Big in Belfast and beyond

Article Abstract:

Ulster Television has been facing a takeover for the past years, and its figures for the six months to June have been sluggish. The broadcaster has also withdrawn from the TV3 consortium which is to launch a new commercial channel. This was partly due to the issue of management control in the deal, according to Desmond Smyth, managing director, who wants to concentrate on digital projects and developing pay-TV and interactive services. BBC Northern Ireland must attract further network TV commissions to ensure its continued health, and head of drama Robert Cooper aim to attract more work to Ulster. Pat Loughrey, controller, believes that the company is showing its strenghts local in spite of the dominance of UTV.

Ulster Television PLC

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An anniversary to ponder

Article Abstract:

British Broadcasting Corporation Ltd. (BBC) has so far been unable to see very clearly how its activities have been affected by the creation of BBC Production, a separate programme-making unit, on Oct 1, 1996. Some observers believe that BBC Production is likely to see considerable problems in the near future, especially as it has not yet completed the reorganization and relocation of staff. It is also possible that problems will arise from BBC Production's apparent lack of strategic direction.

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