Comment – Page 55
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CommentIn praise of Scotland’s TV arts scene
Commissioning programming locally platforms otherwise unheard stories and improves diversity, says Pauline Law
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CommentWe need more bridges to the disabled community
Jack Thorne’s MacTaggart proves that advocates and those with knowledge of the issues can enable the best disabled stories, says Sara Johnson
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CommentNews channels still hold value
Their business model is challenged but their power and influence shouldn’t be ignored, says Toby Chapman
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CommentDon’t let gov’t force our hand on C4 sale
The plan to sell broadcaster is a crude magician’s trick that we reject wholeheartedly, says Jon Swain
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CommentAVSR: the revenue stream indies are missing
Little is known about secondary rights but they are worth cash to every producer, says Mark Rowland
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CommentWe have a duty to ensure C4 survives
If the PSB is privatised, it would kill off a genius child of British broadcast says producer Dermot Lavery
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CommentPSBs are ignoring their remits in the Midlands
Some regions are more equal than others and broadcasters’ programme spends prove it, says Mike Bradley
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CommentStand up and be counted on issues that affect our industry
It’s time to make sure our voices are heard when it comes to creative sector public policy, says Peter Bazalgette
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CommentThe BBC should capitalise on Eurovision’s popularity
A Saturday night entertainment show to select the UK entrant would deliver ratings and boost our chances, says Scott Bryan
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CommentStorytelling must reflect Britain’s diversity
We should strive to provide everyone with the opportunity have their experiences reflected, says Emily Burnett
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CommentN&R indies must target premium factual
The growing number of regional indies means producers must engage SVoDs to land work, says Ben Smith
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CommentRoku has the tools to make its mark in the streaming world
The US firm has evolved and its user relationships and advertising expertise put it in a strong position, says Kate Bulkley
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CommentThe UK should open up to the thrills of a writers’ room
There’s always a place for the singular vision but the US approach suits longer runs, says Danny Brocklehurst
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CommentIndustry must stand together to stamp out harassment
More anti-bullying measures and a truly united front could give workers greater confidence to raise concerns
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CommentDon’t let indie TV become the new ESL
There are many parallels between the shape of the UK production sector and the failed European Super League project says Danny Fenton
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CommentWe must give young talent the opportunity to hone their skills
The industry should provide training and allow people to make mistakes rather than reject them because they lack experience, says Ruth Pitt
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CommentWhy it’s crucial to hire from diverse backgrounds
The BBC’s new production staff quotas don’t solve all problems but are a step in the right direction, says Steve Wynne
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CommentTV should lead the way on ending workplace bullying
We have a duty of care to each other and our industry should be ahead of the curve in calling out bad behaviour, says Jane Perry
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CommentWe must pressure government to do right thing on prominence
Broadcasters have to work with the global streamers or risk becoming irrelevant – but they have an ace up their sleeve
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CommentWe have the power to stop industry bullying
Happier workplaces create stronger and more creative productions, says Shayna Waldman