Analysis – Page 34
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The Broadcast InterviewAndrew Mackenzie, factual entertainment, C4
The media and government furore surrounding Boys And Girls Alone has not curbed the Channel 4 head of factual entertainment’s appetite for provocation.
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The Broadcast InterviewKim Shillinglaw, BBC science and natural history
The BBC’s outspoken science and natural history commissioning editor wants to combine more accessible programming with more challenging pieces.
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The Broadcast InterviewMatt Groening and Al Jean, The Simpsons
The creators of The Simpsons are celebrating 20 years of the iconic series but, as Michael Rosser discovers, there is still plenty more to come, and some fresh ideas in development.
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The Broadcast InterviewBen Stephenson, BBC Drama
BBC Drama has come under fire over the past year, but its commissioning controller is not looking back as he strives to improve the broadcaster’s output.
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The Broadcast InterviewMichael Parkinson: King of chat
John Lennon, Lauren Bacall, Muhammad Ali - Sir Michael Parkinson has interviewed them all. Lisa Campbell talks with the broadcasting legend about his 40 years in the business.
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The Broadcast InterviewHelen Warner, C4 daytime
After the Carol Vorderman and Paul O’Grady scuffles, C4’s head of daytime could be forgiven a little reticence, but on the contrary, Robin Parker finds daytime is making waves.
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The Broadcast InterviewFive comes out fighting
Our partnership remains strong, Five’s Dawn Airey and Richard Woolfe tell Lisa Campbell.
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The Broadcast InterviewOrion Ross, Disney Channels
Disney Channels’ vice-president of original series is aiming to treble European animation output over the next few years, and is looking for ideas for 14 pilots.
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The Broadcast InterviewAlan Clements, STV
Director of content Alan Clements tells Kate McMahon about his first year at STV, defends his decision to use opt-outs to fund home-grown content and reveals his plans for a US office.
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The Broadcast InterviewAaqil Ahmed, BBC head of religion and ethics
The BBC head of religion tells Katherine Rushton why the row over his appointment is trivial, how class is more crucial than race and what he plans to do with Songs Of Praise.
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The Broadcast InterviewShane Allen, Channel 4
Channel 4’s new head of comedy is always seeking fresh ideas to pilot, but is concerned the current climate of caution will lead to lacklustre output across the board.
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The Broadcast InterviewMarc Watson, BT Vision
BT Vision chief executive Marc Watson is confident that he can revive the fortunes of the broadband service, but accepts that sport plays a crucial part.
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The Broadcast InterviewSimon Nelson, BBC Multiplatform
The BBC’s multiplatform team wants ambitious ideas. Simon Nelson tells Lucy Rouse about his vision and the commissioners give their tips.
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The Broadcast InterviewVictoria Jaye, BBC Multiplatform
Head of fiction and entertainment multiplatform commissioning. Responsible for commissioning strategy and financial management for drama, entertainment and comedy cross-platform.
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The Broadcast InterviewRosie Allimonos, BBC Multiplatform
Multiplatform commissioning executive, BBC Drama, Films and Acquisitions
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The Broadcast InterviewMartin Trickey, BBC Multiplatform
BBC multiplatform commissioning executive, comedy.
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The Broadcast InterviewDr Jo Twist, BBC Multiplatform
Multiplatform commissioning executive, Entertainment and Switch.
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The Broadcast InterviewJames Hunt, Sky Arts
Sky Arts has gone from having no hours of commissioned programmes to more than 200 hours a year. Head of programming James Hunt tells Lucy Rouse the secret of its success.
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The Broadcast InterviewJane Rogerson and Clare Laycock, UKTV
Rebranding UKTV Style was an opportunity for Home’s channel head and her director of factual to make their mark with a slew of stylish commissions.
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The Broadcast InterviewNick Fraser, Storyville
BBC4’s Storyville editor Nick Fraser has a reputation for being unrelentingly highbrow - so why does he want the series to be funnier? He reveals all to Katherine Rushton.