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CommentDanny Brocklehurst: Unique British comedy must not be allowed to disappear
Though our humour may not always travel, fresh and innovative stories about life in the UK remain vital
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CommentTrue crime needs honesty, not sensationalism
Criminology professor David Wilson looks at the upcoming trends in the true crime genre
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CommentThe future of intimacy coordination: beyond scripted TV
Dating Naked intimacy consultant Tommy Ross-Williams outlines their role on the MTV format and why it could be beneficial for the unscripted arena
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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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CommentDanny Brocklehurst: There’s still a need for drama with a distinctly UK flavour
Shows with specifically British themes may lack global appeal, but it is vital that we keep making them
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CommentMaking the jump from headmistress to director
Waterloo Road’s Angela Griffin on how she realised her ambitions to direct after three decades in front of the camera
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CommentScale is smashing, but has it got out of hand in drama?
The scripted arms race has catapulted the genre into new territory – but the funding model is creaking, writes Chris Curtis
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CommentBritish and Irish co-pros just make sense
As neighbours we already have so much in common - and there’s never been a better time to collaborate, says Julianne Forde
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CommentContinuing drama is key to addressing TV’s class challenge
The talent working on soaps and long-running drama is right under the industry’s nose - and it is routinely ignored, writes Jon Sen
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CommentTV’s anti-Muslim bias has real-world implications
Hostility towards Muslims in broadcast media contributed to the riots and is driving journalists away, says Tamanna Rahman
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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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CommentRachel Corp: Public service broadcasting is vital in these troubled times
ITN chief executive says misinformation-fuelled violence has highlighted the importance of trustworthy, accessible reporting
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CommentPeter Williams: how I secured the crowning moment of my career
The inside story of how TV journalist legend Peter Williams, finally retiring aged 90, achieved the unthinkable by interviewing The Queen
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CommentEnergy and empathy: a personal tribute to Michael Mosley
BBC Studios head of science unit Andrew Cohen describes three decades of friendship with the outstanding producer-turned-presenter
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CommentWhy our comedy roundtable was a serious business
Re-establishing the genre’s place in the mainstream was a key topic of discussion at our decent debate sponsored by Pinewood TV Studios
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CommentAndrew Fremlin-Key: What are the potential legal ramifications of Baby Reindeer?
Baby Reindeer was a great show, but is ringing serious alarm bells for lawyers
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CommentLiz Tucker: Why are there still so few women on comedy panel shows?
Despite efforts to create gender balance, we’re still not there - and it’s not good enough to blame the unwelcoming atmosphere
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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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CommentDan Li: Red Eye’s representation of South East Asians is long overdue
SE Asian actors are too often confined to minor, stereotyped roles - but mercifully things are starting to change
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CommentLucy Pilkington: Co-pros aren’t scary - think of them as dating
Co-production can be a quick fling or a long-term thing - but the right partnership can be a win for everyone involved