Analysis
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FeaturesChannel 4’s in-house proposals: an impossible balancing act?
C4’s newly unveiled plans to move into in-house production have sparked sector-wide debate. Here’s what we know so far - and what questions remain
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Ratings5 and C4 step up drama rivalry
Viacom-owned 5 has been more successful in finding returners, but C4 may have just found one of its own
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FeaturesC4 looks for the ‘wow’ factor in current affairs content
Controversial geopolitical stories, agenda-setting investigations and deep dives into tech are on Louisa Compton’s wishlist
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Behind The ScenesGo Back To Where You Came From: Disagreement, danger and understanding
The producers of C4’s controversial fact-ent series on keeping contributors safe in some of the most dangerous places on earth
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FeaturesBrian And Maggie: How Baby Cow shrugged off co-pro woe
Executive producer Sarah Montieth reveals how this British drama about Brian Walden’s infamous interview with Margaret Thatcher made it to screen
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Behind The ScenesSwiped: Boldprint Studios delivers a lesson in life without technology
Producers Naomi Gayler and Leah Green discuss the results of their social experiment and the challenges of working with a group of young people
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CommentKate Bulkley: C4’s YouTube strategy is a lesson in youth engagement
The broadcaster has shifted its mindset to harness the power of a company previously considered a rival
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CommentIan Katz: C4’s future is bright as spend returns to pre-covid levels
Chief content officer says tough decisions had to be taken, but the broadcaster is now in a stronger position to support indies
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FeaturesNo joke: comedy in crisis
Top producers and broadcasters come together to discuss the current state of the genre and what can be done to ensure the laughs keep on coming
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FeaturesC4 looks to futureproof comedy with Playgrounds scheme
New fund will complement Blaps and provide a more experimental space for budding talent
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Behind The ScenesMog’s Christmas: Festive feline fun from Lupus Films
How 63 artists worked to produce 170,000 animated frames in a distinctive hand-drawn style
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FeaturesAnalysis: The fractured relationship between indies and C4
Suppliers have criticised the broadcaster for its handling of the commissioning slowdown and what they see as poor communication
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FeaturesAlex Mahon sets out Channel 4’s perspective on the challenges of 2023
Chief executive addresses indies’ concerns and offers update on financial performance
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CommentThe challenges of navigating a summer of discontent
Indies and freelancers face a tough period as inflation pushes up costs and commissioning falls, says Chris Curtis
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Behind The ScenesKidnapped – The Angel Lynn Story: The ethics of filming a story of abuse
Wonderhood Studios navigated a complex consent issue to bring the tragic story of a victim of coercive control to screen
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Behind The ScenesTempting Fortune: Adventure with a tempting twist
Voltage TV format, sold by Cineflix Rights, sends contestants on a trek across South Africa to win £300k – if they can keep their desires in check
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FeaturesAnalysis: Northern Ireland indies battle to be noticed
NI producers say they feel left out by the PSBs, struggle to establish relationships with commissioners and lack returnable formats
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The Broadcast InterviewInterview: Russell T Davies and Nicola Shindler
The Nolly writer and Quay Street boss on their new ITVX drama and 30 years of working together
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CommentTo box set or not? Industry grapples with release dilemma
A more balanced approach appears to be emerging as broadcasters experiment with different strategies
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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