Comment – Page 19
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CommentBlack hosts shouldn’t be seen as ‘risks’
My Channel 4 series The Money Maker was a rare example of a black business expert on British TV, says Eric Collins
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CommentDistinctive domestic content is key to our national identity
Streamers have brought more choice but the PSB model must be protected, says Peter Bazalgette
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CommentComparable data will benefit the commercial broadcasters
A cross-media measurement service puts TV in a better position to compete for advertising with the online giants, says Kate Bulkley
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CommentTime to stop undervaluing our production managers
They are the backbone of every show and their worth must be acknowledged and properly rewarded, says Lorraine Heggessey
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CommentWhy do so many shows feature violence against women?
‘Would it really be so hard today to come up with imaginative new plots that don’t involve the brutalisation and murder of women?’
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CommentTiming feels right for reset of freelancer relations
Unprecedented demand for crew sits uneasily with the relentless pressure of many productions
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CommentSaving the planet is TV’s greatest task
Climate change is the big challenge of our future, so where are all the programmes reflecting its importance, asks Studio Silverback’s Colin Butfield
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CommentWill actions match intentions in terms of changing the industry?
The freelance workforce makes changing attitudes about issues such as chronic illness very challenging, writes Laurence Williams
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CommentHow remote commentary can create a better experience for fans
Uzi Kakuda, head HB production & executive producer, CHL and associate director at Infront Productions on how remote commentary can continue post-pandemic
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CommentA sinkhole in Weatherfield? All in a day’s work
Space Studios Manchester’s Dean Sinacola lifts the lid on Corrie’s latest stunt
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CommentWe’ll secure UK radio’s smart speaker future
The government is prepared to legislate to make sure listeners can easily find their favourite UK stations, writes culture minister Julia Lopez
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CommentWhy we need more South Asian writer representation
Giving writers the space to portray ourselves authentically on screen will be life changing for so many people, says Furquan Akhtar
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CommentITVS: recognising production management
The industry has woken up to the invaluable contributions of PMs and its now time we implement change, write Angela Jain and Helen Killeen
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CommentGreat drama can speak to audiences in any language
Foreign-language shows are on the rise as viewers focus on quality of content, not country of origin, says Andrea Scrosati
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CommentLaunching a new studio in the wake of a pandemic
Marylou Thistleton-Smith, founding director of The Voiceover Gallery, reveals the challenges, unexpected positives and reasons behind opening its new studios post-pandemic
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CommentTime to rethink received wisdom around streamers
Co-pro boom is helping streamers feel a true part of the UK industry
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CommentDistributors make right calls to survive
‘Many sales companies have been forced to take make-or-break decisions and switch business models’
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CommentWork with us to usher in a new generation
The boss of Manchester’s Sharp Futures explains why industry partnerships are key to opening up the industry
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CommentComment: How to launch a successful startup
Jon Mason and Varun Parange of VFX talent platform Hotspring provide their top tips for setting up a VFX-focused company in 2021