Exclusive: The Red Nose Day showrunner has urged crew on the iconic BBC charity telethon to “make a fuss” about misconduct as part of BBC Studios’ efforts to pre-empt inappropriate behavior on its shows.
Deadline has obtained audio of Peter Davey delivering what has become known as “the pledge” to gathered crew and presenters on Thursday morning. Listen to an excerpt below.
The idea, first introduced last August, is that the pledge is read out at the start of each BBC Studios production to encourage respectful and inclusive behavior, and make clear that wrongdoing should be reported.
There is no suggestion of any concerns relating to Red Nose Day, but sources said they felt reassured by Davey’s address ahead of the show going live on BBC1 on Friday night. The program raises money for Comic Relief, the charity founded by Love Actually director Richard Curtis.
“We’ve got a...
Deadline has obtained audio of Peter Davey delivering what has become known as “the pledge” to gathered crew and presenters on Thursday morning. Listen to an excerpt below.
The idea, first introduced last August, is that the pledge is read out at the start of each BBC Studios production to encourage respectful and inclusive behavior, and make clear that wrongdoing should be reported.
There is no suggestion of any concerns relating to Red Nose Day, but sources said they felt reassured by Davey’s address ahead of the show going live on BBC1 on Friday night. The program raises money for Comic Relief, the charity founded by Love Actually director Richard Curtis.
“We’ve got a...
- 3/17/2023
- by Jake Kanter
- Deadline Film + TV
Red Nose Day, the BBC’s annual televized fund-raising event, is set to return on March 18.
Featuring comedy sketches and specials, live performances and a host of celebrity names, the live show will be broadcast from the broadcaster’s Manchester headquarters on BBC One and BBC iPlayer in the U.K.
Sir Lenny Henry will return to host the event alongside former Doctor Who David Tennant, “Walk the Line” judge Alesha Dixon, former “Strictly Come Dancing: It Takes Two” host Zoe Ball and comedian Paddy McGuinness.
The show will include cameos from comedians Jennifer Saunders, Dawn French, Jack Whitehall, David Walliams and Matt Lucas as well as public figures such as Olympian Tom Daley and actor Rose Ayling Ellis.
Among the sketches and performances audiences can expect to see on the night are “Comic Opera,” which will see six celebrities given 24 hours to learn opera – and perform it in front...
Featuring comedy sketches and specials, live performances and a host of celebrity names, the live show will be broadcast from the broadcaster’s Manchester headquarters on BBC One and BBC iPlayer in the U.K.
Sir Lenny Henry will return to host the event alongside former Doctor Who David Tennant, “Walk the Line” judge Alesha Dixon, former “Strictly Come Dancing: It Takes Two” host Zoe Ball and comedian Paddy McGuinness.
The show will include cameos from comedians Jennifer Saunders, Dawn French, Jack Whitehall, David Walliams and Matt Lucas as well as public figures such as Olympian Tom Daley and actor Rose Ayling Ellis.
Among the sketches and performances audiences can expect to see on the night are “Comic Opera,” which will see six celebrities given 24 hours to learn opera – and perform it in front...
- 3/8/2022
- by K.J. Yossman
- Variety Film + TV
Peter Davey.
Lawyer, corporate advisor and former Village Roadshow and ITV Studios Australia executive Peter Davey has been appointed to the Screen Australia board.
In other board moves, Joanna Werner’s term has been extended for another three years and deputy chair Megan Brownlow has been reappointed for one year.
Davey, who previously served on the boards of the Film Finance Corporation and Ausfilm, was MD, corporate and international development at Village Roadshow and MD of ITV Studios Australia.
His CV also includes roles at Macquarie Group, Davis Polk & Wardwell (New York) and King & Wood Mallesons.
Screen Australia’s eight-member board includes chair Nicholas Moore, Michael Hawkins, Claudia Karvan, Richard King and Deborah Mailman.
The post Peter Davey joins Screen Australia board appeared first on If Magazine.
Lawyer, corporate advisor and former Village Roadshow and ITV Studios Australia executive Peter Davey has been appointed to the Screen Australia board.
In other board moves, Joanna Werner’s term has been extended for another three years and deputy chair Megan Brownlow has been reappointed for one year.
Davey, who previously served on the boards of the Film Finance Corporation and Ausfilm, was MD, corporate and international development at Village Roadshow and MD of ITV Studios Australia.
His CV also includes roles at Macquarie Group, Davis Polk & Wardwell (New York) and King & Wood Mallesons.
Screen Australia’s eight-member board includes chair Nicholas Moore, Michael Hawkins, Claudia Karvan, Richard King and Deborah Mailman.
The post Peter Davey joins Screen Australia board appeared first on If Magazine.
- 6/19/2020
- by The IF Team
- IF.com.au
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