All articles by Chris Curtis
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NewsBBC poised to name Kate Phillips as content supremo
Former unscripted director set to succeed Charlotte Moore imminently
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NewsLisa Nandy pledges AI legislation rethink
Culture secretary emphasises ‘if it doesn’t work for the creative sector, it won’t work for us’
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NewsTim Davie lays out charter renewal wishlist
Director general keen to see funding mechanism updated
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NewsWayne Garvie: C4’s in-house production plan is “ridiculous”
Sony’s international production chief predicts the broadcaster’s recently revealed initiative will fail
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CommentBaftas 2025: low-key, leftfield winners are well received
BBC stands tall in Charlotte Moore’s swansong year; The Jury Murder Trial and Would I Lie to You among unexpected winners
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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
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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
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NewsWill Sharpe to create Sister comedy for Apple TV+
The Bear’s Ayo Edebiri will star alongside Sharpe in romcom with a twist, Prodigies
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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NewsAna De Moraes joins Laura Gibson at Kinetic UK
First Dates creator heads to UK arm of US unscripted powerhouse
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NewsMultiStory Media exits entertainment to focus on factual
Circa 10 roles at risk of redundancy as ITVS label narrows genre focus
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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
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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’
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NewsTen66 wins format competition at Realscreen
Hollie Abbott’s new business also has success at Formagination 12
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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