television

Baseball wants wider use of replays

Mon, 17 Nov 2008 08:45:21 GMT

Football's lawmakers may be put off introducing video technology after watching the reaction to an experiment in baseball.

South African MP's fall from grace

Thu, 23 Oct 2008 14:04:37 GMT

A South African MP had a nasty shock when his chair gave way during a live television interview.

Ofcom fines BBC ?400,000

Wed, 30 Jul 2008 11:06:55 GMT

The BBC has been fined ?400,000 for faking winners and deliberately conducting competitions unfairly on TV and radio shows.

Lachey returns to reality TV

Tue, 29 Jul 2008 08:29:03 GMT

Nick Lachey has been lined up to host a new reality show based on the popular High School Musical franchise.

Anderson busts into Oz Big Brother

Thu, 10 Jul 2008 17:10:55 GMT

Baywatch star Pamela Anderson has appeared in the Australian version of Big Brother.

Weakest Link star banned from driving

Thu, 10 Jul 2008 10:10:38 GMT

Weakest Link television presenter Anne Robinson was banned from driving for six months after admitting her fourth speeding offence.

Dad's army star shuns current TV shows

Thu, 10 Jul 2008 06:17:13 GMT

Dad's Army star Ian Lavender, Private Pike in the series, said TV shows now are all about the demographics and not about family viewing.

Big Brother battle begins

Fri, 06 Jun 2008 06:15:49 GMT

The Big Brother house is open for business again - complete with a jail for contestants who step out of line.

Skydivers in live TV advert

Thu, 29 May 2008 22:44:18 GMT

A daring live television advert involving a skydiving jump has been screened on Channel 4.

Prime Minister appears on American Idol

Thu, 10 Apr 2008 06:54:42 GMT

Gordon Brown has appeared on American television to urge people to support the fight against malaria.

Bionic Woman remake smashes ratings

Thu, 13 Mar 2008 07:25:51 GMT

The remake of The Bionic Woman has given ITV2 its largest audience ever, according to figures.

Jackson pulls out of US TV appearance

Wed, 12 Mar 2008 12:09:24 GMT

Janet Jackson has pulled out of a performance on US show Saturday Night Live as she is suffering from the flu.

Kensit steals the show at TRIC Awards

Wed, 12 Mar 2008 09:42:05 GMT

Patsy Kensit has set tongues wagging after turning up to the TRIC Awards in a revealing black dress.

Laurie: 'I'm off the job market'

Tue, 11 Mar 2008 06:49:56 GMT

Actor Hugh Laurie has said Britain has "slammed" the doors on him since he's found fame in the US.

Vera leaves the Street

Fri, 18 Jan 2008 20:47:39 GMT

One of soap's most popular characters has bowed out of Coronation Street in a special double bill.

US hit show set for UK spin-off

Thu, 03 Jan 2008 14:46:57 GMT

A British version of the most successful crime series in America could be hitting screens here soon.

Strike could leave Hollywood speechless

Fri, 02 Nov 2007 12:42:38 GMT

Americans could soon be starved of their favourite shows, with TV and screen writers reportedly set to go on strike.

Kids being fed diet of US cartoons

Wed, 03 Oct 2007 13:57:16 GMT

Youngsters are being fed a diet of cartoons and US imports as less cash is being spent on new, homegrown TV programmes, Ofcom has warned.

Too much TV 'puts kids at risk'

Mon, 01 Oct 2007 14:53:45 GMT

Children who watch TV excessively are at greater risk of developing behavioural problems and poor social skills, according to a study.

Diddy's whiff of controversy

Fri, 21 Sep 2007 11:16:44 GMT

P Diddy insists he hasn't pulled a publicity stunt to promote his fragrance.

Sopranos star gets whacked at Emmys

Mon, 17 Sep 2007 12:41:33 GMT

James Gandolfini lost out at this year's Primetime Emmy Awards despite Mob drama The Sopranos clinching the coveted best TV drama gong.

Emmys stars enjoy freebies

Mon, 17 Sep 2007 08:19:38 GMT

TV stars in America have been pampered with free gifts in the build-up to the Emmy Awards ceremony.

News choppers crash in Arizona

Sat, 28 Jul 2007 16:19:17 GMT

Two news helicopters covering a police chase on live television in America have collided and crashed.

Lauren looks for love on screen

Sun, 24 Jun 2007 13:15:01 GMT

Actress Lauren Holly is hoping for an on-screen romance with Mark Harmon in the American crime-busting series NCIS.

Jailbird Paris rejected by US networks

Sun, 24 Jun 2007 12:13:32 GMT

Two major American TV networks have turned down the chance to interview Paris Hilton when she leaves jail.

Four of five homes 'have digital'

Wed, 20 Jun 2007 14:02:00 GMT

Around 80 per cent of UK households have digital television, according to new figures.

Tarrant cautioned over restaurant assault

Fri, 25 May 2007 16:08:48 GMT

Chris Tarrant has been given a police caution over claims he threw cutlery at a fellow diner in a Nottingham restaurant.

ITV Play removed from digital platforms

Tue, 13 Mar 2007 17:55:23 GMT

The TV quiz channel ITV Play will be replaced on digital platforms by a catch-up channel called ITV2+1.

Boozy soaps slammed

Sat, 10 Mar 2007 13:58:05 GMT

Researchers have found that pre-watershed TV soaps are "awash" with scenes featuring alcohol.