All Broadcast magazine analysis articles
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FeaturesAnalysis: PSB prominence: too little, too late?
With Ofcom’s recommendations winning informal government support, confidence is growing that legislation is on the way. But will it come soon enough?
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Features
Breaking into the comedy boys’ club
Despite repeated calls for more comedy shows with female writers, the latest stats from Broadcast’s Programme Index suggest progress has been slow
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Features
AFP comes into its own
Ad-funded programming is enjoying a resurgence as its reputation improves and traditional ad spots take a hit from the pandemic
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The Broadcast Interview
Asacha plots an empire
Pan-European group has been steadily acquiring production firms and has now gained a foothold in the UK with the acquisition of Wag TV
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Features
Analysis: The indie sector has its say
Comments from 100-plus respondents to the Indie Survey provide an unvarnished snapshot of life as a producer
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Features
British comedy hits the US sweet spot
Interest in UK series remains strong across the pond, with growing demand for remakes and finished tapes
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Features
A new era in US politics
ITV News’ Emma Murphy on Biden’s America and moving the political narrative away from Donald Trump
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Features
The NHS’s Covid challenge
As his reports lay bare the true impact of the pandemic, BBC News reporter Clive Myrie laments that TV crews were not allowed into hospitals sooner
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Comment
Streamers must stop hiding behind the big numbers
Lack of transparency over ratings is confusing for viewers – and may even be hurting the platforms’ smaller shows, says Scott Bryan
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Features
In conversation: how to write a hit ITV drama
The writers of The Bay and Finding Alice discuss their creative process and unravel the layers that make up must-watch television
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Features
Trump’s toxic legacy
ITV’s Robert Moore and C4’s Matt Frei on reporting on US politics – and what could be in store for the UK media landscape
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Features
Speed of recovery crucial for ITV
Some of the broadcaster’s biggest and most lucrative brands remain under pressure going into 2021
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Features
Content key as Disney battles with Netflix
Global streamers to increase spend on original programming
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Features
C4 hunts fresh ideas in pivot to digital
Uncovering All 4-friendly shows is a primary goal for commissioning teams
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Features
Sky set to ramp up in-house production
Beyond drama and comedy, Sky Studios is likely to take a more active role in funding documentaries
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Features
The stage is set for UK studios
Demand is rocketing as production gets back on track, but new facilities and site expansions are coming down the line
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Will C4’s digital plan work?
Mixed response from producers and grandees to Future 4 strategy
