Drama Comment – Page 4
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CommentLinear schedule is far from dead
Audience buzz generated by a weekly fix is still a powerful tool
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CommentProduction in Ireland is set to boom
The UK’s impending exit from Europe will shine a light on the country’s burgeoning production sector, says Larry Bass
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CommentA new balancing act emerges
Escalating tariffs and declining budgets bring a new set of pressures
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CommentOur faith in Malaysia paid off
Filming Strike Back in an emerging market was challenging but worth it, says Kenton Oxley
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CommentBandersnatch: an experiment in storytelling
Black Mirror special is fun - but it’s not the future of entertainment, writes Jesse Whittock
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CommentLearning to love criticism
Doctor Who and Murdered By My Father writer Vinay Patel reflects on his coping strategies
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CommentNew writers keep drama fresh
The next generation of great talent is out there waiting to be heard, says Laurence Bowen
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CommentNetflix stages a very British coup
Appointment of Anne Mensah builds on important London hub
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Comment16-34s need dedication from the BBC
Shows specifically for young adults needed to build real rapport
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CommentHow Butterfly gave trans children a voice
Key figures behind ITV drama reveal how the series ‘normalised’ the issue for a terrestrial audience
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CommentFans come first for broadcasters
User data is key to keeping hold of audiences and maximising revenues, says Kate Bulkley
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CommentDrama boom spreads east
You’d be forgiven for feeling like you blink once and you’re back on a plane heading to another Mipcom
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CommentA tale of two pre-Mipcom deals
Netflix’s swoops for Bodyguard and The Circle are a sign of the times
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CommentSmart scheduling boosts Bodyguard
Double-ep debuts and stripped shows help linear TV hold firm
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CommentDrama heads have lost the plot
TV schedules are stuffed with glossy shows with nonsensical stories, says Steven D Wright
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CommentHow to write a one-page drama pitch
Award-winning writer Dominic Carver offers his top tips for catching a commissioner’s eye
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CommentDrama strategy needs a rethink
As production costs rise, free-to-air broadcasters will struggle to compete, says Simon Cornwell
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CommentDiversity needs to go hand in hand with representation
Storytellers from different backgrounds are key to creating authenticity, says Alex Lamb
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CommentAI is rewriting the TV script
Focus groups are one thing, but could a machine ever replace the writer? asks Kate Bulkley
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