Analysis – Page 29
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The Broadcast InterviewPaul Whitehouse and Charlie Higson: having the last laugh
As their award-winning show Down The Line returns to Radio 4, the Fast Show alumni question why the creative freedom of radio can’t translate to TV. Paul Whitelaw reports.
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The Broadcast InterviewJanice Hadlow, BBC2
With the BBC facing swingeing cuts, critics of BBC2 have called its role into question. But a new slate of commissions will redefine the channel, its controller tells Catherine Neilan.
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The Broadcast InterviewPete Thornton, Comedy Central
Having secured a higher Sky EPG slot, Comedy Central’s commissioning editor wants to bring more UK comedies to the channel and increase its original programming.
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The Broadcast InterviewKate Harwood, BBC drama
BBC drama has been on a roll under Kate Harwood, with a string of hits from Five Days to South Riding. So have we seen the last of the Victorian classics?
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The Broadcast InterviewUS TV: packaging for the perfect pitch
In our second extract from Broadcast’s US commissioning report, three agents explain how the system works in the States and offer some tips and advice on approaching the networks.
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The Broadcast InterviewFirecracker Films: our Big Fat Gypsy success
As Gypsy-mania sweeps the country, Firecracker Films bosses Mark Soldinger and Sue Oriel tell Lisa Campbell about their plans to take the format to the US, spin-off series and more.
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The Broadcast InterviewAndrew Newman, Objective Productions
Objective Productions’ new chief exec wants the indie to branch out from comedy and fact ent and work with a range of broadcasters, just so long as it’s ‘good telly’.
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The Broadcast InterviewThe Garden: seeds of success
Having left Shine Group to set up The Garden, Nick Curwin and Magnus Temple are putting quality first, they tell Chris Curtis.
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The Broadcast InterviewMonkey’s Kingdom building
NBCU-owned indie eyes the US after making key hire and winning major E4 commission.
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The Broadcast InterviewRuth Jones: keeping everything Tidy
Sky 1 asked for ‘the British Roseanne’, but Tidy Productions’ first major commission snowballed into something bigger. Ruth Jones tells Robin Parker about taking control.
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The Broadcast InterviewDanny Cohen, BBC1
The new controller of BBC1 is looking to shake up its content across all genres. He tells Catherine Neilan about his plans to take the channel in a more experimental direction
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The Broadcast InterviewThe pitfalls of network TV
Want to work in network TV in the US? Veteran comedy producer Mitchell Hurwitz, creator of cult series Arrested Development, has some words of warning. Robin Parker reports.
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The Broadcast InterviewCheryl Taylor, BBC comedy
With shows such as Rev and Miranda, BBC Comedy is thriving under controller Cheryl Taylor. She tells Catherine Neilan about her latest commissions and the challenges the genre faces.
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The Broadcast InterviewTerence Winter, Boardwalk Empire
The showrunner on Sky Atlantic’s flagship US drama acquisition Boardwalk Empire talks to Michael Rosser about recreating Atlantic City and his weekly chats with Martin Scorsese.
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The Broadcast InterviewSophie Turner Laing, entertainment/news, Sky
Ahead of the launch of Sky Atlantic, the managing director of news and entertainment tells Alex Farber about her plans to woo customers with quality US drama and original commissions.
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The Broadcast InterviewDavid Abraham, Channel 4
Eight months into his tenure, C4’s chief exec has built his team and laid the foundations for post-Big Brother creative renewal. He tells Chris Curtis what to expect from the revamped PSB.
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The Broadcast InterviewDiana Howie, factual, ITV
ITV’s factual commissioning editor is keen to explore ideas beyond the countryside-based series she introduced in early evening slots, such as Countrywise and The Lakes.
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The Broadcast InterviewGrant Mansfield and Natalka Znak, Zodiak USA
With the US remake of their BBC3 hit Being Human about to start on the SyFy channel, Zodiak USA’s chief executive and chief creative officer tell Catherine Neilan about working in LA.
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The Broadcast InterviewFactual Commissioning Report: Top tips for getting your idea greenlit
In the third extract from Broadcast’s Factual Commissioning Report, creatives at five leading factual indies offer their tips and inside knowledge on the best ways to grab the attention of commissioners.
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The Broadcast InterviewFactual Commissioning Report: how to score a global hit
A top factual distributor and a leading buyer offer their perspectives on taking a strong factual programming concept through to commissioning and international success.