Analysis – Page 3
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CommentThis is what East Asian invisibility looks like
East and South East Asians are asked to consult on projects about their background, but never to lead - something has to change
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CommentWe must nurture the UK’s sport and entertainment output for global success
Whisper’s Sunil Patel urges the government to do more to secure the UK’s future as the global home of entertainment, sport, culture and collaboration
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CommentWe need to shout about women’s contribution to true crime
Women make up the majority of the genre’s viewers and the victims depicted on screen - but they’re also shaping the narrative
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FeaturesIs it time to reset Ofcom’s nations and regions criteria?
Amid the row over what makes a Traitor Scottish, Broadcast asks UK-wide stakeholders what they want to see from the regulator and broadcasters alike
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CommentFatima Salaria: We must say the unsayable
If we want the industry to thrive, there are conversations we can’t keep putting off
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CommentThe time is right to overhaul freelancer rates
Our outdated budget banding structure creates inconsistancy and confusion over budgets and how much freelancers should expect to be paid
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FeaturesAnalysis: Canada doubles down on local storytelling and cultural representation
Canadian commissioners increase factual orders, alongside programmes representing local and Indigenous culture
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CommentBaftas 2025: low-key, leftfield winners are well received
BBC stands tall in Charlotte Moore’s swansong year; The Jury Murder Trial and Would I Lie to You among unexpected winners
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CommentTrump’s film tariff statements raise more questions than they answer
Mooted tariffs will likely harm the very companies he seeks to strengthen, says Bernard Hay of the Creative Industries Policy and Evidence Centre
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Behind The ScenesDead Man Walking: Dan Walker on Death Row, 5
Presenter Dan Walker on his journey to find out about America’s relationship with the death penalty
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CommentTrump’s 100% tariff: No need for panic, for now
Jeremy Roberts, head of TV & film at London legal firm Sheridans, on why calm heads must prevail
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CommentMobeen Azhar: The start I needed and the future we crave
The industry needs talented individuals offering new perspectives to join its ranks - to acheive that, we must invest in the pipeline
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CommentTrue indies have always been the outliers – but we must persevere
Nicholas Sercombe reflects on an increasingly difficult world for independent production companies
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NewsWhat six deals in seven days say about scripted
From splashy drama sales and new models to riskier adaptations, is the scripted storm passing?
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CommentThe development credit row points to the need for a bigger industry rethink
Give credit where it’s due, but industry must be open to equitable models of pay and collaboration, writes Jon Willers
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FeaturesAnalysis: Signs of recovery for UK drama
UK drama commissions in 2024 were up almost a third year on year, according to figures from Broadcast’s parent company GlobalData
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FeaturesQuestion Time – part three: Unpacking indie relations and discussing diversity
In the final special report from the Broadcast Summit, the industry’s biggest names talk response times, transparency and measuring success
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CommentWhy Last One Laughing UK is more than just a (very) funny show
Zeppotron/Initial’s Amazon Prime Video production is great example of a pivot paying off, writes Chris Curtis
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CommentPost-production shouldn’t be an afterthought
Collaboration with post teams from inception to completion can yield dividends, says Arrow Media’s head of post-production Kyran Speirs
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CommentRoy Ackerman: Theatrical feature docs are not the only game in town
Powerful, independent films still have a place on linear channels, with cuts to running times and budgets