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While troops from around the world were locked in battle in Iraq earlier this year, the broadcasters were engaged in a battle of their own.. for viewers.
Digital Spy reports on how the media dealt with the pressure to provide viewers with the latest developments.
War On Iraq
Mar 21, 2003
- More changes on second day of war
Broadcasters continue to amend their schedules on the second day of war with Iraq. - Viewers prefer football over news
Ratings for the News at Nine almost halved yesterday as viewers tuned to the Liverpool-Celtic game instead.
Mar 20, 2003
- Big ratings for 'News at Nine'
ITV's decision to shift its 10pm news bulletin to an earlier slot paid off last night. - CNNI to maintain 'independent schedule'
CNN International plans to maintain an independent schedule from CNN/US in general. - Broadcasters clear schedules as war begins
As the first airstrikes on Iraq begin, broadcasters prepare to provide the latest news coverage.
Mar 19, 2003
- ITV criticises BBC news plans
ITV accuses the BBC of "following" by screening a news special at 9pm.
Mar 18, 2003
- ITV ups war news coverage
ITV1 will devote up to twelve hours per day to coverage of the upcoming war on Iraq.
Mar 17, 2003
- CNNI to simulcast CNN/US coverage of speech
CNN International will simulcast coverage from CNN Domestic of President Bush's speech. - Sky News adds ticker; News 24 will not
Sky News has become the second UK news channel to add a scrolling news ticker at the bottom of the screen. - New Blur video features anti-war message
Blur's latest music video is to highlight "the human cost of war."
Mar 06, 2003
- Blair turns down Al Jazeera interview
PM Tony Blair has turned down an interview request from the Al Jazeera news channel.
Mar 03, 2003
- Five News at 7.30 to focus entirely on Iraq
The 7:30pm bulletin of Five News will focus entirely on 'War in Iraq' from tonight.
Mar 01, 2003
- George Michael records anti-war song for MTV
George Michael's cover of Don McLean track 'The Grave' to air on MTV across Europe from Monday.
Feb 28, 2003
- Stewart to make ITV News return in event of war
Alistair Stewart will return to ITV News in the event of war with Iraq.
Feb 27, 2003
- ITV plans 9pm news shift
ITV is to move its 10pm news bulletin to 9pm in the event of war with Iraq.
Feb 24, 2003
- Blair to appear on MTV
Tony Blair is to appear on an MTV discussion programme to be shown around the world.
Feb 05, 2003
- Saddam interview boosts C4 news figures
Ratings for Channel 4 News were up by 50% last night as viewers tuned in for Tony Benn's interview with Iraqi leader Saddam Hussein.
Feb 04, 2003
- Channel 4 gets Saddam interview
Channel 4 will air Tony Benn's interview with Iraqi leader Saddam Hussein this evening, it is confirmed.
Feb 03, 2003
- Benn's Saddam interview awaits airing
Saddam Hussein has given his first TV interview in 12 years – to former Labour minister Tony Benn.
Jan 31, 2003
- Bowen heads back to frontline reporting
Veteran BBC reporter-turned-presenter Jeremy Bowen is said to be returning in March as a foreign correspondent.
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