Steven D Wright
Steven D Wright is a Broadcast columnist.
CommentThere’s light at the end of the tunnel
Producers of factual and formats will be in much demand when the national lockdown is over, says Steven D Wright
CommentIt’s tough being a freelancer
I considered starting a new career after selling my indie but TV is my life, says Steven D Wright
CommentWe need to bring back the fun
Shows like The Masked Singer deliver much-needed joy in serious times, says Steven D Wright
CommentHow to survive as an indie
Running your own firm is like a rollercoaster – only more terrifying, says Steven D Wright
CommentTV needs to offer more variety
Our constant diet of quality drama is becoming a little hard to stomach, says Steven D Wright
CommentWe bow to the gods of power
Controllers and politicians are cut from the same dictatorial cloth, says Steven D Wright
CommentTV isn’t what it used to be
I yearn for the days of big stars, big audiences and only three channels, says Steven D Wright
CommentTV is going out with a whimper
Even the SVoD services’ output has begun to feel tired and repetitive, says Steven D Wright
CommentITV theme park is a thrilling idea
Creating rides based on classic shows is a great way to extend the brand, says Steven D Wright
CommentWinter’s coming for dull drama
GOT has much to teach us – but only if broadcasters are ready to listen, says Steven D Wright
CommentEverything changes except TV
Scheduling may be dying – but Gemma Collins will always be with us, says Steven D Wright
CommentSex on TV is a bit of a turn-off
When characters finally do the deed, it can be the death knell for a show, says Steven D Wright
CommentFaking it is a noble TV tradition
Like contestants on The Circle, we all put on a front to seem more likeable, says Steven D Wright
CommentLet’s bring back entertainment
The king of TV genres has lost its crown but may have a new champion, says Steven D Wright
CommentStop pandering to today’s yoof
If you stick to making good shows, the cool kids will come back, argues Steven D Wright
CommentDrama heads have lost the plot
TV schedules are stuffed with glossy shows with nonsensical stories, says Steven D Wright
CommentIt’s hip to be a documentarian
Forget drama and entertainment, being a ‘film-maker’ is where it’s at, says Steven D Wright
CommentBring back the Seaside Special
Summer telly used to be something to look forward to – not any more, says Steven D Wright
CommentTime to trust the gut, not data
Commissioners need to shun analytics to keep television distinctive, says Steven D Wright
CommentOld definitely isn’t gold in TV
As well as sexism, TV is guilty of discriminating against us ageing types, says Steven D Wright