Broadcast Magazine - November 2020

Nida Manzoor: The punk spirit behind We Are Lady Parts

Writer and director on taking inspiration from her own life for her new C4 comedy about a Muslim female punk band

Argonon will adapt to new platforms, content providers and shifts in consumer behaviour as it enters its second decade, says James Burstall

In Conversation: Turton and Mahon on navigating past the pandemic
The C4 and All3 chiefs kicked off Broadcast’s Restart conference with a discussion about the post-Covid future
How Netflix is looking after cast and crew
HR chief Emma Murphy explains how the SVoD giant is supporting freelancers as scrutiny of the industry’s working culture intensifies
Rise of the guessing game
Guessing formats are everywhere following the success of The Masked Singer. Is this a short-lived phase, or a shift in commissioning strategy?

The team behind a groundbreaking episode with a deaf director, writers and actors discuss how it came about and what it means for the industry

Channel 5’s ambitious new original drama aims to reset the narrative around Henry VIII’s second wife

Roku has the tools to make its mark in the streaming world
The US firm has evolved and its user relationships and advertising expertise put it in a strong position, says Kate Bulkley
The UK should open up to the thrills of a writers’ room
There’s always a place for the singular vision but the US approach suits longer runs, says Danny Brocklehurst