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Veteran of Australian broadcasting from the pre-television era
When Arthur Wyndham rose to ABC radio management in the 1970s, he declared he would not hire anyone who sounded like him. Australians should sound Australian. He began his 38-year career with the ABC in 1947 as a radio announcer and newsreader with…
The Best TV Shows of 2023
Hollywood came to a standstill for much of 2023, when its writers and actors hit the picket line simultaneously for the first time in more than sixty years. Arriving in the wake of the pandemic—which made television more central to daily…
Guess What Industry Dominates 2023's Top TV Advertisers
In 2023, advertising spend is projected to reach $61.3 billion on U.S. broadcast and cable TV. Despite declining viewership, traditional TV has been found to be an optimal platform for storytelling ads. Additionally, advertisers can target viewer…
I'm A Celeb winner Sam Thompson to cash-in with huge TV and promotional deals
Sam Thompson was duly crowned King of the Jungle as the fans' favourite won the latest I'm A Celebrity crown. The amiable 31-year-old took the title after seeing off fellow finalists Tony Bellew and Nigel Farage. And industry insiders believe Sam's…
I worked as TV licence officer - I'll never forget one chilling incident
A former TV licence enforcer has lifted the lid on her time tracking down licence fee dodgers, including locking her doors to keep out irate members of the public. Amy Fenton, now a reporter with Reach, spent three years with Capita TVL where she…
Yankees land Juan Soto, television icon Norman Lear dies and the future of college athletics - Hot Off The Wire
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Yankees land Juan Soto, television icon Norman Lear dies and the future of college athletics
Welcome to the weekly bonus episode of Hot off the Wire, where we look back at some of the top headlines from the week in the world of sports and entertainment. I'm Terry Lipshetz, Managing Editor of the National Newsroom at Lee Enterprises and…
Mamma Mia! Holywood takes a chance on TV finalist - BBC News
Image source, ITV Mamma Mia! I Have A Dream Owen Johnston has his hometown's backing as he bids to win ITV's musical theatre show Mamma Mia! I Have A Dream. At his old school in Holywood, County Down, pupils have even swapped singing Christmas…
How 'Those Were the Days' Became the Perfect TV Theme Song
When Norman Lear died this week at the age of 101, he was mourned as one of the most important voices in television history. He had so many hits, but one beloved sitcom stood above the rest: All in the Family, the groundbreaking series about a…
Boxing Tonight: TV channels, live streams, start times and fight cards
Chris Billam-Smith makes the first defence of his cruiserweight world title tonight as he fights Mateusz Masternak in Bournemouth. Billam-Smith is fighting for the first time since becoming a world champion when he handed Lawrence Okolie his first…
TV star bidding to become 'UK's Steve Irwin' with dangerous crocodile series
STEVE BACKSHALL is bidding to become the UK's answer to Steve Irwin by hosting a new show about crocodiles. The naturalist will be getting up close and personal with crocs in South Africa, just like the late Australian wildlife presenter used to…
Dave Taylor: How can you get over-the-air TV channels?
Q: I'm sick of the endlessly increasing prices of Xfinity cable TV. My friends on Facebook say that the other services are the same, with their bills creeping up $5-$10 every few months. It's madness! How can I cut the cord but still get the major…
Husband killed his wife after she refused to appear on home renovation TV show
When David Tronnes bought a house in Orlando's upmarket neighbourhood of Delaney Park, he became obsessed with transforming it into a dream home. The sprawling 19th-century property covered more than 4,000 sq ft and had a pool, a separate flat and…
'I used to go door-to-door enforcing the BBC TV licence and it was terrifying'
Amy Fenton around the time she was a licence enforcement officer. The BBC Licence Fee is becoming more and more controversial as consumers turn to subscription platforms, disruptor TV and radio networks, and independent content providers. Now, the…
Is Arsenal vs Chelsea on TV? Channel, kick-off time and how to watch
Please enter a valid email address Please enter a valid email address I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy notice Arsenal host Chelsea in a huge meeting in the Women's Super League title…
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