Comment – Page 16
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CommentHelp is at hand when your day job becomes traumatic
Don’t be afraid to ask for support when work takes a tough turn, says David Richardson
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CommentDetermination and self-belief helped us to reach our documentary destination
We managed to show a new side to China despite being in the shadow of McGregor and Boorman’s Long Way Round, says Ryan Pyle
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CommentWhich drama has the might to take Downton’s crown?
Broadcasters have backed series they think will equal drama’s success, says Stephen Arnell
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CommentBig doesn’t always mean better
Don’t let drama’s scale fixation squeeze out the middle ground
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CommentEscape To The Chateau: filming a French fairytale
Ahead of its final episode on Sunday, director Paul Crompton blogs on the experience of creating and making Channel 4 series Escape To The Chateau.
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CommentDoc/Fest 2016: inspiring change
2016 is a year of far-reaching decisions. Some to be made by the people, some not. The EU referendum. The American elections. The future of public broadcasting.
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CommentSingle docs provide a perfect opportunity to be distinctive
This genre can hold its own against its series counterpart and drama, says Alisa Pomeroy
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CommentHidden worlds of the rich will prove a bigger draw
Factual shows around benefits will take a back seat to luxury lifestyles, says Dan Whitehead
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CommentThe South Bank Show: opening up the arts
The South Bank Show has become one of the most important cultural records we have, says Phil Edgar Jones
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CommentBBC drama can only thrive with ambitious leadership
Whoever takes the helm will need to have strong creative vision - and a thick skin
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CommentPutting new talent on the right path
It’s time to untangle the often impenetrable routes in the profession, says Bryan Elsley
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CommentThe story behind a successful Korean co-pro
The Bridge founder Amanda Groom this week won an award for the Most Significant Contribution to the UK-Korea TV Creative Collaboration at an event organised by the London Korean Drama Club. Here she reveals the story behind RTS Award-nominated S4C film Tears of Blood, which was co-produced by a Korean ...
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CommentSky 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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CommentBuilding 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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CommentSitcoms 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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CommentJuniper TV: C4 Muslim doc can kickstart debate
Critics of our survey are ignorant - and attacks were predictable, says Samir Shah
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CommentHistorical 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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CommentWhy 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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CommentComedy works perfectly on social media if done well
Twitter is great for continuing the laughs once the show has ended, says Laura-May Coope