Broadcast Interview – Page 22
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The Broadcast InterviewJana Bennett: banging the drum for a bolder BBC
The director of BBC Vision wants to demonstrate the BBC’s value by making it surprising and different.
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The Broadcast InterviewDavid Nutter: the networks’ head starter
David Nutter is the most sought after director of drama pilots in US television - not bad for a man who started in TV after a chance meeting on a golf course.
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The Broadcast InterviewDavid Frank, Zodiak Media Group
The chief executive of the rebranded Zodiak Media Group tells Chris Curtis about managing creativity and plans for a £1bn IPO.
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The Broadcast InterviewAndrew Davenport: the master of children's TV
The creator of two of the most successful ever pre-school shows, Teletubbies and In The Night Garden, talks to Stuart Derrick about licensing and maintaining the integrity of the brand.
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The Broadcast InterviewSir Martin Sorrell: ushering in an era of partnerships
From Project Canvas and the iPad to the new regimes at ITV and Channel 5, the WPP chief executive tells Chris Curtis why TV needs to open up, broaden its horizons and embrace change.
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The Broadcast InterviewJustin Gorman, entertainment, Channel 4
C4’s head of entertainment plans a series of bold, risky and live shows for next year as the end of Big Brother presents an opportunity to refresh the schedules.
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The Broadcast InterviewMark Damazer: Signing off from BBC Radio
In this exclusive interview, the outgoing Radio 4 controller discusses leaving the ‘best job in broadcasting’ and the controversies that marked his six years in the role.
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The Broadcast InterviewJohn Smithson, Darlow Smithson
Darlow Smithson’s co-founder talks to Robin Parker about joining Endemol and how technology is changing documentary-making.
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The Broadcast InterviewAlison Sharman: new queen of breakfast TV
The ITV director of factual and daytime talks to Jake Kanter about her decision to replace GMTV with Daybreak and why Adrian Chiles and Christine Bleakley are worth every penny.
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The Broadcast InterviewCharlotte Moore, BBC1 docs
The documentary commissioning editor for BBC1, BBC2, BBC3 and BBC4 is looking for series and one-offs with “purpose” and “proposition” that can really make an impact.
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The Broadcast InterviewAnthony Horowitz: Outspoken star of TV drama
The hugely successful author and writer of ITV hits such as Foyle’s War and Collision discusses the impact of reality TV and why he’s unlikely to work for the BBC again.
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The Broadcast InterviewNick Bullen, Spun Gold
Spun Gold’s MD tells Jake Kanter how networking and relationship building has helped the indie become a major force in daytime TV.
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The Broadcast InterviewHenrietta Conrad, Princess Productions
Her legendary people skills have helped the company she co-founded win a series of high-profile commissions. Chris Curtis speaks to the hard-working boss of Princess Productions.
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The Broadcast InterviewPolly Hill, drama, BBC
The BBC’s head of drama for England is on the lookout for series and a relationship drama. And, she tells Ben Dowell, it’s ideas that matter most, whether from new writers or old hands.
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The Broadcast InterviewLucy Lumsden, comedy, Sky
The satellite broadcaster’s head of comedy tells Alex Farber she is looking to commission the UK’s best writers and wants clever, edgy shows that appeal to a mainstream, family audience.
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The Broadcast InterviewAnthony Geffen, Atlantic Productions
The Atlantic founder tells Paul Hoggart about the indie’s recent move into feature films, and pioneering work in TV production.
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The Broadcast InterviewStéphane Courbit, Banijay
He’s 45, rumoured to be worth €400m and counts Sarkozy and Arsene Wenger among his friends. In a rare interview, David Wood meets the Banijay boss intent on growing his empire.
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The Broadcast InterviewJohn Linwood: driving the BBC's digital revolution
The broadcaster’s chief technology officer tells Will Strauss about progress on the Digital Media Initiative and moving to HD and 3D.
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The Broadcast InterviewJonathan Stadlen, Pulse Films
Pulse creative director Jonathan Stadlen tells Jake Kanter about the pressure to deliver after the success of Pineapple Dance Studios
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The Broadcast InterviewNick Wilson, Five
He’s produced some of the seminal kids’ TV shows of the past three decades, and the long-serving director of children’s at Five is not afraid to speak his mind.