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April 2026

How it took a village to raise The Neighbourhood; Warp Films’ accelerated ambitions; Indie Survey 2026

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Why the Grand Tour is taking a new direction

Amazon Prime Video’s motoring show returns with a fresh presenting line-up of social media stars, but aims to keep its trademark humour and thrills

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Chris Curtis: Huge deals can feel unnerving but could future-proof the sector

Proposed mega-mergers between Sky and ITV, and Banijay and All3, won’t be pain-free but represent a smart response to the market

  • Studio Lambert: what other indies want to know about the format powerhouse

  • Pivots and pragmatism help indies turn a profit

  • Indies learn to adapt in time of consolidation

  • Suppliers keep faith with BBC

  • Indie Survey Table 2026

  • Growing burden of development puts indies under strain

  • BBC: Studio Lambert holds top spot

  • Top 30 True Indies and Qualifying Indies tables

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Analysis: Can indies really make money on YouTube?

As producers follow the viewers migrating to the digital world, Manori Ravindran explores whether or not they are likely to turn a profit

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Remembering Edinburgh: The good, the bad and the funny

As the TV Festival prepares to bid goodbye to the Scottish capital, industry leaders share their favourite memories of the annual gathering

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End Credits: Deanne Cunningham

Head of development at Synchronicity on shopping, The Smiths and sensory deprivation