Comment – Page 39
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CommentIn a divided world, local news brings us together
BBC local interim director Robert Thompson on the importance of storytelling from every corner of the country
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CommentAfter a century of documentaries, we must prevent an exodus of talent
Grierson Trust MD Sylvia Bednarz says supporting freelancers and training the next generation must be priorities for the documentary genre
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CommentWe must be proactive as we move beyond traditional commissioning
Llinos Griffin-Williams looks at the emerging funding models and warns the industry must be deliberate about moving forward
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CommentLet’s not be hasty on the great TV switch off
A premature switch-off risks turning the digital divide into a chasm, says Arqiva consultant and former ITV exec Christy Swords
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CommentNetflix’s takeover of Warner Bros is a threat to jobs and entertainment diversity
Head of Bectu Philippa Childs says the impact of the deal could go far beyond workers’ terms and conditions
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CommentDoes the next director general really need to be a journalist?
With little proof that having a newshound at the helm will help the BBC avoid scandal, perhaps it’s time to look further afield argues Steven D Wright
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CommentThe BBC Trump scandal is about more than one bad edit
There are deep structural problems which led the BBC to its current predicament, writes Hugo Ward
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CommentDorothy Byrne: The BBC’s biggest problem is its silence
The BBC has shot itself in the foot, not through inherent bias but by failing to take action when the crisis hit
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CommentMark Urban: The BBC must get a grip on its internal approach to tackling bias
Ex-BBC journalist Mark Urban on the workforce divisions at the root of what has become a deep crisis for the BBC
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CommentMipcom 2025: a market of proactivity, partnerships and positivity
Like A Shot West boss Henry Scott shares his key takeaways from Cannes
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CommentSociety – and our industry – needs action to combat normalised anti-Semitism
Executive producer Neil Grant calls for decisive action not platitudes, and warns colleagues are afraid to be open about their identity
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CommentRachel Corp: None of us can save public service journalism alone
Trusted journalism has never been more important and the industry must adapt and collaborate to save it, the ITN chief executive says
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CommentWhere are all the funny women?
Despite a few high-profile successes, there are still depressingly few sitcoms written by women. Chelsea Kania asks why
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CommentAs TV doors close, we must look to digital to thrive
The TV Collective’s Simone Pennant explores the paths to survival and success for global majority creatives who can’t wait for change
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CommentMark Browning: It’s time to modernise the TV industry
Consolidation isn’t something to fear, it’s an opportunity to create stability and growth, says the chief executive of Zinc
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CommentFatima Salaria: Long may heretical voices be heard at MacTaggart
The industry and the festival both need to be prepared to engage with the uncensored truth
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CommentTV is in trouble - but keeping its promises on diversity can save it
Despite a huge response to Black Lives Matter, progress is stalling, says Trent Williams-Jones
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CommentHow TikTok helped Virgin Island become a viral hit
Channel 4’s Jonah Weston on a social campaign which outmanoeuvred prudish algorithms to draw in young viewers
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CommentLet’s put aside our fear of AI and find out what the limits are
While there are still so many unknowns around AI, we’ll only learn what audiences want by testing the water, says John Elmes
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CommentAn AI licensing model would provide clarity for both IP rights holders and tech firms
Clear, balanced regulations on using IP to train AI are vital for the screen sector