Indies Comment
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CommentCommissioners aren’t the enemy as TV battles for its future
YouTube isn’t a panacea for the sector’s challenges and too much is being made of commissioners’ cowardice, writes Alf Lawrie
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CommentThree cheers for John McVay – and three pointers for his successor
Argonon boss James Burstall hails the work of the outgoing Pact supremo and highlights some of the hot topics for the indie group’s next leader
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CommentPeter Strachan: The BBC must do more for talent in the nations
Director who prompted row over Scottish quotas says new expectations must be matched by industry-wide action
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CommentBaftas 2025: low-key, leftfield winners are well received
BBC stands tall in Charlotte Moore’s swansong year; The Jury Murder Trial and Would I Lie to You among unexpected winners
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CommentTrue indies have always been the outliers – but we must persevere
Nicholas Sercombe reflects on an increasingly difficult world for independent production companies
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CommentA show of resilience in times of adversity
‘British indies are doing everything in their power to thrive through innovation’
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CommentAdapt or get left behind is the indie mantra for 2025
Open-mindedness and agility are crucial for producers to succeed, writes Indielab founder Victoria Powell
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CommentHow Breakthrough Leaders is transforming TV’s leadership
The TV Collective’s 2025 initiative is open for applications, and it’s never been more essential, writes alumni Serena Lloyd-Smith
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CommentTop 10 comment articles of 2024
Including Jack Thorne, Kelly Webb-Lamb, Ian Katz and Sarah Lee
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CommentWhy the words ‘branded content’ are no longer dirty
Bullion Productions’ Jack Newman says the TV industry should be actively collaborating with brands to help them supersize ideas
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CommentAll hail TV’s ‘women of a certain age’
After many years of challenges, a generation of tough and determined female execs are the ones ready to speak out, writes Kelly Webb-Lamb
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CommentSticking to the old systems won’t solve TV’s harassment problem
The burden on freelancers to call out bad behaviour is too great – so things need to change, writes Philippa Childs
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CommentWhat can indies do to survive and thrive in late 2024 and beyond?
Victoria Powell offers advice on how to get through the next difficult few months
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CommentContinuing drama is key to addressing TV’s class challenge
The talent working on soaps and long-running drama is right under the industry’s nose - and it is routinely ignored, writes Jon Sen
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CommentEdinburgh 2024: a tale of class and company closures
Economic challenges make the urge to open up the industry even more compelling – but much harder, writes Chris Curtis
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CommentProven IP vs new ideas: the fight for the future of children’s animation
Eaglet’s Massimo Fenati challenges the kids sector to be bolder in its search for new hits
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CommentWhy the truth about climate change is a fiendish challenge for broadcasters
The deeply political nature of the issue must be confronted head on, writes Alf Lawrie
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CommentA painful reshaping of the indie sector
‘A leaner British indie community may emerge in the coming years, one that is more robust for having ridden out such challenging conditions’
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CommentDerek Drennan: Is unscripted the forgotten child?
Last week’s budget had great news for HETV, but other areas of the industry are feeling a little neglected
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CommentThe ethics of collaborating with documentary ‘story holders’
Genuinely working with contributors, rather than just filming them, is a powerful tool, writes Anna Keel