What The Nazis Really Thought

Channel 4 has commissioned a new programme called What the Nazis Really Thought (working title).

The programme is based on research conducted by a team of leading German and Austrian historians scientists who have collated and analysed the verbatim conversations of German prisoners of war.

This record of loose talk between battle-hardened soldiers was secretly recorded while they were incarcerated in British POW camps during WW2. Uncensored and unmediated by any self-editing or interrogation, these stolen conversations provided key intelligence that helped the Allied war effort and reveal in more chilling detail than ever an insight into the hearts and minds of the German fighters.

In total, over 100,000 hours of these secrets recordings were made. Only now have they all been declassified, researched and cross referenced. They represent a startling new body of evidence with which to revisit events of the war and show how Nazi ideology and brutality was embraced by the Generals, officers and rank and file of the German army; perhaps the most damning proof yet of their complicity in Nazi war crimes.

Julia Harrington, Commissioning Editor for History, Channel 4 says: "It's extraordinary that there is still a big, new and important film to make about WW2 and the Nazis - but this is it."

July 12 2012 - waveguide.co.uk

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Coronation Street Sponsor

ITV Commercial today announced that comparethemarket.com will be the new sponsor of the nation’s best loved soap, Coronation Street.

The fully integrated three-year sponsorship package was negotiated by ITV Commercial and Newcast, ZenithOptimedia's sponsorship and content division, on behalf of comparethemarket.com.

Simon Daglish, Group Commercial Director, ITV said: “We are delighted to be working with comparethemarket.com as a partner for Coronation Street. This is a long-term commitment from both parties around two of the most exciting and loved brands in the UK, which we believe will become the benchmark for partnerships going forward."

Paul Galligan, Managing Director of comparethemarket.com said: “Coronation Street is one of Britain’s most entertaining and best loved TV shows and so we are delighted to be partnering with such a prestigious programme. We will be working closely with ITV to ensure this is a model partnership, utilising both on and off-air opportunities to take our brands to customers in new and exciting ways.”

July 12 2012 - waveguide.co.uk

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The Thick Of It Returns

BBC Two announced today that the political comedy series The Thick Of It will return for a new series on BBC Two.

Series four of The Thick Of It will comprise seven 30-minute episodes to air this autumn on BBC Two.

Roger Allam returns as Peter Mannion MP, the new Secretary of State for The Department of Social Affairs and Citizenship (DOSAC), supported by his team of special advisors, commanded by Number 10's Director of Communications Stewart Pearson (Vincent Franklin) and thwarted by his new Coalition partner, DOSAC's Junior Minister Fergus Williams MP (Geoffrey Streatfeild).

Also back are Nicola Murray MP and foul-mouthed spin doctor Malcolm Tucker in roles reprised by the BAFTA winners Rebecca Front and Peter Capaldi. Both are now consigned to Her Majesty's Loyal Opposition, but still desperately hoping for a return to power.

The ensemble cast is completed by Chris Addison, Joanna Scanlan, James Smith, Olivia Poulet, Will Smith, Ben Willbond, and Rebecca Gethings.

The new series was commissioned by BBC Two Controller Janice Hadlow who said: "I am delighted to welcome The Thick Of It back to BBC Two. It is an essential part of the BBC Two comedy offering this year. A new Coalition government, what better time for a new series of The Thick Of It."

July 12 2012 - waveguide.co.uk

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BBC Moves From Bush House

The BBC World Service has broadcast its final programme from Bush House in London.

The final news bulletin was read at noon today from the building that has been the broadcaster's home for more than 70 years.

It included a special dispatch recorded by the BBC's director general, Mark Thompson.

The service, which has programmes in 28 languages, is moving to another London building with the rest of BBC News.

The BBC's foreign language broadcasting service began in 1938 from Broadcasting House in Portland Place.

After the building was bombed during the Second World War, the service re-located to Bush House in 1941.

When it opened in 1925, it was considered the most expensive building in the world, with a cost estimated at £2m.

July 12 2012 - waveguide.co.uk

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