All Broadcast Magazine articles – Page 32
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FeaturesAre sketch shows ripe for revival?
Once a TV staple, the genre has been largely consigned to the sidelines in recent years, but success in the digital space could herald a comeback
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CommentScott Bryan: Old gems can be as big a draw as shiny new releases
Archives full of brilliant shows are a powerful but underused weapon in the battle for viewers’ attention
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FeaturesGrace Boswood and Sinead Greenaway: What next for tech innovation?
In the keynote session at the Media Technology Conference, C4’s Grace Boswood and the BBC’s Sinead Greenaway discussed how technology should evolve to meet the challenges the industry faces
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FeaturesEnd Credits: Mark Iddon on his career in TV
UKTV’s commissioning editor for comedy entertainment on puppets, Jackass and ’80s camcorders
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FeaturesSuccession: How Avanti and True North are passing on the leadership baton
Indie founders reveal how they are handing over the reins to the next generation
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CommentPeter Bazalgette: Change of PM must not derail a vital media bill
Government upheaval should not distract those in power from getting the regulatory regime in order
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CommentHeatwave offers chance to seize climate change challenge
From reducing carbon emissions to influencing behaviour through storytelling, the industry has a chance to make a difference
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FeaturesRoundtable: Setting standards for true crime
Senior executives share their thoughts on how best to protect and support contributors
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RatingsGenre overview tables: April consolidated
Including top 10 comedy, drama, and children’s programmaes
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RatingsDetective drama retains its appeal
As ITV’s Morse-related series come to an end after 35 years, Stephen Price looks at how the new cops on the block compare
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RatingsMore 4 relishes a Great spring
Great British History Hunters joins channel’s slate to good effect, as Sky Atlantic finds a solid recipe in Julia
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RatingsNo. 9 lures young and upmarket viewers
Series opener is best yet for both ABC1s and 16-34s, but C4’s Taskmaster is down on previous runs
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RatingsPeaky bows out with an ABC1 high
Final series scores highest ever average for upmarket demo, while ITV’s Ipcress File fades after bright start
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RatingsDivorce drama dips for final run
Last series of The Split falls short of previous outings, but Derry Girls bows out on a high
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FeaturesEnd Credits: Andy Mundy-Castle on his career in TV
The Doc Hearts founder on food, football and getting advice from Angela Rippon
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FeaturesCreative Review: Wild living, aliens and sharks
UK post houses’ best recent work, from youngsters roughing it in the wilderness to extraterrestrial visitors and stunning underwater photography
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The Broadcast InterviewRichard Watsham on taking UKTV all the way to the Baftas
Director of commissioning discusses Big Zuu’s success, making W free-to-air and broadening the range of originals across UKTV channels
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FeaturesStreamers turn their sights on family-friendly content
Streamers are prioritising co-viewing, with a slate of new stories as well as reboots of classic brands
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FeaturesBBC Comedy Festival puts regional comedy in the spotlight
Top of the agenda was harnessing new voices to come up with the next generation of hits
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FeaturesRomesh Ranganathan and Benjamin Green: Beta males with big ambition
Ranga Bee’s co-founders are on the hunt for fresh faces as the indie gears up to launch its first standalone shows