All Comment articles
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CommentAfter a century of documentaries, we must prevent an exodus of talent
Grierson Trust MD Sylvia Bednarz says supporting freelancers and training the next generation must be priorities for the documentary genre
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CommentWhy it’s time for the UK’s creative industries to wake up to India
Consultant Jonathan Badyal argues that scale, streamers and soft power are reshaping global culture
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CommentHow to make digital experiences feel more human
The feeling of presence requires depth, motion, timing, and sound working in harmony, then we can feel fully immersed, says Nokia’s Saverio Blasi
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CommentWe must be proactive as we move beyond traditional commissioning
Llinos Griffin-Williams looks at the emerging funding models and warns the industry must be deliberate about moving forward
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CommentHow becoming a job share team made us more than the sum of our parts
Secret Genius’ senior games producers Sammy Summers and Tasha Colvin on how the productions benefit when two people work as a single unit
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CommentLet’s not be hasty on the great TV switch off
A premature switch-off risks turning the digital divide into a chasm, says Arqiva consultant and former ITV exec Christy Swords
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CommentJonathan Thompson: We must work together to embrace the digital-only future
Ignore the naysayers — with proper collaboration, no one will be left behind, the Freely boss says
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CommentTop 10 comment articles of 2025
Including Alf Lawrie, Fatima Salaria, James Burstall, Camilla Lewis and Dorothy Byrne
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CommentScience programming can be saved with bold, multi-platform storytelling
The Royal Institution Christmas lectures show how much love there still is for the genre, says Windfall’s David Dugan
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CommentCollaboration musn’t be used as a euphemism for exploitation
Expecting development producers to accept they may only get paid if a show is made will squeeze them out, an anonymous freelancer warns
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CommentIndies need to talk to each other if we want to thrive
Curve Media chief executive Camilla Lewis on what she learned from bringing together 60 of the top unscripted indies
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CommentNetflix’s takeover of Warner Bros is a threat to jobs and entertainment diversity
Head of Bectu Philippa Childs says the impact of the deal could go far beyond workers’ terms and conditions
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CommentComment: How Indie docs can give the big dogs a run for their money
Jonny Madderson of JustSo explains why the company’s Broadcast Sport winning documentary Hustle and Run was so well received
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CommentDoes the next director general really need to be a journalist?
With little proof that having a newshound at the helm will help the BBC avoid scandal, perhaps it’s time to look further afield argues Steven D Wright
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CommentKate Bulkley: The next disruption could be just around the corner
YouTube and creator-led content are having their day, but producers must be alert to how quickly things can change
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CommentRoy Ackerman: The industry gatekeepers are no longer needed
While the content custodians of old had their place, it’s time to look forward and embrace the creator economy
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CommentLorraine Heggessey: Every doc should find a place for those at start of career
Only a radical and properly resourced plan can ensure the health of the genre over the long term
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CommentIs it time to rethink what ‘creator’ means?
Banijay Rights’ Shaun Keeble on the far-reaching role of distributors on YouTube and why they matter
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CommentEmbracing digital content creation requires a shift in mindset
There are plenty of challenges to tackle when embracing digital, but our traditional production skills will stand us in good stead
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CommentWho’s ready to run the BBC – and push for board reform?
Tim Davie’s successor will face the same battle over bias, so a governance overhaul feels essential, writes Chris Curtis