ABC Friends Central Coast will host Mr Michael Carrington, Head of Children’s programming and Education at ABC TV, at the Kincumber Neighbourhood Centre on November 11.
The two main televisions brands ABC Kids (for pre-schoolers) and ABC ME (for six to14 year olds) are also distributed via iView and dedicated Apps.
Mr Carrington is a multi award-winning media executive with more than 20 years’ experience in the children’s television industry, and previously as Channel Controller of CBeebies at the BBC.
He will talk about Children’s programming on the ABC today and where it is heading, both in the normal broadcast sense and in the new platforms.
He will discuss interactivity with younger viewers and how younger viewers can create their own programs and take questions.
Tickets are sold at the door and morning tea will be provided for a gold coin donation.
Source:
Media release, Oct 25
Chris Moe, ABC Friends Central Coast