
"News at Ten is one of the best known and loved news brands in the country and I have hugely enjoyed working for it in 25 years on the road with ITV News," said Bradby, who will start in his new role this autumn.
"The chance to help lead it into a new era is a unique and incredibly exciting challenge - and, given the programme's heritage, a great honour, too."
Bradby is stepping down as ITV News at Ten's political editor after ten years in the role.
Mark Austin moves to the 6.30pm early evening news programme,...
- 6/25/2015
- Digital Spy
You might have noticed there's a General Election happening. But how can you keep up with all the bewildering swingometer and poll-closing action on TV? Fear not, because we've put together a handy guide to all of the best coverage.
What to watch now
If you missed Educating Joey Essex: General Election - What Are You Sayin'? fear not, the programme is now available on ITV Player.
If you ever wanted to see a former Towie star interrogating the party leaders - minus spoilsport David Cameron, of course - then this is the show for you.
General Election 2015: Who are the celebrities voting for?
How should you watch the 2015 General Election? Take our fun quiz to find out
Preview shows (aka "the warm-up act")
The election isn't until tomorrow, but that doesn't mean you can't start getting in the spirit of it early. Our pick for tonight is...
What to watch now
If you missed Educating Joey Essex: General Election - What Are You Sayin'? fear not, the programme is now available on ITV Player.
If you ever wanted to see a former Towie star interrogating the party leaders - minus spoilsport David Cameron, of course - then this is the show for you.
General Election 2015: Who are the celebrities voting for?
How should you watch the 2015 General Election? Take our fun quiz to find out
Preview shows (aka "the warm-up act")
The election isn't until tomorrow, but that doesn't mean you can't start getting in the spirit of it early. Our pick for tonight is...
- 5/6/2015
- Digital Spy
You might have noticed there's a General Election happening this week. But how can you keep up with all the bewildering swingometer and poll-closing action on TV? Fear not, because we've put together a handy guide to all of the best coverage over the next few days.
What to watch now
You might have missed Educating Joey Essex: General Election - What Are You Sayin'? last night (May 5), but fear not, the programme is now available on ITV Player.
If you ever wanted to see a former Towie star interrogating the party leaders - minus spoilsport David Cameron, of course - then this is the show for you.
General Election 2015: Who are the celebrities voting for?
How should you watch the 2015 General Election? Take our fun quiz to find out
Preview shows (aka "the warm-up act")
The election isn't until tomorrow, but that doesn't mean you can't start...
What to watch now
You might have missed Educating Joey Essex: General Election - What Are You Sayin'? last night (May 5), but fear not, the programme is now available on ITV Player.
If you ever wanted to see a former Towie star interrogating the party leaders - minus spoilsport David Cameron, of course - then this is the show for you.
General Election 2015: Who are the celebrities voting for?
How should you watch the 2015 General Election? Take our fun quiz to find out
Preview shows (aka "the warm-up act")
The election isn't until tomorrow, but that doesn't mean you can't start...
- 5/6/2015
- Digital Spy
It's exactly five weeks until the General Election and with the first week of campaigning nearly finished, all seven main party leaders turned up to ITV Studios tonight (April 2) to debate four main issues and tell voters their policies.
David Cameron for the Conservatives, Ed Miliband the Labour Party, the Lib Dem's Nick Clegg, Nigel Farage of Ukip, leader of the Green Party Natalie Bennet, Nicola Sturgeon for the Snp and Leanne Wood of Plaid Cymru all took to their podiums and discussed the economy, immigration, the NHS and education.
And here's what Twitter thought of the two-hour programme:
The set's blue hue and sheer number of podiums required for all seven leaders brought one TV show in particular to mind:
Its time to play, The Weakest Link. #leadersdebate
— Ben Stinton (@bmstinton93) April 2, 2015
It's a bit like watching The Weakest Link meets Spitting Image. #leadersdebate pic.twitter.com/9mgocgUXzU
— Matt...
David Cameron for the Conservatives, Ed Miliband the Labour Party, the Lib Dem's Nick Clegg, Nigel Farage of Ukip, leader of the Green Party Natalie Bennet, Nicola Sturgeon for the Snp and Leanne Wood of Plaid Cymru all took to their podiums and discussed the economy, immigration, the NHS and education.
And here's what Twitter thought of the two-hour programme:
The set's blue hue and sheer number of podiums required for all seven leaders brought one TV show in particular to mind:
Its time to play, The Weakest Link. #leadersdebate
— Ben Stinton (@bmstinton93) April 2, 2015
It's a bit like watching The Weakest Link meets Spitting Image. #leadersdebate pic.twitter.com/9mgocgUXzU
— Matt...
- 4/2/2015
- Digital Spy
The ITV Leaders' Debate, ITV, 8pm
The first live television debate ahead of the General Election involving the Conservatives, Liberal Democrats, Labour, Ukip, Snp, the Green Party and Plaid Cymru, hosted by ITV news anchor Julie Etchingham.
The leaders of each party have been invited to join the debate at MediaCity UK in Salford, where they will take questions from the studio audience before the floor is opened up to a free-flowing debate.
Banished, BBC Two, 9pm
Period drama following the lives of Australia's first settlers, starring Russell Tovey.
Tommy doubts James' loyalties, a venomous snake bites Mulrooney whilst he's hunting for food, and a game of cards has dire consequences.
Fortitude, Sky Atlantic, 9pm
Dan is forced to reveal the truth about the death of scientist Billy Pettigrew after racing into the wilderness to find Henry and Morton.
Natalie has a disturbing encounter with Jason, and her investigation with...
The first live television debate ahead of the General Election involving the Conservatives, Liberal Democrats, Labour, Ukip, Snp, the Green Party and Plaid Cymru, hosted by ITV news anchor Julie Etchingham.
The leaders of each party have been invited to join the debate at MediaCity UK in Salford, where they will take questions from the studio audience before the floor is opened up to a free-flowing debate.
Banished, BBC Two, 9pm
Period drama following the lives of Australia's first settlers, starring Russell Tovey.
Tommy doubts James' loyalties, a venomous snake bites Mulrooney whilst he's hunting for food, and a game of cards has dire consequences.
Fortitude, Sky Atlantic, 9pm
Dan is forced to reveal the truth about the death of scientist Billy Pettigrew after racing into the wilderness to find Henry and Morton.
Natalie has a disturbing encounter with Jason, and her investigation with...
- 4/2/2015
- Digital Spy
The running order for the forthcoming party leaders' debate has been revealed.
Green Party leader Natalie Bennett will speak first on Thursday night's (April 2) two-hour live debate on ITV, with Prime Minister David Cameron speaking last.
Bennett will occupy the far left podium, with Nick Clegg (Liberal Democrats), Nigel Farage (Ukip), Ed Miliband (Labour), Leanne Wood (Plaid Cymru), Nicola Sturgeon (Scottish National Party) and finally Cameron (Conservatives) standing from left to right.
They have drawn lots to decide the order in which they deliver their opening and closing statements, in addition to when they answer each of four questions on different topics.
There will be an 18-minute studio debate following the final answer to each question.
All four leaders will discuss the economy, the NHS, immigration and the future of the UK.
ITV News anchor Julie Etchingham will host the debate ahead of the general election on May 7.
ITV said...
Green Party leader Natalie Bennett will speak first on Thursday night's (April 2) two-hour live debate on ITV, with Prime Minister David Cameron speaking last.
Bennett will occupy the far left podium, with Nick Clegg (Liberal Democrats), Nigel Farage (Ukip), Ed Miliband (Labour), Leanne Wood (Plaid Cymru), Nicola Sturgeon (Scottish National Party) and finally Cameron (Conservatives) standing from left to right.
They have drawn lots to decide the order in which they deliver their opening and closing statements, in addition to when they answer each of four questions on different topics.
There will be an 18-minute studio debate following the final answer to each question.
All four leaders will discuss the economy, the NHS, immigration and the future of the UK.
ITV News anchor Julie Etchingham will host the debate ahead of the general election on May 7.
ITV said...
- 3/31/2015
- Digital Spy
Programming surrounding this year's general election has been confirmed.
The series of debates will begin with a live question and answer session for David Cameron and Ed Miliband.
They will not debate head-to-head, but will instead answer audience questions during the March 26, 90-minute event - co-hosted by Kay Burley and Jeremy Paxman and aired on Channel 4 and Sky News.
A full debate involving seven party leaders will take place on April 2, broadcast by ITV and moderated by Julie Etchingham. Those involved are Cameron, Miliband, Nick Clegg, Nigel Farage, Nicola Sturgeon (Snp), Natalie Bennett (Green) and Leanne Wood (Plaid Cymru).
Following the full debate, April 16 will see five opposition leaders take part in a debate, though Nick Clegg will not take part in the programme.
The five opposition parties involved are: Labour, the Snp, the Greens, Plaid Cymru and Ukip. It will be moderated by David Dimbleby for the BBC.
The series of debates will begin with a live question and answer session for David Cameron and Ed Miliband.
They will not debate head-to-head, but will instead answer audience questions during the March 26, 90-minute event - co-hosted by Kay Burley and Jeremy Paxman and aired on Channel 4 and Sky News.
A full debate involving seven party leaders will take place on April 2, broadcast by ITV and moderated by Julie Etchingham. Those involved are Cameron, Miliband, Nick Clegg, Nigel Farage, Nicola Sturgeon (Snp), Natalie Bennett (Green) and Leanne Wood (Plaid Cymru).
Following the full debate, April 16 will see five opposition leaders take part in a debate, though Nick Clegg will not take part in the programme.
The five opposition parties involved are: Labour, the Snp, the Greens, Plaid Cymru and Ukip. It will be moderated by David Dimbleby for the BBC.
- 3/21/2015
- Digital Spy
The BBC's coverage of the raid on Sir Cliff Richard's house has been nominated for Scoop of the Year at the Royal Television Society Television Journalism Awards 2013/14.
The singer's home was searched by South Yorkshire Police in August following allegations of historical sex abuse - claims that have been described as as "completely false" by Richard.
Both the BBC and South Yorkshire Police were criticised over the coverage, prompting a Home Affairs Select Committee inquiry. The report stated that police should not have cooperated with the BBC after a journalist discovered information about the search.
The coverage is up against Panorama's Fake Sheikh Exposed documentary, along with BBC Northern Ireland's A Woman Alone With The Ira.
The Panorama special centred around Mazher Mahmood, who had exposed various individuals in the tabloids while posing as a fake sheikh. The documentary arrived after he was accused of "serious misconduct...
The singer's home was searched by South Yorkshire Police in August following allegations of historical sex abuse - claims that have been described as as "completely false" by Richard.
Both the BBC and South Yorkshire Police were criticised over the coverage, prompting a Home Affairs Select Committee inquiry. The report stated that police should not have cooperated with the BBC after a journalist discovered information about the search.
The coverage is up against Panorama's Fake Sheikh Exposed documentary, along with BBC Northern Ireland's A Woman Alone With The Ira.
The Panorama special centred around Mazher Mahmood, who had exposed various individuals in the tabloids while posing as a fake sheikh. The documentary arrived after he was accused of "serious misconduct...
- 1/30/2015
- Digital Spy
David Cameron has said that he will not take part in televised leaders' debates if the Green Party is not included.
The prime minister and Conservative Party leader made the claim to ITV News political editor Tom Bradby during a visit to Manchester on Thursday (January 8).
Exclusive: David Cameron tells @tombradby he will not take part in TV election debates if Green Party is excluded
https://t.co/6Wbxw4x5E4
— ITV News (@itvnews) January 8, 2015
When asked directly if he would not enter the debates in their current format unless "at least" the Green Party were present, the prime minister responded: "Correct."
Cameron continued: "I think if we're going to have other parties into these television debates, then I think you've got to have the parties that are represented in the House of Commons. That is my strong view.
"I don't think the current proposals work. You can't have one...
The prime minister and Conservative Party leader made the claim to ITV News political editor Tom Bradby during a visit to Manchester on Thursday (January 8).
Exclusive: David Cameron tells @tombradby he will not take part in TV election debates if Green Party is excluded
https://t.co/6Wbxw4x5E4
— ITV News (@itvnews) January 8, 2015
When asked directly if he would not enter the debates in their current format unless "at least" the Green Party were present, the prime minister responded: "Correct."
Cameron continued: "I think if we're going to have other parties into these television debates, then I think you've got to have the parties that are represented in the House of Commons. That is my strong view.
"I don't think the current proposals work. You can't have one...
- 1/8/2015
- Digital Spy
Ukip leader Nigel Farage has been invited to take part in one of three leaders' debates to be held before the next General Election.
Broadcasters BBC, ITV, Sky and Channel 4 have announced their initial proposals for the televised debates, which will take place in April 2015. In a further change, Liberal Democrat leader Nick Clegg would take part in just two of the three debates, having spoken at all three prior to the 2010 election.
The plans - which the broadcasters say reflect "changes in the political landscape" since the last election in 2010 - are as follows:
One head-to-head debate featuring the current prime minister, Conservative party leader David Cameron, and leader of the opposition, Labour party leader Ed Miliband. Hosted by Jeremy Paxman and introduced by Kay Burley, this will air on Sky and Channel 4;
One debate featuring Cameron, Miliband and deputy prime minister Nick Clegg, leader of the Liberal Democrats.
Broadcasters BBC, ITV, Sky and Channel 4 have announced their initial proposals for the televised debates, which will take place in April 2015. In a further change, Liberal Democrat leader Nick Clegg would take part in just two of the three debates, having spoken at all three prior to the 2010 election.
The plans - which the broadcasters say reflect "changes in the political landscape" since the last election in 2010 - are as follows:
One head-to-head debate featuring the current prime minister, Conservative party leader David Cameron, and leader of the opposition, Labour party leader Ed Miliband. Hosted by Jeremy Paxman and introduced by Kay Burley, this will air on Sky and Channel 4;
One debate featuring Cameron, Miliband and deputy prime minister Nick Clegg, leader of the Liberal Democrats.
- 10/13/2014
- Digital Spy
✒Some of those who relished the Pirandellian spectacle of the BBC's coverage of the Queen's visit to New Broadcasting House on Friday (climaxing in especially postmodern fashion with her contribution to a Radio 4 special about, well, her visit to New Broadcasting House) consulted the maps for BBC staff of the "goldfish bowl" newsroom, as previously reproduced in MediaGuardian. And, yes, the spot where Hm stood as she appeared panto-style behind the news presenters is the No 1 no-go area, marked "please don't stand here".
✒This wasn't the only instance of royal scorn for the rules, as she wore a hat in the newsroom and was accompanied by an equerry equipped with a sword, both contrary to BBC guidelines though more alarmingly so in the latter case. At one point it seemed possible the sword might come in to use, when a second chap in military garb could be glimpsed making a...
✒This wasn't the only instance of royal scorn for the rules, as she wore a hat in the newsroom and was accompanied by an equerry equipped with a sword, both contrary to BBC guidelines though more alarmingly so in the latter case. At one point it seemed possible the sword might come in to use, when a second chap in military garb could be glimpsed making a...
- 6/9/2013
- by Monkey
- The Guardian - Film News
ITV's From the Heart evening did not attract the desired attention last night, overnight data suggests.
Only 1.08m (4.3%) watched Dermot O'Leary and comedians raise awareness for increased organ donation in the UK.
Julie Etchingham's Tonight programme, covering the same subject matter, aired in the 8pm hour to 2.07m (8.8%) despite a mega lead-in from ITV's soap hour.
Over on ITV3, 1.13m (4.8%) watched Lewis between 8pm and 10pm, peaking in the 9pm hour - showing the amount of affection for a programme which could end after seven series.
All of the terrestrial channels beat ITV's much-trailed campaign show with The Brain Doctors securing 1.49m (6.3%) for BBC Two, NCIS managing a decent 1.56m (6.6%) for Channel 5 (+1: 147,000) and One Born Every Minute picking up 2.07m (8.8%) for Channel 4 (+1: 460k).
While BBC One won the major primetime slots, the channel's performance was far from spectacular by its high standards as Holiday Hit Squad...
Only 1.08m (4.3%) watched Dermot O'Leary and comedians raise awareness for increased organ donation in the UK.
Julie Etchingham's Tonight programme, covering the same subject matter, aired in the 8pm hour to 2.07m (8.8%) despite a mega lead-in from ITV's soap hour.
Over on ITV3, 1.13m (4.8%) watched Lewis between 8pm and 10pm, peaking in the 9pm hour - showing the amount of affection for a programme which could end after seven series.
All of the terrestrial channels beat ITV's much-trailed campaign show with The Brain Doctors securing 1.49m (6.3%) for BBC Two, NCIS managing a decent 1.56m (6.6%) for Channel 5 (+1: 147,000) and One Born Every Minute picking up 2.07m (8.8%) for Channel 4 (+1: 460k).
While BBC One won the major primetime slots, the channel's performance was far from spectacular by its high standards as Holiday Hit Squad...
- 2/14/2013
- Digital Spy
It's not often that you get to pick and choose what broadcaster covers an event, but the royal wedding is a special exception. Major channels from the UK, Us and elsewhere around the world are sending their own crews to Westminster Abbey to film the nuptials of Prince William and Kate Middleton, so where will you be watching? The BBC has opted for Huw Edwards to lead its coverage. ITV is going for Phillip Schofield and Julie Etchingham. Those of you with a satellite dish may fancy Eamonn Holmes over at Sky? Or if you miss ex-pats Cat Deeley and Piers Morgan, perhaps you'll (more)...
- 4/28/2011
- by By Mayer Nissim
- Digital Spy
Phillip Schofield has admitted his nerves at anchoring ITV's coverage of the royal wedding. The This Morning presenter will lead the broadcaster's coverage of Prince William and Kate Middleton's marriage next Friday, along with News At Ten's Julie Etchingham. "I'm nervous every time I think about it," Schofield told TV Times. "Nothing I do scares me anymore but this is a big gig and the butterflies have already started. "It's history in the making and the opportunity for wally-speak is massive - you don't want to say something and then think, 'Oh God, that was dim!'" (more)...
- 4/21/2011
- by By Ryan Love
- Digital Spy
Trevor McDonald has delivered his well-rehearsed sign-off "And Finally" for the last time. The newsreader presented his final News At Ten bulletin on ITV last night. Sir Trevor, 69, presented the programme from 1992 to 1999, before returning to revive it in January this year. The veteran newsreader described the experience as an "enormous pleasure", while co-host Julie Etchingham said working with him had been a "real (more)...
- 11/22/2008
- by By Sarah Rollo
- Digital Spy
The BBC was the preferred network for coverage of the Us Presidential election result on Tuesday night, according to early figures. Anchored by David Dimbleby from Washington, the coverage - which was also simulcast on the BBC News channel, BBC World and BBC America - averaged 1.31m (24.7%) for BBC One between 11.15pm and 2am. ITV1's coverage, fronted by Julie Etchingham in New York and Alistair Stewart in London, had just 320k (7%) from 11.45pm. The top-rated programme of Tuesday was EastEnders, which drew 8.82m (39.1%) to BBC One at 7.30pm and 991k (5.7%) to BBC Three at 10pm. Emmerdale had 6.44m (29.9%) for ITV1 at 7pm. Hollyoaks drew 1.89m (9%) to Channel 4 and 788k (4.2%) to E4 at 7pm (+1: 145k, 0.7%). ITV1's coverage of the Champions League game between Liverpool and Spanish side Atlético Madrid averaged 4.7m (20%) between 7.30pm and 10pm. (more)...
- 11/8/2008
- by By Neil Wilkes
- Digital Spy
Sir Trevor McDonald has confessed that he opens a bottle of wine after finishing work on News At Ten each night. The veteran newsreader, who hosts the programme with Julie Etchingham, revealed that he often drinks up to four glasses in just one hour when he arrives home. McDonald told Decanter magazine: "I get home at 11pm and then look at my watch and it's approaching midnight and I'm on my fourth glass." Sir Trevor also revealed that he was shocked by the drinking habits of his co-workers (more)...
- 7/5/2008
- by By Daniel Kilkelly
- Digital Spy
LONDON -- ITV's new-look "News at Ten" lost out to the BBC's "Ten O'clock News" bulletin's 4.9 million viewers when it returned Monday night, but pulled in a respectable 4.1 million viewers as the two news shows went head to head for the first time.
The ITV1 bulletin, anchored by Trevor McDonald and Julie Etchingham, attracted a 20% share of the watching audience, when it aired without a commercial break between 10pm and 10.25 pm, while the BBC1 show, fronted by Huw Edwards, had 23% of available viewers.
ITV director of television Simon Shaps said the news broadcast rated substantially higher than its previous incarnation at 10.30pm.
"We are very pleased that the return of 'News at Ten' was watched by over four million viewers last night," said Shaps.
"This is an increase of over 1.5 million viewers on the average for the previous 10.30pm ITV News bulletin and a marked improvement across the 10.00pm slot."...
The ITV1 bulletin, anchored by Trevor McDonald and Julie Etchingham, attracted a 20% share of the watching audience, when it aired without a commercial break between 10pm and 10.25 pm, while the BBC1 show, fronted by Huw Edwards, had 23% of available viewers.
ITV director of television Simon Shaps said the news broadcast rated substantially higher than its previous incarnation at 10.30pm.
"We are very pleased that the return of 'News at Ten' was watched by over four million viewers last night," said Shaps.
"This is an increase of over 1.5 million viewers on the average for the previous 10.30pm ITV News bulletin and a marked improvement across the 10.00pm slot."...
- 1/16/2008
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
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