Broadcast Interview – Page 18
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The Broadcast InterviewJoe Godwin, BBC Children's
On stage at the Children’s Media Conference, the BBC Children’s director told Lisa Campbell about inclusivity, the move to Salford and the false distinction between “fun and worthy stuff”.
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The Broadcast InterviewGraham Smith and Mark Robson, Grand Scheme
With experience from both sides of the commissioning table, the duo behind new venture Grand Scheme want to help indies develop projects and win work.
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The Broadcast InterviewArrow Media: From super-indie to start-up
Having tasted life at a super-indie, John Smithson and his partners are going back to their programme-making roots with start-up Arrow Media. Catherine Neilan hears their plans.
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The Broadcast InterviewThe next twist in Lime's tale
Whilst TOWIE’s runaway success has proved convincingly that Lime Pictures can create a strong offer alongside Hollyoaks, the indie has a lot more up its sleeves.
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The Broadcast InterviewJimmy McGovern: Blood, sweat and tears
Outspoken drama writer Jimmy McGovern still has plenty to get off his chest, as Kate Rowland, organiser of last week’s BBC Writer’s Festival, discovered. Broadcast presents the highlights.
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The Broadcast InterviewDavid Booth and Kerry Taylor, MTV
Following its shift up the Sky EPG, MTV’s senior execs are on the hunt for ob docs, fact ent, scripted and structured reality series that can deliver on a global scale.
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The Broadcast InterviewKaren Smith and Jamie Munro, Shine TV
Shine TV’s MDs have not been resting on their laurels since News Corp bought its parent earlier this year, with comedy-ent and daily live shows on their radar.
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The Broadcast InterviewMark Bell, arts, BBC
Despite the threat of cuts, it’s business as usual for the BBC’s arts commissioner - with ideas for BBC3 and more partnerships high on his wishlist.
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The Broadcast InterviewRussell T Davies and Julie Gardner
A love of high-concept blockbusters unites the creator and executive producer of Doctor Who spin-off Torchwood. They tell Chris Curtis how a tie-up with Starz has taken the show to the next level.
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The Broadcast InterviewJohn Myers, Radio Academy
The incoming head of the Radio Academy wants the BBC to improve efficiencies across its popular music stations, and its commercial rivals to have more leeway.
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The Broadcast InterviewJeroen Oerlemans & Andrew Hornett, ESPN
ESPN set up a UK channel in just six weeks after picking up Setanta’s Premiership games. With the rights up for grabs again, it is stepping up its ambitions.
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The Broadcast InterviewJan Younghusband, music and events, BBC
The BBC’s commissioning editor for music wants to give viewers a more ‘immersive’ experience - and indies without a background in the genre shouldn’t be put off.
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The Broadcast InterviewJohn Cassy, Sky 3D
Sky has filmed more than 100 live events in 3D and its dedicated channel has a burgeoning arts and factual slate. But the story has to come first, its 3D head tells Robin Parker.
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The Broadcast InterviewDarrall Macqueen: Maddy Darrall, Billy Macqueen
Since returning to the indie fold two years ago, Darrall Macqueen has gone through a period of dramatic change. So what next for the kids’ TV producer?
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The Broadcast InterviewLuis Silberwasser, Discovery Networks International
Discovery Networks International’s content supremo has lured Julian Bellamy to execute his programming strategy. Can he get the production community on board?
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The Broadcast InterviewZai Bennett, BBC3
Having put ITV2 on the map with Celebrity Juice and TOWIE, BBC3’s new controller says he wants to be known as a risk-taker - and comedy is first on the agenda.
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The Broadcast InterviewPhil Morrow, Wild Rover
From its small base in Belfast, Wild Rover is making huge inroads into US TV. It’s managing director tells Lisa Campbell about working with Jerry Bruckheimer and Nigel Lythgoe.
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The Broadcast InterviewRob Woodward, STV
STV’s chief executive opens up to Jake Kanter about Taggart, local TV, diversification, cracking the US - and that legal battle.
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The Broadcast InterviewThe Comedy Unit
With a series of hits under its belt north of the border, including Burnistoun and Gary: Tank Commander, The Comedy Unit has its sights set on the rest of the UK.
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The Broadcast InterviewBBC Entertainment: Mark Linsey
The BBC’s controller of entertainment wants more ideas from indies for primetime slots on Saturdays, particularly live shows with an interactive element.