Alice Redman
FeaturesFactual commissioners seek warm programming with purpose
BBC, Channel 5, ITV and Discovery execs outline ambitions in the genre
NewsC4: Steph Show symbolises daytime tone
Head of daytime Jo Street tells producers the Expectation format will give an indication of her ambition for her slate
FeaturesHow to break the US
Broadcast Intelligence report on why scripted drama indies should boldly pitch to some of the biggest names in American programming
FeaturesWhat Britain Buys and Sells in a Day is emblematic of commissioner strategy
Why the DSP production presses the right buttons for BBC speciast factual
FeaturesRaft of commissions announced at Edinburgh
Pick of the new programmes revealed at this year’s festival
FeaturesQuibi searches for ‘lighthouse’ content
Upcoming streamer has been reported as having the potential to revolutionise both short form and SVoD
FeaturesDisney+ banks on existing IP strengths
This weekend at Comic-Con, Marvel announced that its series for Disney+ will follow-on and be an integral part of storylines from the studio’s cinematic releases. The move illustrates how much Disney+ is banking on gaining subscribers through utilising the wealth of IP at its fingertips.
FeaturesRandom Acts strand offers opportunities for creatives to “stretch their legs”
Commissioning editor Catherine Bray on how her strand offers opportunities for a wide range of filmmakers
NewsViacom sets out kids’ wishlist
Louise Bucknole seeks ideas on creativity, outdoor play and fairy tales for channel portfolio
FeaturesBFI’s Young Audiences Content Fund set on Supporting Producers
Panel outlines options for assistance in securing development or production funding
FeaturesWhat to expect from BBC4 – Broadcast Digital Awards Channel of The Year
After scooping up the Channel of the Year award at last week’s Broadcast Digital Awards, BBC4 looks set to continue landing larger audiences with ground-breaking programming spanning from specialist factual to drama
FeaturesWhat to expect at Children’s Media Conference 2019
Commissioners from the BBC, Sky, S4C and Viacom outline their plans
FeaturesMTV UK broadens programming strategy
Kelly Bradshaw, vice president and brand lead for MTV outlines the channel’s “broadening” programming strategy.
FeaturesNat Geo seeks blue-chip docs
Broadcaster targets high-profile names behind the camera in move away from talent-led series
FeaturesQueens rule on National Geographic
Wildstar Films producing female-focused series, Queens, for National Geographic
NewsStriving for a better balance
To mark International Women’s Day, Broadcast Intelligence spoke to commissioners and creatives about efforts to improve TV’s gender equality