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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

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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