Andi Peters on why TV is great
As part of RTS birthday celebrations, Andi Peters talks about the evolution of television and what makes it great.
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90 Years of the RTS
This year marks 90 years of the Royal Television Society and to commemorate the landmark birthday, we reflect on the evolution of television and growing success of the RTS.
This week's top TV: 20 - 26 November
Consumer:
The Martin Lewis Money Show Live
Tuesday
ITV 8pm
Is British TV under threat? BBC plans Netflix-style service
"The UK is sleepwalking towards a serious, long term weakening of its TV production industry," said Hall, in front of a DCMS committee in Westminster on Tuesday November 7th .
Hall proposed the idea of a new, paid-for on-demand service featuring BBC programming, following the closure of the BBC Store after only 18 months.
The appetite for video on demand (VOD) and other third-party platforms is growing in the UK and abroad, in what is a rapidly changing TV market.
Christmas is coming to Channel 4
There is something for everyone with some Christmas crackers in the line-up and retiring to your sofa after a stressful day’s shopping is sure to get you in the festive spirit.
False News, Unverified Claims and Alternative Facts: What future for honest journalism?
The Shiers Trust is accepting grant applications for research projects
The Award offers grants of up to £2,000 towards projects which research and conserve the history of television.
Launched in 2000, the Shiers Trust grant is named after George Shiers, a distinguished US TV historian.
Now in its 17th year, the grant has enabled a range of projects, including the digitalisation of back issues of the Radio Times and the creation of a website which presents a collection of historical consumer electronics images.
RTS Midlands Networking Seminar Worcester
Guest speakers will give industry updates, RTS Midlands will encourage exchange of information and you will have the opportunity to network with like-minded professionals.
There will be 3 events following the same format across the region with more planned for the East later in the year.
The events currently available for you to attend are:
2nd February Staffordshire University
9th February University of Wolverhampton
23rd March University of Worcester
RTS Midlands Networking Seminar Wolverhampton
Guest speakers will give industry updates, RTS Midlands will encourage exchange of information and you will have the opportunity to network with like-minded professionals.
There will be 3 events following the same format across the region with more planned for the East later in the year.
The events currently available for you to attend are:
2nd February Staffordshire University
9th February University of Wolverhampton
23rd March University of Worcester
RTS Midlands Networking Seminar Staffordshire
Guest speakers will give industry updates, RTS Midlands will encourage exchange of information and you will have the opportunity to network with like-minded professionals.