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CommentBBC facing end of an era as Charlotte Moore departs
Chris Curtis: The corporation’s CCO skilfully navigated the streaming revolution, and her role has never been bigger – or more challenging to fill
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CommentAI can complement creative and co-pro spirit: Steve Matthews’ Göteborg Takeaways
Banijay’s newly appointed global scripted creative lead sees opportunity after travails of last year
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CommentHow Breakthrough Leaders is transforming TV’s leadership
The TV Collective’s 2025 initiative is open for applications, and it’s never been more essential, writes alumni Serena Lloyd-Smith
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CommentJeremy Daldry: The truth is often ugly and uncomfortable
ITN Productions’ deputy head of UK factual unpacks the complexities of exploring the Gisèle Pelicot case for Channel 5
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CommentSticking to the old systems won’t solve TV’s harassment problem
The burden on freelancers to call out bad behaviour is too great – so things need to change, writes Philippa Childs
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CommentFrom TV4 & SVT to Netflix: How a Swedish prodco went global
B-Reel Films’ Ulf Synnerholm on securing Netflix, TV4 & SVT commissions
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CommentQ&A: My company is struggling – what should I do?
Executive search and coaching company Quicksmith (and some friends) explain the best approach to running a business under pressure
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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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CommentQ&A: How do I survive redundancy?
In the first of a new series, Broadcast asks executive search and coaching company Quicksmith to offer advice on common industry challenges
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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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CommentDrama co-pros feel the pinch, leaving projects in limbo
Even the best-funded genre is under pressure as market conditions prompt a rethink
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CommentTake a deep breath and keep the faith through tough times
The short-term outlook may still be gloomy, but viewers haven’t lost their appetite for quality TV
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CommentBig bets and clever commissions kick off the new year in style
Linear is far from dead – but there’s more to Gladiators and Mr Bates’ success than a slot in the schedule
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CommentMark Webb: Why The Traitors’ inclusion of disability has been pitch perfect
The disability advocate outlines how the BBC1 format helps disabled people feel seen
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CommentSeetha Kumar: assessing eight years at ScreenSkills
Outgoing chief executive discusses the successes and challenges of navigating skills policy in our sector
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CommentRace for scale amid tough times points to reshaped indie sector
The bigger players are competing for mega-budgets, while smaller producers get resourceful
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CommentCulture is as important as process in weeding out behaviour
The sector must close the gap between the rhetoric of zero tolerance and the reality of working life for freelancers
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CommentAsh Atalla: Bad behaviour isn’t justified – no matter who you are
It’s time the industry held ‘stars’ to account – and acknowledged that everyone involved in a production has ‘talent’
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CommentSara Putt: While we celebrate our industry’s excellence, let’s remember tomorrow’s talent
We must level the playing field if we want the best creatives, says the deputy chair of BAFTA and chair of the BAFTA TV Committee
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CommentScott Bryan: Even in the streaming age, there’s plenty of life in live
The industry and the audience would both be worse off if the rise of streaming makes live shows a thing of the past