All articles by Chris Curtis – Page 9
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CommentGreat shows give succour, even as overnights tumble
Judging performance has never been trickier – but quality will always cut through, says Chris Curtis
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The Broadcast InterviewKevin Lygo: How ITVX will open the doors to fresh ideas
Managing director of media & entertainment on how the launch of the platform and a £160m budget boost will transform ITV’s content strategy
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NewsITV closing in on ‘back to basics’ Big Brother
Broadcaster eyes character-led resurrection of reality juggernaut
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NewsQuestions raised over BBC unscripted restructure
Broadcast explores the unusual circumstances surrounding Kate Phillips’ appointment
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CommentPlaying it safe with familiar content is a risky tactic
Broadcasters are holding their own against the streamers, but too many reboots could undermine that
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NewsGiles and Jermey unpack ITV current affairs success
Department scored third consecutive Bafta for Fearless: The Women Fighting Putin
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NewsDavid Abraham: C4 sale plan ‘utterly baffling’
Calls for regulators to scrutinise decision amid doubts over number of buyers
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NewsKay Mellor dies suddenly aged 71
Rollem founder’s credits included Band Of Gold, Fat Friends & The Syndicate
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NewsDavie: stakes are high as BBC prepares to make cuts
DG warns that the corporation will have to reduce its hours of content
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NewsRevealed: the contenders to be next BBC factual supremo
Five individuals understood to be in the running as recruitment process nears endgame
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CommentThe linear vs streaming battle is a phony war
Rather than one destroying the other, streamers and broadcasters have never been better aligned
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NewsChannel 4 privatisation: the inside story
What now for the top team at Horseferry Rd and C4’s would-be bidders, as DCMS prepares the pathway to privatisation?
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NewsFremantle takes majority stake in Dancing Ledge
Super-indie has backed label since its launch in 2016
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NewsIn-house production on the cards at privatised C4
Government expecting significant interest in buying the PSB
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NewsPact urges government to think again over C4 privatisation
Plus Tory MP Damian Green slams the decision
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NewsParamount+ orders drama double & docs quad
Clapperboard and Buccaneer adapt books, as Fulwell73, Lambent, Wag and Soilsiú land unscripted projects
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CommentTime for broadcasters to dare to be different
ITV’s move into the on-demand world signals a new era as PSBs start to push the boundaries
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NewsBBC sets staff social background target
Annual Plan reveals 25% inclusion target for staff from lower socio-economic backgrounds
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NewsIndustry unites to offer online kids service for Ukrainian refugees
Pact gathers support for YouTube service for displaced children
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NewsApple plucks Fiona McDermott from C4
Broadcaster’s head of comedy will join Jay Hunt’s London-based team