Chris Curtis
Chris has been a journalist since 2000, specialising in b2b. He has previously covered the hospitality sector for Centaur Communications and the fashion industry for Emap’s Drapers.
Chris joined Broadcast in 2007 as news editor and became deputy editor in 2010.
He was appointed editor in 2014.
Contact info
- Tel:
- 0208 1020827
- Email:
- chris.curtis@globaldata.com
NewsProducers unite to propose HETV tax break revamp
Array of scripted indies exploring how updating the tax credit could mitigate production inflation and dearth of co-pro partners
CommentAnalysis: Alex Mahon’s C4 tenure and what comes next
Chris Curtis: Outgoing boss grappled with privatisation, ad market fluctuations and elusive younger viewers. Her successor may well face the same
NewsWill Sharpe to create Sister comedy for Apple TV+
The Bear’s Ayo Edebiri will star alongside Sharpe in romcom with a twist, Prodigies
CommentWhy Last One Laughing UK is more than just a (very) funny show
Zeppotron/Initial’s Amazon Prime Video production is great example of a pivot paying off, writes Chris Curtis
CommentAdolescence is a shot in the arm for UK drama, not its death knell
The global appetite for British stories is vast, and can be captured by all parts of the industry
FeaturesZig Zag returns: the inside story of insolvency and rebirth
Danny Fenton and Matt Graff unpack the circumstance of Zig Zag Productions’ demise and how their new business has emerged in a better place
FeaturesSharks, geniuses and nosey neighbours: What’s next for ITV entertainment?
Kevin Lygo and Katie Rawcliffe lift the lid on ITV’s next generation of major entertainment series
NewsKinetic’s UK arm hires creative director from ITVS label
First Dates creator Ana De Moraes heads to recently launched UK division of North Road-owned producer
NewsAna De Moraes joins Laura Gibson at Kinetic UK
First Dates creator heads to UK arm of US unscripted powerhouse
NewsMultiStory Media exits entertainment to focus on factual
Circa 10 roles at risk of redundancy as ITVS label narrows genre focus
CommentBBC facing end of an era as Charlotte Moore departs
Chris Curtis: The corporation’s CCO skilfully navigated the streaming revolution, and her role has never been bigger – or more challenging to fill
NewsBBC faces further challenges over Gaza: How to Survive a Warzone
Second letter with more signatories says response to date ‘does not assuage our concerns’
NewsTen66 wins format competition at Realscreen
Hollie Abbott’s new business also has success at Formagination 12
CommentClever tactics and classy shows can help reach young audiences
The digital revolution is here, but the industry knows it and is working impressively to ensure that TV isn’t being left behind
NewsNeil Duncanson set to retire
Indie sector pioneer will end his love affair with North One on Valentines Day
NewsAlexander Gardiner to step back at Rare TV
Exec calls time on storied career to prioritise his health
NewsNoah Media creates branded division
Sarah O’Kane to lead new arm at 14 Peaks: Nothing is Impossible indie
CommentCommissioners and producers need a reset in relations
With a disconnect between tariffs and editorial ambitions, the industry’s key creative relationships feel increasingly fraught, says Chris Curtis
NewsFulwell73 and LeBron James’ SpringHill strike mega-merger deal
Transatlantic company will have a vast unscripted footprint