Tuesday 22 November 2016, PM

Freeview reveals new Freeview Play devices ยป Digital TV Europe
Free-to-view UK digital-terrestrial platform Freeview has revealed a range of new devices that Freeview Play, its recently-launched on-demand offering, will be available on over the coming months. Existing leading Freeview Play suppliers include Panasonic, Humax, LG and JVC. Freeview Play brings an enhanced EPG to TVs and set-top boxes, allowing viewers to access catch-up programming from BBC iPlayer, ITV Hub, All 4, Demand 5 and UKTV Play by scrolling back through the TV guide. - www.digitaltveurope.net
Amol Rajan appointed as BBC's first media editor
In his new role, Rajan will cover stories about the media industry and their impact on business, politics and culture. Rajan, who grew up in Tooting, south London, became editor of The Independent in June 2013. - www.bbc.co.ukTuesday 22 November 2016, AM

Eight months after axing TV channel, BBC Three sees programming bright spots
In February, the BBC made the decision to take youth-focused channel BBC Three off TV and online only. Critics are quick to judge BBC Three by the same linear TV metrics, even though the brand is now trying its hand at video, written editorial content and podcasts. - digiday.comMonday 21 November 2016, PM
DVB standardises new UHDTV features
The DVB specification supports both the Hybrid Log Gamma or HLG and the Perceptual Quantizer or PQ versions of high dynamic range. Some broadcasters may decide to adopt features such as high dynamic range, progressive scanning and higher frame rates for high definition services, potentially adding to consumer confusion. - informitv.comSunday 20 November 2016, AM

DPP presses stop on delivery of new programmes on tape
The DPP still accepts that some tape delivery remains, mostly related to programmes originally commissioned on tape, or to programmes being delivered close to transmission. Over the next few months, the DPP says it will provide common guidance on key areas such as the delivery of programmes close to transmission, and the process for lines booking and lines record. - www.rapidtvnews.comThursday 17 November 2016, AM

What is a GRP, or gross ratings point?
Does the GRP measure whether ads workedThat's the thing GRP is a branding metric. So why does the GRP matterThe GRP is still the dominant metric in how TV advertising is bought. - digiday.comWednesday 16 November 2016, PM
Wednesday 16 November 2016, AM

Ed Richards, chief exec of Ofcom

Broadchurch

Nick Davies and Ian Hislop on investigative journalism

Junk food advertising

13/02/2013 Radio 4 Feedback

WikiLeaks and the i

The PCC and BSkyB's results

BBC savings strategy

Amanda Knox trial and sports rights

Chris Blackhurst and Facebook

Sir Harold Evans and press regulation

Simon Heffer and media ownership

Channel 5 and the Leveson Inquiry

TV's relationship with Google and WikiLeaks

Covering Events in Libya

Phone Hacking and Big Brother

Reporting the Riots

Libel, Contempt and the PCC

27/07/2011 Radio 4 Feedback

The Murdochs and Phone Hacking

Lord Patten and Phone Hacking

Special: The Demise of the News of the World

06/07/2011 Radio 4 Feedback

29/06/2011 Radio 4 Feedback

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