Comment – Page 13
-
CommentInternational Women’s Day
As the debate surrounding the representation of women on our screens builds momentum, International Women’s Day on 8 March provides an opportunity for broadcasters to focus on programming that celebrates female talent, and demonstrates that increasing the representation of women on our screens is a cause worth fighting for, everyday ...
-
CommentMake Bradford British, Channel 4
Richard McKerrow provides a behind the scenes look at documentary Make Bradford British, which aired last night.
-
-
CommentSurvival depends on tax breaks
Treasury must listen to the cause of British animation and drama.
-
CommentA timely pot of Gold for comedy
UKTV has followed Sky 1 in investing in mainstream comedy - now it’s time for the terrestrials to follow suit.
-
CommentThe jewel in the year’s TV crown
The Jubilee will be a traditional affair – has the BBC got it right?
-
-
CommentHunt begins for the next DG
The BBC has done its best to manage the news that Mark Thompson’s time as DG is coming to an end – but the race to succeed him is now really on.
-
CommentTV’s light shines in the gloom
Quality drama, comedy and entertainment keep viewers gripped.
-
CommentForce isn’t the answer for film
Government must not railroad broadcasters into lending support.
-
-
Comment
A paradise lost in time
Awash with Caribbean cliches, Death in Paradise was a missed opportunity to move on from outdated stereotypes of laidback islanders and stuffy colonialists, says Jamaica-born writer Carol Russell
-
CommentIt’s time we measured up
We must have the means to track diversity to tackle the lack of it.
-
CommentBafta: give writers their due
Taking a short-term view is not the answer to long-term creativity.
-
-
CommentBBC needs to deliver clarity
Suppliers have a right to know much is being spent across genres.
-
-
CommentTime for a little C4 mischief
Broadcaster needs programmes that pack a punch to attract key audience.
-
CommentIs VoD finally coming of age?
Netflix may find it hard going in the UK, but the market is developing.