Broadcast Interview – Page 25
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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.
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The Broadcast InterviewSimon Dickson, Channel 4
Channel 4’s deputy head of documentaries wants a leftfield angle and isn’t afraid to take a gamble. The risks have paid off with groundbreaking programming.
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The Broadcast InterviewJana Bennett, BBC Vision
Director of BBC Vision Jana Bennett talks about BBC bashing, shifting production to the nations and regions and the reasoning behind the Strictly/X Factor scheduling clash.
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The Broadcast InterviewSimon Bohrsmann, National Geographic
National Geographic’s UK general manager is keen to find more fresh and appealing shows to keep the channel relevant in a fiercely competitive British market.
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The Broadcast InterviewAndy Parfitt, Radio 1, popular music, 1Xtra, Asian Network
Andy Parfitt has a lot on his plate as controller of Radio 1, popular music and head of 1Xtra and Asian Network, but he still finds time to keep tabs on Chris Moyles.
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The Broadcast InterviewRichard Melman, AETN UK
Celebs? No thanks. And forget WWII overkill. This channel head wants history that hits home with a capital ‘H’. Robert Shepherd finds out about the future for programming the past.
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The Broadcast InterviewHilary Salmon, BBC executive producer
Executive producer Hilary Salmon may be rather reserved, but she’s the woman behind the corporation’s noisiest dramas. Katherine Rushton finds out why she has a lot to shout about.
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The Broadcast InterviewTom Loosemore, 4iP
Attention all web-savvy indies and bedroom developers: 4iP’s interactivity guru wants you. Robin Parker talks to the man with his finger on the button of Channel 4’s online PSB fund.
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The Broadcast InterviewRob Clark, Fremantle Media
Fremantle’s president of global entertainment wants shows with mass appeal. It’s a belief that has brought us Got Talent and made the company into a major global player.
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The Broadcast InterviewTom Toumazis and Cathy Payne, Endemol Worldwide Distribution
Tom Toumazis and Cathy Payne reveal Endemol’s plans for its new distribution business - and tell Michael Rosser what they’ll be up to at Mipcom.
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The Broadcast InterviewDarren Childs, BBC Worldwide Channels
BBC Worldwide channels managing director Darren Childs has turned the corporation’s commercial arm into a major international player. He tells Michael Rosser about his ambitions for growth.