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Andrew Nairn

Sky/Freesat changes leaving Freeview in the dust

29th January 2023 in Opinion by Andrew Nairn

Last week we discussed the urgent need to find ways of offering more HD channels on Freeview.

Read MoreSky/Freesat changes leaving Freeview in the dust

Time for an urgent review of the DTT system

22nd January 2023 in Opinion by Andrew Nairn

Recently there was something of a storm over reports the BBC was planning an online only future.

Read MoreTime for an urgent review of the DTT system

Reflections on the history of BBC breakfast TV

17th January 2023 in Opinion by Andrew Nairn

The 40th anniversary of BBC breakfast TV was celebrated beautifully. From a design fan’s point of …

Read MoreReflections on the history of BBC breakfast TV

Are we slowly drifting from News at Ten to News at When again?

15th January 2023 in Opinion by Andrew Nairn

The reputation of any public service broadcaster centres on its commitment to high quality news …

Read MoreAre we slowly drifting from News at Ten to News at When again?

Linear TV still packing a punch

8th January 2023 in Opinion by Andrew Nairn

Those who think linear TV is dead might want to take a look at the past week on BBC One. A …

Read MoreLinear TV still packing a punch

Revisited: Time to rethink the Christmas curtailing of BBC One news?

1st January 2023 in Opinion by Andrew Nairn

Last week I pondered over whether BBC One  news programmes should still be curtailed between …

Read MoreRevisited: Time to rethink the Christmas curtailing of BBC One news?

Time to rethink the Christmas curtailing of BBC One news?

25th December 2022 in Opinion by Andrew Nairn

They say Christmas comes earlier every year. But when it comes to the BBC News on BBC One, there’s …

Read MoreTime to rethink the Christmas curtailing of BBC One news?

Striving to be all things to all people not possible with current BBC funding

18th December 2022 in Opinion by Andrew Nairn

The final editions of Look East from Cambridge and South Today from Oxford were emotional affairs.

Read MoreStriving to be all things to all people not possible with current BBC funding

An internet-only BBC and ITV ditching its PSB status: how likely?

11th December 2022 in Opinion by Andrew Nairn

This week we were confronted with two visions of the future. One was the possibility that BBC …

Read MoreAn internet-only BBC and ITV ditching its PSB status: how likely?

What the World Cup means for the prioritisation of news on BBC One v ITV 1

27th November 2022 in Opinion by Andrew Nairn

The World Cup is playing havoc with the schedules of the two main channels. So what’s new? Doesn’t …

Read MoreWhat the World Cup means for the prioritisation of news on BBC One v ITV 1

Does UTV have a future as an ITV 1 sub-brand?

20th November 2022 in Opinion by Andrew Nairn

What do viewers in Northern Ireland call the third channel? ITV? ITV 1? UTV? The UTV? Ulster …

Read MoreDoes UTV have a future as an ITV 1 sub-brand?

No sign of UTV-branded local trails

15th November 2022 in Opinion by Andrew Nairn

Twelve hours into ITV’s rebrand, there’s a mystery in UTV Land. No promos for local programmes …

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