David Mortimer
@davidmortimer.bsky.social
CEO of STV Studios. Once made TV shows, now wear a suit and pretend to be a grown-up. Mostly diverted by Arsenal, TV and politics. All views are my own.
I was lucky enough to work with Alan, he was one of the very best and someone you always wanted to do great work for…his support and approval meant something special to all those lucky enough to get to know him.
Alan Yentob, former BBC executive and TV presenter, dies aged 78
Alan Yentob, former BBC executive and TV presenter, dies aged 78
Wife pays tribute to ‘profoundly moral man’ who was ‘creative in every cell of his body’
Alan Yentob, the former BBC executive and TV presenter, has died at the age of 78, his family has announced.
A statement from his family, released by the BBC, said Yentob died on Saturday. Continue reading...
www.theguardian.com
May 26, 2025 at 12:47 PM
I was lucky enough to work with Alan, he was one of the very best and someone you always wanted to do great work for…his support and approval meant something special to all those lucky enough to get to know him.
Fantastic to see STV Studios delivering so well in turbulent times. Thanks as ever should go to the amazing group of freelancers we worked with across the year, without whom we wouldn’t be able to make any of our shows.
Financial results for 2024 show group reaping benefits of diversification
STV sees soaring revenues
www.broadcastnow.co.uk
March 11, 2025 at 11:56 AM
Fantastic to see STV Studios delivering so well in turbulent times. Thanks as ever should go to the amazing group of freelancers we worked with across the year, without whom we wouldn’t be able to make any of our shows.
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You can't moan that BBC presenters earn too much money and then moan when they leave to earn more money and whine that the BBC should have paid them more to keep them. Make your minds up, eh. www.thetimes.com/article/16c1...
How the BBC let ‘superstar’ Mishal Husain slip from its grasp
The Today presenter’s departure for Bloomberg next week poses fittingly awkward questions for bosses who took her for granted
www.thetimes.com
December 8, 2024 at 11:30 AM
You can't moan that BBC presenters earn too much money and then moan when they leave to earn more money and whine that the BBC should have paid them more to keep them. Make your minds up, eh. www.thetimes.com/article/16c1...
Thanks for the Criminal Record mention Scott!
November 28, 2024 at 8:19 PM
Thanks for the Criminal Record mention Scott!
So proud of all our STV Studios nominations! Blue Lights from Two Cities gets the nod for Best Drama Series, Primal Media’s The Underdog: Josh Must Win is up for Best Multichannel Programme, with STVS’ shows dominating Best Original Programme - Joe Lycett vs. Sewage, The Assembly and The Underdog.
BREAKING: Broadcast Awards 2025 shortlist revealed www.broadcastnow.co.uk/home/broadca...
November 28, 2024 at 6:11 PM
So proud of all our STV Studios nominations! Blue Lights from Two Cities gets the nod for Best Drama Series, Primal Media’s The Underdog: Josh Must Win is up for Best Multichannel Programme, with STVS’ shows dominating Best Original Programme - Joe Lycett vs. Sewage, The Assembly and The Underdog.
An important point here from @lewisgoodall.com. It’s important to realise that the Trump bandwagon wasn’t unstoppable. It can be equally true that his win was impressive, terrifying but nevertheless totally avoidable. Did America let democracy down or did the Democrats let America down…discuss.
Trump’s vote share is now at 49.9% with some votes still being counted. Looks like his margin over Harris will be around 1.5%- the third smallest winning margin since 1888.
Trump’s win was solid in the popular vote and electoral college. But it was not a landslide and it was not overwhelming.
Trump’s win was solid in the popular vote and electoral college. But it was not a landslide and it was not overwhelming.
November 23, 2024 at 12:41 PM
An important point here from @lewisgoodall.com. It’s important to realise that the Trump bandwagon wasn’t unstoppable. It can be equally true that his win was impressive, terrifying but nevertheless totally avoidable. Did America let democracy down or did the Democrats let America down…discuss.
Finally, some much needed attention being paid to English football’s dirty little racist secret:
www.bbc.co.uk/sport/footba...
www.bbc.co.uk/sport/footba...
Bentancur & Son: Racism against East and South East asian players is on the rise
BBC Sport looks at the rise in racism towards East and South East Asian players and fans in football.
www.bbc.co.uk
November 21, 2024 at 10:01 AM
Finally, some much needed attention being paid to English football’s dirty little racist secret:
www.bbc.co.uk/sport/footba...
www.bbc.co.uk/sport/footba...
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Breaking: WSJ says Comcast IS "moving forward with a plan to spin off its NBCUniversal cable TV networks." The company "will separate off entertainment and news channels including MSNBC, CNBC, USA, Oxygen, E!, Syfy and Golf Channel..." www.wsj.com/business/med...
Exclusive | Comcast Greenlights $7 Billion Spinoff of NBCUniversal Cable Channels
The new venture will house channels like E!, USA and MSNBC, and Comcast is set to announce several leadership changes.
www.wsj.com
November 19, 2024 at 11:14 PM
Breaking: WSJ says Comcast IS "moving forward with a plan to spin off its NBCUniversal cable TV networks." The company "will separate off entertainment and news channels including MSNBC, CNBC, USA, Oxygen, E!, Syfy and Golf Channel..." www.wsj.com/business/med...
Circled back to the other place to gather a list of people I follow over there and was greeted by a racist tweet aimed at the British Chinese community…my kids are half Chinese…no looking back now.
November 19, 2024 at 6:13 PM
Circled back to the other place to gather a list of people I follow over there and was greeted by a racist tweet aimed at the British Chinese community…my kids are half Chinese…no looking back now.
Well done Jake!
Couldn't see an equivalent starter pack, so I brought together the media watchers (journalists, brands, commentators) I respect and admire on both sides of the Atlantic. Will update as others migrate to Bluesky. go.bsky.app/Jz2bwjA
November 19, 2024 at 5:53 PM
Well done Jake!
It seems nice here so far. 10 minutes in and I’ve not had anything weird happen…quite the thing on a social media platform.
November 18, 2024 at 9:34 AM
It seems nice here so far. 10 minutes in and I’ve not had anything weird happen…quite the thing on a social media platform.