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April 2026

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

Behind the scenes

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How it took a village to raise The Neighbourhood

Lifted Entertainment and The Garden headed to Derbyshire in their bid to construct a reality gameshow centred on rival families for ITV

Leader

The Floor

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

Indie Survey 2026

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Pivots and pragmatism help indies turn a profit

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Indies learn to adapt in time of consolidation

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Suppliers keep faith with BBC

Slow Horses

Indie Survey Table 2026

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Growing burden of development puts indies under strain

The Traitors

BBC: Studio Lambert holds top spot

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Top 30 True Indies and Qualifying Indies tables

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ITV: Rock Oyster clings on to lead ranking

  • 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

  • ITV: Rock Oyster clings on to lead ranking

Analysis

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BBC funding models under the microscope

Industry commentators reveal the best way forward for the corporation and asks how a new model may change its purpose and programming

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Warp Films sets course with accelerated ambitions

In the wake of Adolescence’s success, Mark Herbert and Emily Feller discuss the impact of the series and the indie’s next steps

Special Feature

Steve North

End Credits: Steve North

UKTV chief content officer on family films, Italian escapes and Andy Murray