The Irish Times

Virgin Media Television’s Bill Malone: ‘New talent is our lifeblood’

Broadcaster is not in cost-cutting mode, says VMTV director of content

Fri Nov 26 2021 - 12:41

Former Virgin boss Pat Kiely targets unscripted TV in new venture Bigger Stage

‘Terrific opportunity’ to make Ireland hub for factual, lifestyle and studio shows

Mon Mar 01 2021 - 05:50

Virgin Media’s Generation Dating set to travel to Australia after Cannes interest

Laura Dowling pitched idea for ‘uplifting’ show at annual staff workshop

Mon Feb 10 2020 - 05:00

Blood, rugby and two trips to Love Island for Virgin Media Television in 2020

Broadcaster previews spring schedule amid ‘challenging’ environment for media industry

Thu Jan 09 2020 - 16:15

Adrian Dunbar to judge Virgin Media short film competition

Winning entry will have its work made and shown on television

Thu Jun 27 2019 - 13:39

Virgin Media seeks to make a splash overseas with new ‘Blood’ drama

Broadcaster targeting international audience with this new psychological thriller

Mon Oct 08 2018 - 05:16

Big Brother is the Terminator of reality TV

Viewers may have moved on to the shows it inspired, but the franchise is not dead yet

Tue Sept 18 2018 - 05:30

Subscribers dip at Virgin Media Ireland but revenue climbs

TV3 rebrand, sport channel and new set-top box on the horizon for Irish customers

Thu Aug 09 2018 - 12:18

On Irish TV screens, there will be ‘Blood’

New dramas are in production, but a crowded market makes it hard to score a hit

Tue Jul 24 2018 - 03:58

Gogglebox: When people ‘who don’t know they’re funny’ make the funniest TV

Producing the show is more complicated than it looks, says Tania Alexander

Fri Sept 09 2016 - 13:59

Ten new homegrown TV shows coming to our screens

Irish broadcasters are warming up for a new season – here’s what to expect

Mon Aug 15 2016 - 17:07

BBC One to show ‘Red Rock’ in daily summer lunchtime slot

TV3 soap opera is ‘one of the most successful exports in Irish broadcasting history’

Wed Apr 06 2016 - 15:56

Liberty sees Europe as second front in cable war

The company behind TV3 has built up a commanding psotion in the market

Wed Nov 25 2015 - 15:57

TV3 deal is another content play for Liberty Global

The latest chapter in the 17-year-old TV3’s history has come much later than expected

Sat Jul 04 2015 - 01:00

Not a corker yet: Schedule challenges for UTV Ireland

The name of the channel alone is creating viewer expectations that it is yet to fully meet

Thu Jan 08 2015 - 01:45

‘Man vs machine’ TV3 game show hot pick at Cannes

Distributor All3Media has been pitching the format at the Mipcom television marketplace

Thu Oct 16 2014 - 01:45

TV3 unveils ‘Red Rock’ harbour town soap

Broadcaster plans Irish ‘Gogglebox’ and announces Matt Cooper as its rugby anchor

Wed May 07 2014 - 17:50