Ben Preston is the new Radio Times editor
Wednesday, June 17, 2009 by Graham Kibble-White · Comments Off
The Independent’s executive editor is moving over to the RT. Read more
Target: Who!
Monday, June 8, 2009 by Graham Kibble-White · Comments Off
Mark Gatiss explores the world of Doctor Who novelisations for a Radio 4 documentary. Read more
Two whom it may concern
Monday, June 8, 2009 by Graham Kibble-White · Comments Off
Okay, so there’s finally something new to read on OTT. And it comes courtesy of Dominic Small.
This was the year BBC2 clocked up its 45th birthday. Since the channel celebrated its 40th, the BBC’s attitude to its portfolio has changed hugely. Nonetheless, BBC2 remains at the vanguard of the Corporation’s technological expansion… as it has from the start.
“BBC2 was an innovative channel from the very beginning. While BBC1 and ITV had previously broadcast on the 405-line VHF system, BBC2 was only available on the then-new 625-line UHF format. This meant viewers had to convert to new technology in order to receive the service. The move to 625-line allowed the development of new services such as colour TV, itself previewed on BBC2 before its rollout to the other channels, and switching off of the 405-line service in 1985.” Read the story »
Springing from the Ashes
Monday, June 8, 2009 by Graham Kibble-White · 3 Comments
Kudos has confirmed a third and final series of Ashes to Ashes has been commissioned. Read more
On tonight’s Big Brother
Thursday, June 4, 2009 by Graham Kibble-White · 1 Comment
As Big Brother returns tonight for its 10th series, C4 reveals the manipulations in store. Read more
Who’s that girl?
Friday, May 29, 2009 by Graham Kibble-White · 2 Comments
C’mon. Let’s not dodge the obvious headline here. Karen Gillan is the new Doctor Who companion. Read more
The Doctor is in… The Sarah Jane Adventures
Tuesday, May 26, 2009 by Graham Kibble-White · Comments Off
Let’s just cut to the BBC press release, shall we? Read more
(NO)TT
Tuesday, May 19, 2009 by Graham Kibble-White · 7 Comments
So why hasn’t there been an update on here for ages? Read more
Rivers of blood
Friday, May 1, 2009 by Graham Kibble-White · 1 Comment
Although The Apprentice boulders along in fine form, its celeb-tinted US godfather is even more watchable. Read more
New Doctor Who producers announced
Thursday, April 16, 2009 by Graham Kibble-White · 1 Comment
BBC Cymru Wales has announced the new Doctor Who producers. Read more
RT departee
Wednesday, April 15, 2009 by Graham Kibble-White · 6 Comments
So the rumours are true. Gill Hudson is to leave Radio Times. Read more
Doctor Who interview
Friday, April 10, 2009 by Graham Kibble-White · Comments Off
The Doctor Who press office has provided OTT with a David Tennant and Michelle Ryan interview… Read more
RD party
Thursday, April 9, 2009 by Graham Kibble-White · Comments Off
OTT’s been sent pictures from yesterday’s Red Dwarf appearance in Berkeley Square. Read more
Rouge awakening
Wednesday, April 8, 2009 by Graham Kibble-White · 14 Comments
“…Nine years later” is how Red Dwarf: Back to Earth opens. And that’s the only specific detail I’m going to give from the three new RD episodes, which were screened back-to-back to press, celebs and general telly nabobs at London’s May Fair (I know, it doesn’t look right, but it is two words) hotel this evening. Read more
Red alert!
Wednesday, April 8, 2009 by Graham Kibble-White · Comments Off
Tonight it’s the press launch for Dave’s Red Dwarf: Back to Earth. Expect (a non-spoilery) preview on OTT later on…
The ‘forgotten’ Rainbow presenter
Friday, April 3, 2009 by Graham Kibble-White · 2 Comments
In 1972, ITV began airing during the daytime, unleashing a flotilla of programmes that – in many cases – would endure for years to come. Shows like Emmerdale Farm, Crown Court, Mr & Mrs… and Rainbow.
Produced by Pamela Lonsdale at Thames Television, the programme originally aired with writer and actor David Cook in the presenting role. To the best of my knowledge, Cook – who went on to enjoy substantial success as a writer – has never been interview about his association with Rainbow before.
Well, until I tracked him down in 2007. Read the interview »
You’re fried
Wednesday, April 1, 2009 by Graham Kibble-White · 1 Comment
The most extraordinary Apprentice USA boardroom ever… Read more
Hell’s belle
Monday, March 23, 2009 by Graham Kibble-White · 6 Comments
Claudia Winkleman has been named as the new host of Hell’s Kitchen. Read more
Theroux returns
Wednesday, March 18, 2009 by Graham Kibble-White · 2 Comments
BBC2 has announced details of Louis Theroux’s next, controversial, film. Read more
The Wire uncoiled
Thursday, March 12, 2009 by Graham Kibble-White · 2 Comments
BBC2 has confirmed it’s to air US series, The Wire. Read more