All Comment articles
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CommentHas virtual production lived up to the hype?
Garden Studios’ VP supervisor Sam Kemp examines whether the technology has achieved the mainstream adoption predicted five years ago
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CommentWhy more indies should take inspiration from Time Team
The Development Network founder Jon Willers digs into direct-to-consumer programming
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CommentFrom hospital to courtroom: why scripted TV’s next boom is legal
Banijay’s Steve Matthews argues that turning to trusted genres is not laziness but an evolutionary necessity
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CommentJon Sen: It’s time to face up to UK drama’s structural problem
The newest addition to Broadcast’s roster of columnists unpacks why the industry must not mistake a few hits for long-term health
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CommentWhistleblowing protections are crucial – but on their own, they’re not enough
Everyone must feel supported to speak up before change can really happen, says Culture Shift chief executive Gemma McCall
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CommentWhy local journalism matters more than ever after record breaking election coverage
Digital output and old fashioned conversations were at the heart of extensive reach, writes BBC Local political reporter Kathryn Stanczyszyn
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CommentClass diversity must be about more than opening doors
To combat inequality, we have to ensure people can stay in the industry once they’re here
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CommentNAB 2026: AI maturity, interoperability and creator economy dominate
After three days of meetings with 30 companies at NAB 2026, several key themes emerged
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CommentThe lasting impact of sexual harassment should not be underestimated
The damage this kind of abuse does to survivors’ careers is perpetuating gender inequality, says academic Anna Bull
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CommentIan Katz: the outsider who faced an uphill task
Outgoing C4 programming boss delivered more successes than many credit him for – but he never quite got the indie sector on side, writes Chris Curtis
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CommentFaraz Osman: Those who cast magic on our screens deserve an award
Casting drives the success of factual TV, but the people involved go unrecognised, unlike their drama counterparts
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CommentKate Bulkley: Can the consolidators match the might of the streamers?
Legacy media companies must look beyond ‘bigger-is-better’ mergers if they are to truly compete with the streaming giants
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CommentProgramming isn’t the problem - it’s how PSBs reach the viewers
The appetite for traditional TV remains, so broadcasters must find new ways to get their shows in front of viewers writes Chris Curtis
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CommentConfidence grows as indies learn to adapt
‘Some of the genuinely existential threats facing production companies in recent years seem to have eased’
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CommentLeader: Matt Brittin - an unlikely DG
Broadcast editor-in-chief Chris Curtis analyses the rationale behind the appointment of the former Google exec to run the BBC
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CommentComment: How League of 72 Redefined EFL Content for Digital Fans
After Party Studios’ Dave Horner explains how the re-launched Sky Bet and EFL partnership channel has doubled its following and achieved viral moments
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CommentToo much true crime is suffocating the documentary sector
Exec producer Neil Grant reveals his disillusionment at the glut of predictable films and his fears for the genre’s future
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CommentBig names offer backing to the BBC
Senior figures join Broadcast’s BBC consultation contribution to explain why a well-resourced, confident corporation is vital to the wider TV industry
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CommentI don’t work for the BBC but… its commitment to educating audiences is life-changing
Patrick Holland is the latest industry leader to reveal what matters most to them about the corporation ahead of the charter review
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CommentI don’t work for the BBC but… when the media landscape changes, it has always led the way
Dominic Young is the latest industry leader to reveal what matters most to them about the corporation ahead of the charter review