All Broadcast Magazine articles – Page 27
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Behind The ScenesDeep Fake Neighbour Wars: Faking it for laughs
Tiger Aspect’s Deep Fake Neighbour Wars uses state-of-the-art technology to show ‘celebrities’ feuding with each other over the garden fence
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FeaturesBroadcast Sport Tech Innovation Forum: City Studios sets the standard for in-house content
A panel of execs from Manchester City FC’s new studio set-up discuss how it has transformed the way the club creates content
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FeaturesStudios rush to expand as demand soars
New facilities are being built around the country and existing sites are expanding, but concerns remain over soaring energy costs and a lack of crew
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FeaturesRoundtable: Doc-makers stand up for right to take risks
Four winners of this year’s Grierson Awards share their concerns about the documentary space
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The Broadcast InterviewAndy Harries on Left Bank’s third act
With a raft of commissions for both terrestrial channels and streamers already in the works, the drama indie is well prepared for life after The Crown
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CommentScott Bryan: Rebranding channels can create confusion rather than clarity
Updating long-established channel and platform names for the streaming age doesn’t always pay off
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CommentNo one wins if the balance of reboots tips too far out of kilter
It makes sense for broadcasters to play it safe, but reboots are limited and offer no guarantees
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RatingsGenre overview tables: September consolidated
Including top 10 drama, entertainment and current affairs programmes
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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