All Broadcast articles in 08 May 2020
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NewsClapperboard wins fifth C5 drama order in four months
Chalkboard sister label launched late last year
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NewsBrabin: extend aid to creatives by six months
Shadow culture minister queries whether indies could benefit from R&D grants
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FeaturesJulie Graham: self-shooting drama on lockdown
Actor reveals story behind her self-published YouTube drama
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CommentVE Day in Lockdown: we borrowed our neighbours wifi
With our presenter on lockdown and the edit moved to the shed, our Discovery doc became a domestic affair, says Kate Beal
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NewsBBC Children’s chief could usher in new era
Turner exec Patricia Hidalgo urged to capitalise on goodwill generated for BBC kids content under lockdown
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NewsFears that Harrison hiatus spells end for BBC4
Sources suggest channel could be wound down following editor’s move to BBCS
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The Broadcast InterviewKirstie Swain: I like to write about people who have wronged me
The writer behind comedy-drama Pure on why lockdown could impact creativity and how she is preparing Sky Atlantic’s Sweetpea remotely
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CommentHow long will the BBC bang the drum for BBC4?
Cassian Harrison’s puzzling move to BBC Studios could signal that it’s time up for BBC2’s brainy sister
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NewsBaddiel: web bests TV as producers ‘crowbar’ shows into lockdown formats
Comedian’s concerns echoed by Fulwell 73’s Leo Pearlman, who is “bored senseless” of made-at-home shows - even his company’s own
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Behind The ScenesThe Fantastical Factory of Curious Craft, Channel 4
We tapped into the Instagram generation’s obsession with crafting to create a reality show for everybody, says Andrew Cartmell
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CommentMy Mentor: Sofia Parisi on the NFTS’s John Lee
John Lee helped kickstart my career after I left Italy for the UK, says set designer Sofia Parisi
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NewsAll3Media furloughs further 300 freelancers
Sara Geater tells Edinburgh session that the super-indie can add workers to government scheme after gaining clarity
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NewsSuper-indies gear up for return to production
Argonon sets June date, while ESG, Fremantle and All3Media map out protocols
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NewsITVS natural history heads to BBC America
US network among global broadcasters to pick up blue-chip specials
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NewsNewswrap podcast #3: Historic deals and digital dynamos
Broadcast editor-in-chief Chris Curtis and reporter Desiree Ibekwe join Jesse Whittock to talk BBC trade deals and digital creators
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NewsRenowned opens war chest for struggling indies
Critical Content-backed outfit launches fund to aid companies affected by Covid-19
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RatingsC4’s NHS Heroes treat 860,000
WEDNESDAY: Story Films doc eclipsed by Channel 5’s Casualty 24/7
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NewsElstree Studios reveals its role during WWII to mark VE Day
Celebrated film studio facility recommissioned as storage depot and 550-seater auditorium to entertain the troops