All articles by Chris Curtis – Page 8
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The Broadcast InterviewAndy Harries on Left Bank’s third act
With a raft of commissions for both terrestrial channels and streamers already in the works, the drama indie is well prepared for life after The Crown
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CommentNo one wins if the balance of reboots tips too far out of kilter
It makes sense for broadcasters to play it safe, but reboots are limited and offer no guarantees
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NewsGovernment expected to call for sale of C4’s Horseferry Rd
Future of iconic building in doubt as prospect of privatisation diminishes
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CommentStripped shows and indie deals prove factual firepower
The genre is showing its strength with a raft of indie acquisitions and some bold and punchy scheduling
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NewsEnvironment secretary serenades C4 execs
Thérèse Coffey offers supportive singalong at broadcaster’s 40th birthday bash
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NewsCurve snapped up by Night Train Media
Greatest Auction producer seals deal on back of bumper year
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CommentBBC and C4 must fight for their future amid political turmoil
A grown-up debate is required – but will the circumstances allow for a nuanced and intelligent exchange?
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NewsC4 sale slips off political agenda
Industry execs and political figures claim government has gone cold on privatisation
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CommentMipcom returns in full force to an industry in a state of flux
The production boom continues apace, but industry is grappling with a raft of new challenges
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NewsMahon doubles down on evidence in latest privatisation twist
C4 chief executive notes that the legislative agenda has changed
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NewsDrive to Survive indie snaps up Monkey head
Sam Lawrence joins Box to Box Films after five years at Made in Chelsea label
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NewsRaw / Studio Lambert format and Tyson Fury doc set for Netflix
Sam Crack appointed as entertainment team expands
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CommentBreakout British hits can help Netflix navigate its wobble
Dip in subscribers increases the stakes in the streaming wars
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The Broadcast InterviewRamping up mass entertainment
Daisy Lilley and Ben Kelly seeking populist fare
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The Broadcast InterviewNetflix UK: the inside story
Anne Mensah, Anna Ferguson and Mona Qureshi on how the US SVoD giant allows them to experiment and push the boundaries
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NewsC4 and Love scrap Kids In the Wild in pre-production
Ambitious Contestable Pot commission shelved four months after being announced
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NewsWebb-Lamb reunites with C4 alumni to launch indie
Mothership targets unscripted projects of scale
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CommentHeatwave offers chance to seize climate change challenge
From reducing carbon emissions to influencing behaviour through storytelling, the industry has a chance to make a difference
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NewsLords report urges BBC to embrace funding debate or risk ‘stagnation & decline’
Calls on government to ensure public are consulted over major changes