Comment – Page 2
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CommentBroadcasters overlook the Midlands at their peril
The Midlands region accounts for more than a quarter of BBC licence fee income - it’s time some of that was reinvested, Will Hanrahan says
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CommentBBC and C4 must fight for their future amid political turmoil
A grown-up debate is required – but will the circumstances allow for a nuanced and intelligent exchange?
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CommentTop marks to Strictly for putting inclusivity at its core
The BBC1 show is leading by example, but now the rest of the industry should follow suit, says Fatima Salaria
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CommentRevivals can give broadcasters the edge over SVoDs
Debates over the ’laziness’ of reboots dominated Edinburgh but Scott Bryan argues familiar formats can be challenging and rewarding
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CommentPeaky Blinders: portraying Birmingham in Manchester
Screen Manchester’s Bobby Cochrane on producing the drama in the heart of a busy city
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CommentBBC3 revival is good for society
Digital UK chief Jonathan Thompson argues that return of linear channel represents true value
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CommentA seriously reduced BBC would be disastrous for the industry
Consultation and clear thinking should be behind any funding changes, not political point-scoring
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CommentDigital UK: bringing the PSBs together
As Channel 5 joins Digital UK, chair Caroline Thomson looks ahead to a year of anniversaries
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CommentTime to ‘open doors’ for deaf media professionals
See Hear series producer Camilla Arnold urges TV industry to do more to recruit deaf people
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CommentHow Jamie Johnson tackled racism for CBBC
It was time our children’s football drama addressed the issue, says Anita Burgess
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CommentWhy Strictly’s ‘silent dance’ was so important
Rose Ayling-Ellis and Giovanni Pernice’s extraordinary routine reminds producers why purposeful entertainment is so powerful, says Matt Campion
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CommentWill actions match intentions in terms of changing the industry?
The freelance workforce makes changing attitudes about issues such as chronic illness very challenging, writes Laurence Williams
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CommentTime to rethink received wisdom around streamers
Co-pro boom is helping streamers feel a true part of the UK industry
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CommentPreserving ‘did you see’ moments
The stories behind sporting glory are best told via free-to-air says Jonathan Thompson
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CommentOlympics highlights the shift in power away from PSBs
Sub-licensing deal with Discovery leaves viewers disappointed and illustrates the tough challenges facing the BBC, says Scott Bryan
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CommentPSBs are ignoring their remits in the Midlands
Some regions are more equal than others and broadcasters’ programme spends prove it, says Mike Bradley
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CommentThe BBC should capitalise on Eurovision’s popularity
A Saturday night entertainment show to select the UK entrant would deliver ratings and boost our chances, says Scott Bryan
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CommentN&R indies must target premium factual
The growing number of regional indies means producers must engage SVoDs to land work, says Ben Smith
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CommentFailings of the past must not damage the BBC’s future
Broadcast’s view on the Bashir scandal and Lord Dyson’s report