Why producers should be watching Africa in 2025
The TV Collective’s Simone Pennant on why Africa offers a strategic, creative and cultural opportunity for international producers
How to avoid ‘middle of the freeway’ drama
The Institute’s Jack Bender and Benjamin Cavell on creating mainstream-adjacent scripted series and the beauty of minimal notes
Ricky Gervais reunites with Netflix for adult animation
After Life creator re-teams with comedy’s stars Tom Basden, Kerry Godliman and Diane Morgan
Double West Midlands drama order for BBC
BBC Studios and Mill Bay Media land daytime commissions following axing of Doctors
Stephen Fry and David Baddiel team for Financial Times drama
It’s A Sin actor leads comedian’s short film about AI’s potential impact on the human brain
Spain’s Atresmedia backs Catalan firm Sábado Time
Barcelona-based production company launched by Catalan duo Sábado Películas and Playtime Movies
BBCS sells Nation’s Dumbest across Europe
Broadcasters and streamers in France, Germany and Finland remake Norwegian format
Netflix top 10: 1 - 7 September
Wednesday, My Life With the Walter Boys, Hostage, Love Con Revenge and Ms Rachel all make this week’s most-watched list
Broadcast magazine - August 2025
Sharon Horgan and Merman; Talent on bad behaviour; Kate Phillips’ genre agenda