All Broadcast Magazine articles – Page 23
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RatingsDoc closes final case with a series high
ITV’s long-running drama gets a fond farewell, while BBC1’s Bloodlands fails to match debut outing
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RatingsDaytime falls below pre-Covid levels
Having increased significantly during lockdown, afternoon viewing is down 13% on 2019
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RatingsBuzzcocks on par as Drag Race stumbles
Sky Max reboot continues where it left off, while RuPaul fails to match previous BBC3 outing
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RatingsSouth America no match for Lakes
Simon Reeve’s latest adventure pulls in less than recent UK trips, while a C5 favourite returns in fine fettle
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RatingsCrime thrillers hit the target
Stripped BBC1 drama Crossfire and ITV’s Monday night thriller The Suspect both draw a decent crowd
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FeaturesEnd Credits: Steve Monger
The Roughcut TV producer on his love of foreign crisps, boxing and Ian Wright
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FeaturesBroadcasters target young with rise in digital content
Short-form commissions and social media talent key to battle for younger audiences
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The Broadcast InterviewLlinos Griffin-Williams on the quiet revolution at S4C
With a focus on co-productions and younger audiences, the chief content officer is leading a transformation of the Welsh-language channel
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FeaturesBroadcast Sport Leaders’ Forum: The future of sports broadcasting
C4’s Pete Andrews, BBC Sport’s Ben Gallop and Sky Sports’ Yath Gangakumaran discuss partnerships, platforms and the impact of new players
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CommentStripped shows and indie deals prove factual firepower
The genre is showing its strength with a raft of indie acquisitions and some bold and punchy scheduling
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FeaturesC4 at 40: What does the future hold?
Stewart Purvis, David Abraham, Jan Younghusband and Stephen Lambert reflect on a successful past and the bumpy road ahead
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CommentDanny Brocklehurst: Think hard before bringing a real-life murder case to screen
Audiences love true crime, but film-makers need to consider its impact on the community involved, says Danny Brocklehurst
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CommentKate Bulkley: Economic uncertainty won’t put the brakes on M&A boom
Hunger for intellectual property will continue to drive acquisitions from strategic buyers in spite of rising debt costs, says Kate Bulkley
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CommentFaraz Osman: What’s the alternative to Twitter?
Broadcasters and producers have few other ways to connect with audiences and get feedback on their shows, says Faraz Osman
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RatingsSitcom genre is alive and well
While the half-hour comedy format may not be quite the draw it once was, 17 have made it to air so far this year
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RatingsRoaring start for return to Westeros
GOT prequel gathers sizeable audience after 28 days, but fewer than predecessor’s last outing
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RatingsGenre overview tables: August consolidated
Including top 10 entertainment, factual and sport programmes
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RatingsPortillo travelogue keeps up the pace
Pyrenees series in step with C5’s other recent celebrity trips, while C4’s thriller benefits from catch-up
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RatingsMarriage has its ups and downs
Semi-stripped BBC1 drama fades after solid debut, while ITV’s The Suspect makes a promising start
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RatingsStrictly wins the Saturday dance-off
Return of BBC1 ratings juggernaut takes a toll on ITV’s The Masked Dancer and The Voice UK