All articles by Alice Redman
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NewsCost of book rights has ‘shot up’ amid IP demand
Mediawan and Banijay scripted execs talk up co-productions in straitened times as way of managing expenses
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NewsSky co-pro boss heralds ‘golden period of documentary’
Jack Oliver also sets out what he is looking for in session at MIP Doc
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NewsNat Geo adds to London commissioning arm
Sarah Peat will work with Carolyn Payne and Simon Raikes
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FeaturesDistributors Index: BBC Studios on the hunt for content with global appeal
Execs Mark Linsey and Kate Ward discuss their aim of getting the best of British TV out to the world
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FeaturesNBCU pushes on with search for international entertainment
From BBC partnerships to filming abroad, the US broadcaster is prepared to travel for good TV
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FeaturesAnalysis: Commissioning falls across the board in 2023
Orders taking a significant tumble in 2023, co-pros in decline and the streamers cutting back according to Programme Index analysis
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NewsITVS on lookout for more content amid slowdown
Global non-scripted content chief points to ‘gap in every genre’
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NewsNewen Studios acquires Felicita
French production company and founder Marie Guillaumond to join TF1-owned giant
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FeaturesEdinburgh announcements confirm commissioning dip
Snapshot from the 2023 festival reveals a decline in the number of shows being greenlit by broadcasters
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NewsC4 delves into death of Pete Doherty party guest
Doc about Mark Blanco commissioned for broadcaster’s First Cut strand
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FeaturesRoundtable: Distributors make their case for building relationships with indies
Our panel bust some myths and highlight the important role they can play
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NewsPhilippa Collie Cousins calls time on UKTV
Broadcaster’s first dedicated drama commissioner exits
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NewsHold the Front Page to return for second series
Sky Max series picks up recommission as Never Mind the Buzzcocks slated for a third run
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FeaturesThe Writers Strike: Broadcast on the picket line
From Paramount to Netflix, Sony to CBS, an on-the-ground account from writers and WGA members about the cause for which they are fighting
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FeaturesBroadcast Indie Summit: Amazon reveals all
The SVoD giant’s full UK team offer insight into its commissioning strategy
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NewsDan Grabiner takes on expanded role for Amazon Prime Video
Head of UK originals given oversight of some key European territories
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FeaturesPSBs buck trend as streamers lead decline in commissions
Broadcast Intelligence’s Programme Index logged 1,748 commissions in 2022, down 9% on the previous year
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NewsC5 seeks factual balance
Adrian Padmore says blend of escapism and issue-driven programming is key, as factual commissioners outline wishlists
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NewsKate Phillips: BBC has a duty to reboot best ideas
Unscripted supremo promises Gladiators & Survivor will be reimagined for new generation