Broadcast Interview – Page 15
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The Broadcast InterviewIvan Dunleavy, Pinewood Shepperton
Pinewood’s chief executive tells George Bevir about working with producers to keep down costs, plans for international expansion, and why a good studio is about more than space.
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The Broadcast InterviewAndy Zaltzman: blowing his own bugle
On reaching a landmark 200th edition of his satirical podcast The Bugle, Andy Zaltzman talks to Michael Rosser about its global appeal - and surviving on voluntary subscriptions.
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The Broadcast InterviewJan Frouman and James Baker, Red Arrow
After buying stakes in four UK indies in 18 months, Red Arrow has set its sights on joining the ranks of the global giants - but first it needs to nurture its new properties.
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The Broadcast InterviewDimitri Doganis and Bart Layton, Raw TV
Having struck gold in the US, Raw TV’s bosses tell Balihar Khalsa about their home ambitions and why they value their independence
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The Broadcast InterviewStuart Murphy, Sky
Sky’s director of entertainment channels says he wants to make his portfolio more like Sky Sports – but first there’s something he wants to get off his chest.
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The Broadcast InterviewRoger Mosey, London 2012 director, BBC
The BBC’s director of London 2012 tells Chris Curtis how the corporation intends to take gold with its Olympics coverage, with 24 dedicated channels, online streaming and some new presenting faces
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The Broadcast InterviewMurphy: how I’ve tackled personal and professional challenges
Sky director of entertainment talks about raising the bar, giving producers freedom – and being gay.
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The Broadcast InterviewAndy Taylor, digital, All3Media
All3Media’s commercial and digital director is keen to exploit the potential of YouTube. He tells Alex Farber how the indie’s original content can make a splash in the online world.
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The Broadcast InterviewNick Mirsky, Channel 4
Channel 4’s new deputy head of factual talks to Balihar Khalsa about reaching out to documentary-makers, taking fixed rig to new places and bringing clarity to commissioning.
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The Broadcast InterviewJane Root, Nutopia
Former BBC2 controller and Nutopia founder Jane Root tells Chris Curtis about widening the indie’s scope – and why history documentaries can have broad appeal.
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The Broadcast InterviewDan Baldwin, Talkback
Talkback’s new managing director tells Jake Kanter why the recession has been good for the Celebrity Juice producer.
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The Broadcast InterviewBen Cavey and Sophie Clarke-Jervoise, Tiger Aspect
Tiger Aspect is going back to being ‘funny and talent led’ following the departure of Clive Tulloh and a merger of its comedy and entertainment teams.
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The Broadcast InterviewAlison Sharman, factual and daytime, ITV
ITV’s director of factual and daytime talks to Jake Kanter about reining in celebrity travelogues, the downfall of Daybreak and why these are the ‘most exciting times’ to be at the broadcaster.
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The Broadcast InterviewTwenty Twenty: Tim Carter, Meredith Chambers
Twenty Twenty’s chief exec and creative officer have successfully applied entertainment values to serious subjects. They tell Alex Farber how they are simply mimicking life’s ‘sense of fun’
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The Broadcast InterviewKim Shillinglaw, BBC, science and natural history
The BBC’s commissioning editor for science and natural history is investing in developing programmes that will take viewers on an unexpected journey.
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The Broadcast InterviewKevin Lygo, ITV Studios
ITV Studios’ boss wants to build bridges with commissioners and is on the hunt for the next big international hit – but he’s not bothered where the idea comes from.
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The Broadcast InterviewNeal Street Productions
Film and theatre have been fertile ground for Neal Street in recent years, but the success of BBC1 drama Call the Midwife has focused attention back on its third arm – TV.
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The Broadcast InterviewDarren Childs, UKTV
UKTV’s low-profile chief exec has been busy getting its house in order for the past 18 months. But with a spending rise now kicking in, he’s stepping into the spotlight.
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The Broadcast InterviewDavid Crane and Jeffrey Klarik
The Hollywood couple who have found themselves making a sitcom in the UK about a UK couple making a sitcom in Hollywood tell Robin Parker about blurring fiction and reality.
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The Broadcast InterviewDamon Pattison, Lucky Day
After a string of daytime commissions, Lucky Day is targeting teatime, with Sky ‘at the top of the list’.