All Comment articles – Page 6
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CommentTalk of the ‘old boy’ problem is missing from our EDI conversations
The dominance of the privately-educated in TV means the industry is missing out, says one anonymous writer
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CommentOpinion: John Balson wanted the industry to know freelancers are not 'expendable'
The Talent Manager’s Sarah Lee calls for the industry to reset its freelancer relations
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CommentPeter Williams: how I secured the crowning moment of my career
The inside story of how TV journalist legend Peter Williams, finally retiring aged 90, achieved the unthinkable by interviewing The Queen
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CommentEnergy and empathy: a personal tribute to Michael Mosley
BBC Studios head of science unit Andrew Cohen describes three decades of friendship with the outstanding producer-turned-presenter
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CommentCamilla Lewis: When you hire female-led teams, the results speak for themselves
Women are often employed on docs tackling traditionally female subjects, but doing things differently can create powerful, exciting films on any topic
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CommentMike Darcey: If only there was a way to combine streamer watch lists
There is more choice than ever but the proliferation of platforms makes it hard to remember what you wanted to see
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CommentWhy our comedy roundtable was a serious business
Re-establishing the genre’s place in the mainstream was a key topic of discussion at our decent debate sponsored by Pinewood TV Studios
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CommentDanny Sanz: The international production industry sees this election as an opportunity
From an international perpective, it would be great for TV to play a role in the return of Cool Britannia
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CommentMatt Risley: Ignore the possibilities of YouTube at your peril
Using the video platform requires new language and insightful reading of the data - but will pay dividends
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CommentSmall indies call for solutions to market turbulence
Victoria Powell outlines a number of measures that producers believe could sustain the sector during the slowdown
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CommentPhilippa Childs: Why is sustainable progress on EDI so painfully slow?
It’s not enough to set targets - the departure of senior EDI figures in the UK suggests we need to commit to making real change
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CommentHenry Birkbeck: The government must follow through on Independent Film Tax Credit
Done properly, the IFTC, in concert with the AVEC and VGEC, has the potential to meaningfully move the dial for film and television
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CommentAndrew Fremlin-Key: What are the potential legal ramifications of Baby Reindeer?
Baby Reindeer was a great show, but is ringing serious alarm bells for lawyers
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CommentLiz Tucker: Why are there still so few women on comedy panel shows?
Despite efforts to create gender balance, we’re still not there - and it’s not good enough to blame the unwelcoming atmosphere
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CommentBarrington Paul Robinson: We must open the doors to new talent
The Responder creative producer explains how early career support can make all the difference
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NewsWhy the best sports docs aren’t really about sport
John McKenna, CEO of documentary producer Noah Media Group explains what ‘sport documentary’ really means at this point in time
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CommentAdam Jacobs: Why it might be time for guerilla commissioning
The creative director of Quintus Studios on getting unscripted ideas greenlit in difficult times
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CommentWhy the truth about climate change is a fiendish challenge for broadcasters
The deeply political nature of the issue must be confronted head on, writes Alf Lawrie
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CommentNeil Thompson: GMB’s commitment to live TV is key to success
A decade of being topical and ‘in the moment’ has transformed our breakfast news bulletin into a global brand, says the Good Morning Britain editor
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CommentFatima Salaria: When TV gets representation right, it can be inspirational
Programmes like This Town and Defiance show the power of great storytelling to challenge, provoke and inspire