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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
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CommentGolden age? You must be joking
Comedy is subjective but the quality is as high as ever, says Phil Clarke
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CommentReinventing 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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CommentWhy 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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CommentDramatic 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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CommentIs 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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CommentLet’s diversify writers rooms
If we want the best, we must give everyone a chance, says Debbie Moon
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CommentWhy 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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CommentSatire 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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CommentWhicker’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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CommentEntertainment ramps up a gear
Genre has tended to be rather samey but new formats are intriguing
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CommentCrunch 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
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CommentMeeting the ethical challenge
Documentary-makers need to debate moral dilemmas, says James Quinn
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CommentMore entertaining changes ahead
Sky is playing for high stakes drama, while entertainment is key for ITV
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CommentHow Downton put UK back on the map
Period drama’s legacy will be that it made the world sit up and take notice of British scripted shows, says Gareth Neame
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CommentPSBs pin hopes on period epics
Having been involved in the early stages of producing HBO’s Game Of Thrones, the BBC must surely be rueing the day it passed on that show.
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CommentLet's keep comedy in the front line
Mainstream comedy is a tough nut to crack but it remains the chief weapon in the scheduling wars, says Simon Lupton
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CommentStrictly Come Dancing in 360 degrees
Christopher Nundy explains why, how and what challenges were involved in Strictly Come Dancing becoming one of the first BBC shows to use immersive technology to create a 360 degree viewing experience.