All Broadcast Magazine articles – Page 6
-
RatingsFlintoff bowls them over in India
Field Of Dreams On Tour surpasses debut run with 3 million average, while Sky’s House Of The Dragon ends tamely
-
Behind The ScenesOutrageous: Rivalry and rebellion in the upper class
UKTV & BritBox International’s story of the Mitford sisters aims to transcend its mid-20th century setting to appeal to a modern, global audience
-
CommentDanny Brocklehurst: There’s still a need for drama with a distinctly UK flavour
Shows with specifically British themes may lack global appeal, but it is vital that we keep making them
-
FeaturesThe Piano: Hitting all the right format notes
Already a big hit in the UK and Netherlands, distributor Fremantle is hoping for further success for the format in Spain, Germany and Denmark
-
The Broadcast InterviewAlisa Bowen: Opening up new worlds for Disney+
Flexibility in terms of content mix, subscriber viewing habits and price points is key to Disney+’s streaming strategy, says the platform’s president
-
FeaturesEnd Credits: Barry Jossen
A+E Studios president on Indiana Jones, the Flintstones and a killer cheese board
-
FeaturesPBS Masterpiece on the hunt for quality UK drama
US network keen to commission or partner on British series from skilled writers with top-tier talent attached
-
CommentScale is smashing, but has it got out of hand in drama?
The scripted arms race has catapulted the genre into new territory – but the funding model is creaking, writes Chris Curtis
-
FeaturesEnd Credits: Mirella Breda
The Lime Pictures unscripted chief on Bilie Jean King and missing out on a chance to dance with Bruce Forsyth
-
FeaturesSky cites ‘authentic talent’ as key criteria for Arts and Max
Commissioners say they are looking for talent with credibility and a genuine connection to the subject
-
RatingsGenre overview tables (June 2024 - 28-day consolidated)
Including top 10 comedy, entertainment and sport programmes
-
RatingsChannel 4 drama gets political
PSB has found success with crime in the past and is broadening its horizons
-
RatingsHouse of the Dragon return lacks fire
Second series of Sky’s GoT prequel is well down on debut, but Netflix’s Eric shines after 28 days
-
RatingsThe Piano slips and Queenie struggles
C4 format is down on series one, while new comedy drama fails to match slot predecessors
-
RatingsDouglas sees off Doctor and Professor
ITV drama delivers more than Professor T and Ncuti Gatwa in his first proper outing as the Time Lord
-
RatingsSewers stitch together a decent run
Finale of BBC1’s Sewing Bee pulls in 4.3 million, but C5’s The Night Caller fails to match previous efforts
-
CommentFatima Salaria: Why I wanted to be part of factual drama’s golden age
A move into new territory was daunting, but I’m relishing the chance to tell under-represented, real-life stories,
-
FeaturesWho’s afraid of Artificial Intelligence?
Should the rise of AI be an industry concern? Broadcast’s survey of indies, broadcasters and post houses reveals the impact the technology is having
-
FeaturesRevealed: fresh efforts to improve working life for freelancers
Broadcasters and trade bodies have reconvened to update the Freelance Charter and try to instigate real change
-
FeaturesAnalysis: How the indie sector is being turned inside out
Lambert, Holland, Featherstone, Turton, Hincks and many more have their say