Comment – Page 15
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Sky needs dramas that can get the nation talking
Pay-TV giant’s splurge on original content has yet to pay dividends, says Stephen Arnell
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Building the long tail of TV drama
Letting viewers choose how to watch your shows expands their reach over time, says Gary Davey
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Sitcoms need new life not resurrection of past glories
Lack of risk-taking means the genre has not joined TV’s golden age, says James Cary
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Juniper TV: C4 Muslim doc can kickstart debate
Critics of our survey are ignorant - and attacks were predictable, says Samir Shah
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Historical accuracy is paramount in period drama
An obsession with weather and an ear for slang have helped Julie Summers ensure ITV’s WW2 drama Home Fires is authentic.
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Why we all must take risks on emerging comedians
TV needs to act decisively or there won’t be a new generation of talent, says Iain Coyle
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Comedy works perfectly on social media if done well
Twitter is great for continuing the laughs once the show has ended, says Laura-May Coope
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Golden age? You must be joking
Comedy is subjective but the quality is as high as ever, says Phil Clarke
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Reinventing drama for Kenya
Lisa Sabina Harney’s debut as a series director took her to Nairobi, with a mission to empower women on- and off-camera.
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Why The X Factor remains on song
Executive producer Richard Holloway explains why The X Factor remains part of the fabric of the nation, despite declines in ratings and reports of the show’s demise
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Dramatic accuracy helps OJ drama hit the mark
Detail makes for gripping viewing, says the editor of the BBC’s coverage of the 1995 trial
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Is this really a golden age of UK drama?
To be on the same footing as international rivals, we need original stories, says Peter Ansorge
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Let’s diversify writers rooms
If we want the best, we must give everyone a chance, says Debbie Moon
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Why Watch became W
Despite some hits, Watch’s identity had become insistent. We needed to refocus on the viewer, writes Steve North
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Satire is the perfect way to take our politicians to task
UK has a fine tradition of satirical shows, but we need to keep it alive, says Simon Lupton
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Whicker’s legacy will keep next generation curious
Our award can rekindle interest in one-off TV docs that challenge viewers, says Jane Ray
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Entertainment ramps up a gear
Genre has tended to be rather samey but new formats are intriguing
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Crunch time for The X Factor brand
Can Cowell and co woo back advertisers and undo the damage of this year’s lacklustre year, asks Manfred Abraham