All Broadcast articles in 26 March 2021
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      RatingsTop 100 programmes: 22 - 28 March
First-placed Line of Duty more than 2m ahead of closest rival
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      Behind The ScenesCovering the trial of Derek Chauvin
A herculean effort was undertaken to get George Floyd’s accused murderer’s trial on screen, says exec Scott Tufts. Words: Emma Bullimore
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      Behind The ScenesThe Syndicate: Eyes on the prize
Writer Kay Mellor on her determination to mix young working-class actors with more familiar faces as her Lottery-winner drama returns
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      RatingsGenres - 28-day consolidated (January 2021)
Including top 10 factual, entertainment and drama programmes
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      FeaturesWorld-building visual effects
From a dystopian, war-torn Europe to animated gardens in floral splendour, UK post houses make imagined worlds real
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      NewsECB partners with BFI for cricket filmmaking intiative
The First Run: BFI Filmmaking and Production for Sports course has been designed specifically for cricket clubs.
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      FeaturesAFP comes into its own
Ad-funded programming is enjoying a resurgence as its reputation improves and traditional ad spots take a hit from the pandemic
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      NewsLexhag VFX launches fully virtual studio
The cloud-based studio can be scaled up and down to respond to client needs, and enables all VFX artists to work securely from home
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      NewsSaturday Night Takeaway gets Virtual Interactive Audience
The system supports up to 2,000 virtual audience members, who can interact live with the hosts and studio guests
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      FeaturesEnd Credits: Nagajan Modhwadia
The SLNda co-founder on Machu Pichu and sleeping under the stars
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      PodcastNewswrap: The pandemic: one year on
Jesse Whittock and Max Goldbart delve into Broadcast’s Indie Survey results plus we have a bonus interview with Paul Feig
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      RatingsSoaps lose their lustre as viewing drops off
Once the bedrock of ITV and BBC schedules, the genre has suffered more than most as viewing habits change
 



    
    
    














