Drama Comment – Page 3
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CommentNo need for Dutch courage if intimacy is handled correctly
Intimacy co-ordinators are vital to ensure actors feel comfortable enough on set to give an authentic performance, says Vanessa Coffey
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CommentHuman interaction can be just as gripping as crime
Success of series like Normal People and I Hate Suzie shows you don’t need cops and killers to attract a big audience, says Danny Brocklehurst
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CommentWhy The Queen’s Gambit gets women so right
Female characters are often portrayed as dependent on men for their happiness, but Netflix’s chess drama makes no such mistakes, says Joanna Tilley
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CommentGiving Sherlock a Russian makeover
We’ve reimagined the quintessentially British detective for a Russian audience but his beloved core attributes remain untouched, says Nurbek Egen
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CommentUnpicking ratings has never been trickier
Reaching younger viewers is hard – but still achievable, writes Danny Brocklehurst
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CommentMy Mentor: Angela Griffin on Robin Sheppard
Robin Sheppard helped the popular actor realise she is capable of working behind the camera, not only in front of it
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CommentQuibi bids to overcome mobile SVoD curse
Loud and vivid but lacking depth is Broadcast insights editor Jesse Whittock’s first impression of fledgling service
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CommentRemembering Tony Garnett
The drama producer’s funeral was a celebration of an uncompromising and influential man, writes Maggie Brown
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CommentDid the BBC lose its faith in its Year of Beliefs?
What happened to the corporation’s promise to bring religious debate to a wide audience, asks Torin Douglas
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CommentLess is often more with drama
Returning series have their place but let’s champion shorter tales too, says Anthony Kimble
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CommentTV needs to offer more variety
Our constant diet of quality drama is becoming a little hard to stomach, says Steven D Wright
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CommentWhy it’s good to talk – and listen
Edinburgh offered reminder of the value of face-to-face discussion
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CommentJane Millichip: there’s no ‘norm’ in drama funding
Producers need to be agile as models evolve and new players emerge
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CommentAndy Harries: how SVoDs changed everything
Streamers transformed the sector, but PSBs can still punch above their weight
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CommentSome of the best stories are local
Global co-pros can be brilliant but there’s much to explore at home too, says George Ormond
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CommentCritical acclaim only half the battle
Do Sky’s quality, esoteric titles have more mainstream potential?
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CommentSky’s post-Thrones plan
The next steps for Sky Atlantic are vital now Game of Thrones’ watch has ended, says Stephen Arnell
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CommentCancellation is painful - but it doesn’t have to be the end
Like The Bletchley Circle, a good idea can find a new life elsewhere, says Jake Lushington
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CommentA little reality is good for drama
Our fictional team wanted to play in a real tournament, so we put it in the show, says Sam Talbot
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CommentWinter’s coming for dull drama
GOT has much to teach us – but only if broadcasters are ready to listen, says Steven D Wright