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CommentMike Darcey: A universally funded BBC is a tougher sell than ever before
With Tim Davie’s proposals for the future of the licence fee not certain to succeed, the BBC will need a plan B
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CommentCulture will be crucial as new leaders get to work
Smart strategies are important, but ensuring everyone is pulling together will be crucial for Kate Phillips, Angela Jain and the new C4 in-house boss
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CommentDiversity is ‘fundamental pillar’ of our industry
CDN members underline necessity for ‘creativity, innovation, and long-term success’ amid global DEI travails
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CommentPeter Strachan: The BBC must do more for talent in the nations
Director who prompted row over Scottish quotas says new expectations must be matched by industry-wide action
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CommentDon’t simply blame US streamers for UK drama health
As a COBA report shows UK-US scripted co-commissions are stable, executive director Adam Minns urges measured analysis over alarmist statements
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CommentBBC facing end of an era as Charlotte Moore departs
Chris Curtis: The corporation’s CCO skilfully navigated the streaming revolution, and her role has never been bigger – or more challenging to fill
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CommentIt’s time for a simpler, more authentic approach to N&R production
Convoluted rules are contributing to the feeling that the BBC is still failing to engage with regional production talent
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CommentBBC Children’s chief: 'Kids' media landscape is in decline'
Patricia Hidalgo urges the wider industry to provide more incentives to make children’s TV
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CommentWhy the words ‘branded content’ are no longer dirty
Bullion Productions’ Jack Newman says the TV industry should be actively collaborating with brands to help them supersize ideas
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CommentJack Thorne: let's think twice about using ‘showrunner’
Writer urges industry to take Tim Davie’s concerns about the term ‘talent’ a step further
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CommentThe decade-long friendship at the heart of Living Every Second: The Kris Hallenga Story
Neil Bonner on a relationship that began when he was a debut director and culminated in a new celebration of the breast cancer campaigner’s life
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CommentStreaming is reshaping the indie sector, as it did viewing habits
The biggest SVoD shows now rival their traditional counterparts and the battle for tentpole titles is polarising production companies
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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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CommentOpen letter to Tim Davie: 10 ways to survive 2027
BBC expert John Mair lays out his thoughts for the director general as the BBC prepares for the future funding debate
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CommentMark Webb: Why The Traitors’ inclusion of disability has been pitch perfect
The disability advocate outlines how the BBC1 format helps disabled people feel seen
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CommentPhilippa Childs: Now is the time to stand up for the BBC
If we allow the BBC to be undermined, our cultural landscape and democracy will be fundamentally weakened
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CommentLucy Frazer: The Media Bill will unleash the full potential of our PSBs
Culture secretary praises broadcasters but says ‘success today is not a guarantee of success tomorrow’
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CommentAlexander Jacob: Doctors cancellation puts a generation of talent at risk
Director warns loss of a key training ground could have huge impact, and urges greater investment in continuing drama
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CommentSimon Evans: Bringing down the curtain on Staged
The lockdown comedy is the product of a strange time, but it continues to resonate even as it draws to a conclusion
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CommentThe challenges of navigating a summer of discontent
Indies and freelancers face a tough period as inflation pushes up costs and commissioning falls, says Chris Curtis