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Date: 11 April 1986 (Television)

Country: United Kingdom





Subject:
Pop music (the charts)
Articles held in BFI Reuben Library (8)
In: Music, sound, and the moving image v11 n1 Spring 2017  Pages: 11-36
Title: 'Comparable to MTV - but better': the impact of The Chart Show on British music video culture, 1986-1998Author: SMITH, Justin Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Discusses 'The Chart Show', a British television series featuring pop music in video form which began broadcasting on Channel Four in 1986 and was later shown on ITV. Looks at the format of the programme, its broadcast context, and its role in establishing the commercial status of the music video. Part of the special issue 'Fifty years of British music video'.

In: Broadcast 16 Jun 2006  Page: 16
Title: True stories of a risk-takerAuthor: MARSH, Harriet Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Profile of Keith Macmillan, chairman of the Chart Show Group, which owns a number of music and film channels, creator of The CHART SHOW, and a former music video director .

In: Promo December 1998  Page: 29
Title: Life after The Chart ShowArticle type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: On the effect of the loss of The CHART SHOW on the music video industry

In: Televisual December 1998  Pages: 24-25, 27-28
Title: Don't blame it on the boogieAuthor: KNIGHT, David Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: A look at the music video business in 1998.

In: Cuts n60 April 1996  Pages: 35-39
Title: Music to the eyesAuthor: JARRETT, George Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Article about the music video industry in Britain, including comments on THE CHART SHOW, MTV, and interviews with directors and commissioners.

In: Broadcast 5 Apr 1996  Pages: 14-16
Title: Music programmingAuthor: LITTLEJOHN, Sarah Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Various articles discussing the success or otherwise of music programmes on GB television, mentioning TOP OF THE POPS, The CHART SHOW, The BRIT AWARDS. Also looks at MTV Europe's investment in original programming.

In: Promo May 1996  Pages: 12-13
Title: Chart Show: Going Live for it's 10th BirthdayAuthor: KNIHT, David Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: A look back at the past ten years on THE CHART SHOW including comments from Executive Producer Keith Macmillan along with a variety of music video producers.

In: Time Out n818 23 Apr 1986  Page: 37
Title: [Time Out - n818 23 Apr 1986: no known title]Language: English
Description: Comments from producer Jill Sinclair and editor John cummins