All Broadcast Magazine articles – Page 33
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FeaturesAnglo-French relations in the spotlight
Production and distribution ties couldn’t be stronger as demand for high-end drama drives co-operation
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FeaturesIn conversation: Sarmad Masud and Furquan Akhtar
The director and writer swap notes on the relationship between their roles and the challenges they have faced in their careers
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FeaturesGlued to the Screen: Succession
The despicable characters at the heart of the show are hard to care about, but Jesse Armstrong’s superb script keeps you coming back, says Alex Morris
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CommentGreat shows and good souls lift the spirits after a tough year
WFTV winners and Broadcast Awards nominees shine a light on the sector’s remarkable fortitude
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FeaturesDavid Frank remembered: a giant of the indie sector
Friends and colleagues reminisce about the man who championed producers and helped grow the indie sector
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CommentDon’t lose sleep over turning of the jobs merry-go-round
We all obsess over who’s in or out, but while people always move on, the quality of shows will win out, says Ash Atalla
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FeaturesStarzplay eyes crime drama with international appeal
Streamer is offering a range of deals as it hunts for ‘dark, edgy’ shows
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RatingsCovid drama helps C4 to 4m
Jack Thorne-penned Help is channel’s second best drama of the year behind Russell T Davies’ It’s A Sin
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RatingsComedy dramas raise a smile
ITV’s The Larkins beats BBC1’s Outlaws for overall audience but the latter is more popular with 16-34s
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RatingsSingle docs fight to make their mark
Links to an anniversary, ties to a drama and stories about royalty are among the best ways to hook viewers
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RatingsMash and Outsiders start well for Dave
Nish Kumar satire smashes slot average while camping comedians prove a match for Taskmaster.
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RatingsBBC1’s Cleaner scrubs as well
Comedy passes 5 million after 28 days, with strong 16-34 following and a significant device viewing boost
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FeaturesBroadcast Sport Leaders’ Forum: The future of sports broadcasting
Sky Sports’ Steve Smith and Discovery Sports’ Scott Young focusing on the most important issues in the fast-changing sector in 2021
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FeaturesEnd Credits: Annalisa Dinnella
The Sex Education writer on stand-up, sleeper trains and Italian food
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FeaturesGrowth of social content opens doors to smaller indies
Opportunities are emerging as broadcasters bid to reach younger audiences
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FeaturesGlued to the Screen: Alma’s Not Normal
This awkward, hilarious show deals sensitively with some dark subjects without ever creating a sense of hopelessness, says Llinos Griffin-Williams
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CommentAdopt the ‘grow-pro’ model to give a leg up to smaller indies
Both sides would benefit if the bigger players were required to join forces with smaller firms to land a commission, says Faraz Osman
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FeaturesAnalysis: Landmark deal on climate content
Broadcasters & streamers came together at Cop26 and pledged to ensure that issues surrounding climate change are given a higher profile
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CommentBlack talent need chances to make it in the mainstream
Commissioning for Black History Month is one thing, but diverse casting all year round would make a bigger difference, says Fatima Salaria
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CommentPractical challenges make commissioning so hard
Our survey suggests that being swamped by email poses more problems than fostering creativity