ARCHIVE ▸ RAYMOND SNODDY
14 May 2014
Following a wave of acquisitions and consolidation in the television market, the question left hanging in the air is whether ITV could itself become a takeover target. By Raymond Snoddy.
As Lord Patten stands down as chairman of the BBC Trust, Raymond Snoddy examines both his legacy and the implications of his early departure - and suggests some likely candidates for a replacement.
30 Apr 2014
Good Morning Britain and London Live have started out suffering in the television ratings, writes Raymond Snoddy - can there be any chance to win audiences over?
23 Apr 2014
David Moyes' sacking as manager of Manchester United demonstrates the power of the press, writes Raymond Snoddy - and particularly the potency of social media in a new era of impatience.
16 Apr 2014
There is a growing divide between the media and the political world, writes Raymond Snoddy - but newspaper tenacity in the wake of recent scandals shows the true value of a free press...
09 Apr 2014
A Royal Charter with no signatories going nowhere should stand as Maria Miller's political epitaph, says Raymond Snoddy. But more importantly, what might her resignation mean for the post-Leveson media and the future of the BBC?
02 Apr 2014
The launch of London Live on Monday was lively, fresh and, above all, competent, says Raymond Snoddy - however, there are a number of fundamental weaknesses with the channel that will be difficult to do much about...
26 Mar 2014
Ten years ago some media bigwigs produced a book predicting what British TV would look like in 2014. Dusting down the pages this week, Raymond Snoddy notices some gaping holes, a few direct hits and a strange little surprise...
19 Mar 2014
As MPs look set to try to decriminalise evasion of the BBC licence fee, Raymond Snoddy says - like other swiftly passed laws - it shows a complete lack of awareness of the possible consequences.
12 Mar 2014
From holidays to insurance, newsbrands have always sold readers more than just news - but are The Times and The Sunday Times right to offer wealth management - and can they make it work? By Raymond Snoddy.
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