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Radio 4 Today presenter Amol Rajan delivered a stark warning that the BBC faces an existential emergency unless immediate action is taken to resolve its funding model.
In a keynote address, YouTube’s EMEA vice president Pedro Pina argued against the narrative that streaming video sites threaten traditional television, positioning the platform as a collaborative industry friend.
Organizers in Edinburgh are developing early-stage plans for a new TV festival in the Scottish capital, following the departure of the long-running Edinburgh TV Festival after 51 years.
Oscar-winning actor Gary Oldman, known for his role in 'Slow Horses', is set to be honored with the Golden Icon Award at the Edinburgh TV Festival.
Amol Rajan, who is leaving the BBC to establish a digital talent company, will deliver the Edinburgh TV Festival's Alternative MacTaggart lecture, focusing on journalism in a post-truth world.
Television production company Sister Group has secured a production and distribution agreement with broadcaster Amol Rajan, following his MacTaggart lecture at the Edinburgh TV Festival.
Gary Oldman received the Edinburgh TV Festival’s Global Icon Award on Wednesday and, unsurprisingly, spent much of the time in an on-stage conversation discussing his most famous — and current — TV…
BBC Director General Matt Brittin is scheduled to make his first major industry appearance at the final Edinburgh Television Festival in August, participating in an 'In Conversation' talk.
The Edinburgh TV Festival, a major annual gathering for the British television industry, is set to relocate to Greater Manchester starting next year after spending fifty years in the Scottish capital. The decision was made by the festival's board following an extensive consultation and competitive bidding process.
The Edinburgh TV Festival has shortlisted Edinburgh, Greater Manchester, and Newcastle as potential host cities for the event starting in 2027, following plans to potentially relocate.
YouTube’s VP for EMEA, Pedro Pina, used the Edinburgh TV Festival to announce a $4 million investment aimed at revitalizing UK television, challenging the platform’s negative reputation in the industry.
Emma Sidi and Jack Shep, stars of 'Saturday Night Live UK,' are set to join Sky and NBCU for a masterclass at the Edinburgh TV Festival.
Gary Lineker and Amelia Dimoldenberg are confirmed as high-profile speakers for the upcoming Edinburgh TV Festival, with Lineker currently presenting a Netflix World Cup special.
Pedro Pina, YouTube's international and EMEA boss, has been selected to deliver the prestigious James MacTaggart Memorial Lecture at the upcoming Edinburgh TV Festival. This keynote address is a highlight of the annual television industry event.