TV unions in revivalist mood

Article Abstract:

UK broadcasting union Bectu seems to be seeking to reestablish itself as a powerful force. It is issuing two ballots for strike action at the BBC, and is also in conflict with Granada Media Group, opposing the fact that this company's staff have only been offered below-inflation wage increases. Bectu's membership has been gradually rising, and it now claims to have almost 22,000 members working in television and film. Freelancers now account for the majority membership within Bectu, and some observers believe that the union will have to make changes if its services are to be fully aligned with the needs of freelancers.

Labor organizations, Labor Unions, Labor Unions and Similar Labor Organizations, Labor relations

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Panel games

Article Abstract:

The forthcoming round of negotiations over a new Broadcasters' Audience Research Board (BARB) contract could lead to radical changes in the UK's approach to television audience monitoring. There are a number of new factors which will have a strong influence on the new contract, which is due to come into operation in 1998 and run for seven years. Advertisers are keen to obtain more detailed audience data, while the television channels believe that the size of the size of the BARB panel should be reduced.

Statistics, Television viewers

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Looking for cheap thrills

Article Abstract:

The UK's cash-strapped television broadcasters are moving away from high-spending drama projects towards more low-cost, high-volume drama series. Commercial network ITV is slashing is high-spending areas, including drama budgets. The company is commissioning a new low-cost drama series, with an hourly budget of between 350,000 pounds sterling and 380,000 pounds sterling. A comparison of TV drama costs is presented.

Economic aspects, Television plays

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