On The Road With… A Broadsheet Editor
© Wayan Vota / CC BY-NC I watched a programme on the BBC iPlayer yesterday, where BBC journalist Matthew Stadlen spent the day with the editor of the Independent newspaper, Simon Kelner.
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The Upgrade to DAB Digital Radio
We’ve all heard a lot about DAB over the last few years, and especially recently with the introduction of the Digital Economy Act 2010.
The Sun Sets On Matt’s First Series As the Doctor
The photo above was one my sister took from her little ‘platform’ in the apple tree in our back garden. You can see the full album on my Flickr account. Its quite appropriate really, because yesterday evening saw the end… Continue reading
Is the Country Run by Former Journalists?
Micheal Crick, political editor for BBC Newsnight, posted an article on his blog yesterday asking if the country is run by former journalists.
A Rare Report from Inside North Korea
I have been fascinated over the last couple of days by BBC Newsnight‘s reports about the country of North Korea, which is widely regarded as one of the world’s most secretive countries.
Introducing the All New BBC iPlayer
The brand new BBC iPlayer launched in Beta* yesterday. It now contains all the material of the old one, in a slightly different layout for each of the pages. However in addition there is a built in personal area. The… Continue reading
We Can’t Hang Anyone Yet!
The last time there was a hung parliament in the UK was in 1996, when John Major lost his absolute majority as a result of by-elections. Before that, there was one in 1977 when Labour’s James Callaghan was forced to… Continue reading
Interesting Weblinks: 8 April 2010
In amongst doing college work/exam revision and various visits to family, the holidays are when I browse the Internet looking for completely useless websites and information.
Digital Switchover – Phase 2
The Digital Switchover for TV viewers in the BBC Points West region is now complete, and the BBC West area is now completely digital.
2010 Election: What Does This Mean for Broadcasters?
We heard this morning the news that Gordon Brown has confirmed May 6. as the date of the 2010 general election.