Film & TV Database

Viewer Neil Armitage believes Johnny Vaughan's comments on the BIG BREAKFAST, especially the 'bull dogging' have been bordering on xenophobia. Includes interview with Johnny Vaughan. Viewer James Salem wants to know why the BBC dropped STAR TREKs VOYAGER and DEEP SPACE NINE in mid-series and why reruns are shown instead. Includes an interview with Liam Keelan (Deputy Scheduler BBC2). From September commercial TV will be able to show programmes based on popular magazines. Viewer June Bailey investigates possible titles that could become TV shows, and what constraints they will have to work within. Includes interviews with Marie Oldham (Business Development Director, BBC Worldwide), Nick Ryle (Head of TV Development, IPC Magazines), Claire Beale (Media Editor 'Campaign'). Viewer Tanya Baptiste thinks TV advertising including ethnic minorities is improving but was surprised the 'Orange' advertisement does not include any ethnic minorities. What is it saying about the future? With an interview with Stefano Hatfield (Editor, 'Campaign')and a studio discussion with Nick Phillips (Director General, Institute of Practitioners in Advertising).