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CommentKeep the entertainment coming
Genre has real momentum and a few risks can push it to next level
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CommentLet’s rebrand ‘low end’ factual
‘Popular doc series’ is more suitable for these innovative shows, says Hannah Demidowicz
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CommentA postcard from Tokyo
The World Congress of Science and Factual Producers highlights myriad opportunities and looming challenges in specialist factual, says Ed Stobart
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CommentLess is often more with drama
Returning series have their place but let’s champion shorter tales too, says Anthony Kimble
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CommentA new era for natural history
Growing interest from the US will shape the genre for years to come, says Stephen McQuillan
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CommentDiversity should be baked into the DNA of our shows
Sky 1 comedy In The Long Run shows what can be done if we try, says TriForce Creative Network’s Jimmy Akingbola
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CommentTV needs to offer more variety
Our constant diet of quality drama is becoming a little hard to stomach, says Steven D Wright
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CommentA new angle on the slave trade
Getting Samuel L Jackson on board means our series will be seen, says Simcha Jacobovici
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CommentShunning stereotypes is crucial
What constitutes great casting is hard to define but easy to overlook, says Tim Whitwell
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CommentDisabled talent need a break
It’s time for the industry to stop making excuses and give people a chance, says Andrew Roach
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CommentTV brings comfort amid chaos
Return of big entertainment shows provide respite from Brexit crisis
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CommentA reminder of the power of docs
Back-to-basics series like Jade and Thatcher demonstrate real class
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CommentHow we made our RAF series fly
We had to negotiate access at every level, from the pilots to the top brass, says Willard Foxton
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CommentWhy it’s good to talk – and listen
Edinburgh offered reminder of the value of face-to-face discussion
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CommentFunny factual can educate by stealth
Humour can be the most potent weapon in confronting unpalatable truths, says Emily Hudd
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CommentDon’t mess with a winning recipe
Warmth and putting food front and centre is key to MasterChef ’s longevity, says David Ambler
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CommentTV’s duty of care is here to stay
Industry must take ongoing action to safeguard all those involved, says Katerina Capras
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CommentDon’t dismiss the feel-good factor
Entertainment shows are a key weapon in broadcasters’ ratings armoury, says Neale Simpson
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CommentJane Millichip: there’s no ‘norm’ in drama funding
Producers need to be agile as models evolve and new players emerge