Archive: Broadcast Media

Harman investigates mystery of missing older women TV presenters

Where have all the women gone? Harman probes lack of older women on our TV screens

Broadcasting chiefs face a dressing-down from Harriet Harman in the Commons later, after it emerged just 18% of television presenters over the age of 50 are women.

Comment: The Empress' new clothes

Comment: Getting women into politics is about fixing the problem, not the numbers

Why those wanting more women MPs are playing the long game

Attack ads in the UK? Cameron's ex-spinner Eustice wants reform

Broadcasters have reacted to US-style political advertising with a "sharp intake of breath", Eustice complained

David Cameron's former press secretary has called on broadcasters and ministers to review their "lazy assumption" against US-style political advertising in Britain.

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Retribution begins for 'paedophile list' stunt

Philip Schofield 'ambushed' David Cameron with a list of alleged paedophiles

Philip Schofield has been 'disciplined' by ITV for showing David Cameron a list of alleged paedophiles during a live television interview.

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After controversy, a new leader for the BBC

George Entwistle will start as director-general this autumn

The BBC has announced George Entwistle, current director of BBC Vision, as the station's new director-general.

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Comment: How to do the perfect interview

Rachel Hicks: 'Never lose your cool in an interview. Ever.'

Chloe Smith's interrogation at the hands of Jeremy Paxman dominated headlines last week. Here are some top tips to avoid the nightmare altogether.

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Media watchdog shakeup put back to autumn

Internet piracy and other media regulation issues are to be addressed in the forthcoming communications green paper

Government proposals to shake up the regulation of the internet and other media will be delayed until the autumn because of the controversy engulfing Jeremy Hunt, according to reports.

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