All Broadcast articles in 26 March 2015 – Page 3
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FeaturesRaised by Wolves
Picture post-production on 6 x 30-minute Caitlin and Caroline Moran-penned comedy series - a modern-day reimagining, set on a council estate, of the brilliant chaos of the Morans’ own childhood.
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Digital editionsBroadcast Indie Survey 2015
The definitive report on the UK independent production sector.
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NewsAlan Yentob rues Jeremy Clarkson’s workload
Alan Yentob has suggested that Jeremy Clarkson’s workload on the 22nd series of Top Gear may have been a factor in his physical assault on producer Oisin Tymon.
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NewsDPP sets out fee-paying plans
The Digital Production Partnership (DPP) has laid out its plans for becoming a fee-paying organisation and invited more broadcasters, indies, post-production facilities and manufacturers to become members.
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FeaturesTough times at the top
Combined turnover is up again in this year’s survey, with true indies recording healthy rises. However growth is slowing, especially among the bigger players
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FeaturesUKTV: the top suppliers
UKTV went deeper into its new-look commissioning strategy in 2014, focusing chiefly on comedy and entertainment for Gold, Watch and Dave.
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FeaturesSky: the top suppliers
Sky has followed through with its promise to spend £600m a year on British content by the end of 2014.
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FeaturesThe rise of the mega-indie
All3Media’s sale to Discovery and Liberty Global and the merger of Endemol and Shine have transformed the indie sector. Prospero Strategy’s Tabitha Elwes assesses the year’s key trends.
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FeaturesITV: the top suppliers
ITV is the toast of the indie sector for the second year in a row, with one in four voting it the best broadcaster to deal with.
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FeaturesThe next generation
Among the indies jostling for position in next year’s poll will be a host of new players, many set up by big indies and broadcasters. Here’s a snapshot of what to expect
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FeaturesDiscovery: the top suppliers
‘Make your world bigger’ is Discovery UK’s new motto – and the international broadcaster did just that in 2014, airing original commissions from 78 indies, 14 of them first-time suppliers to its channels.
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FeaturesConsolidators tighten their grip
Despite double-digit declines in revenues for groups such as All3Media and Shine, ahead of its merger with top-ranked Endemol, UK turnover was up overall.
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FeaturesNations stage a comeback
Broadcasters’ devolution to the nations is reflected in this year’s figures, with Welsh and Scottish indies benefiting from more hours in a year when overall production was down
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NewsMilk opens Cardiff VFX facility
London VFX house Milk is opening a second studio in Cardiff to support its expanding roster of TV and feature film projects.
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FeaturesRising stars of British TV
For small indies, a breakout commission or format can transform their business. Meet the fastest-growing producers in the Indie Survey with turnovers below £10m.
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FeaturesBig four broadcasters jockey for position
Plans to allow BBC Productions to compete in the open market have divided the indie sector, while ITV, C4 and Sky have been busy making acquisitions.
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FeaturesBBC: the top suppliers
The BBC’s ranking in the best and worst broadcaster stakes remains the same as last year: second on each measure.
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FeaturesLove Productions conquers all-comers
The breadth of its output and ability to get noticed helped Love Productions reach the top of the Peer Poll, with Bake Off and Benefits Street two of the most talked-about shows of 2014
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FeaturesChannel 5: the top suppliers
Channel 5’s ratings were steady in 2014 and in his second full year in charge, director of programmes Ben Frow helped refresh industry attitudes about the channel.