All articles by Chris Curtis
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NewsScrutiny of Sky’s £1.6bn ITV M&E takeover set to increase
Culture secretary Lisa Nandy is minded to refer the deal to Ofcom and CMA
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NewsBen Frow at 5: a perfect fit that is coming to an end
The mercurial controller delivered reputational factual and tabloid telly with equal skill and deserves a break after calling time on his own terms
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NewsAnalysis: 5 waits to see how it fits into Skydance empire
International structure and reporting lines still to be determined, as PSB seeks to demonstrate its potential
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NewsEditor of 14 Days in May and The Duty Men dies aged 74
Andrew Willsmore edited acclaimed and iconic docs
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NewsRachel Jupp appointed as BBC News director
Director of documentaries and long form journalism to take on role this month
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NewsDavid Brindley and Stuart Murphy in two-horse race to be named C4 content boss
Grueling five-round process is reaching its conclusion
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NewsDirector general unpacks BBC cuts
Matt Brittin says corporation is communicating with staff as quickly as possible
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NewsPriya Dogra: new programmes director will need to get C4 commissioners working differently
C4 boss acknowledges commissioning and content processes will need to change off the back of major cuts
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NewsOfcom sets out measures to help under-pressure PSBs
Review of advertising and product placement rules on the agenda
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NewsDan McGolpin in the mix for top Channel 4 content job
BBC iPlayer supremo understood to be among final few candidates
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CommentChris Curtis: YouTube is a phenomenon – but let’s say the quiet bit out loud
The platform’s rapid rise has changed the environment for commercial broadcasters writes Broadcast’s editor-in-chief
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The Broadcast InterviewKate Phillips: Shaping a quiet revolution
The BBC’s chief content officer discusses her commissioning overhaul and why she’s pushing the accelerator on digital content
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CommentSky-ITV analysis: scale and scrutiny on the horizon
Will the government approve a deal that suggests British broadcasters can only compete with global players if they join forces, wonders Chris Curtis
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NewsSky and ITV seal landmark £1.6bn deal
PSB strikes crucial supply deal with ITV Studios to secure the likes of Coronation Street and Love Island
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NewsExpectation makes major development hire for entertainment
Katrina Grant will join from Mettlemouse
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FeaturesMichael Grade lobs terms of trade grenade
Outgoing Ofcom chair takes aim at “anachronistic” legislation, suggests BBC amplify its N&R ambitions and shares his thoughts on impartiality
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NewsDavid Abraham calls for major British tech play to safeguard PSM
Former C4 boss urges PSBs and government to invest in a new broadcasting ecosystem
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NewsFilm & TV Charity convenes antisemitism roundtable
Broadcasters, superindies and other organisations sent representatives to discussion on 15 May
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NewsPriya Dogra offers insight into comprehensive review of C4
Work will include assessing spending levels in distinct genres
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NewsC4 pulls Married at First Sight UK while welfare protocols are reviewed
Law firm Clyde & Co and former BBC1 controller Lorraine Heggessey will lead two-headed review