All Drama articles – Page 302
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NewsC4 launches diverse writing initiative
Channel 4 will give diverse writers the chance to pen original series for its main channel and E4 as part of its newly-launched Studio4 initiative.
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NewsDrama Republic hires development boss
Warp Films development producer Jen Kenwood is to leave the indie to join Drama Republic as head of development.
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NewsPSB’s drama spend falls 44%
Spend on UK-originated drama has dropped by 44% over the past six years according to Ofcom’s Public Service Broadcasting review.
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Behind The ScenesThe Outcast, BBC1
Novel, film or TV series? BBC1’s new drama has been all of these at some point in its development. Olly Grant hears about its unusual journey to TV
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NewsPact slams BBCW drama boost
BBC Worldwide could “disproportionately” benefit from the corporation’s plans to increase BBC1 drama investment by £30m, according to Pact.
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NewsSky 1 acquires US animal drama Zoo
Sky 1 has acquired Zoo, the US drama based on the James Patterson novel.
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NewsITV commissioner wishlists
ITV has challenged producers to create younger-skewing factual entertainment series as it aims to grab a larger share of the 16-44 market.
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NewsITV Encore houses Houdini & Doyle drama
ITV is to air Big Talk Productions’ 10-part series about the complex relationship between Harry Houdini and Sir Arthur Conan Doyle on ITV Encore.
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RatingsTrue Detective eclipsed by Women’s World Cup
MONDAY: True Detective made a solid return to Sky Atlantic while England secured victory in the Women’s World Cup in front of a crowd of 2m.
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CommentHow Channel 4 fell for 'oddball' drama No Offence
Broadcaster was the ‘magnetic north’ for our uncompromising vision, writes creator Paul Abbott
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NewsC4 locks up second series of No Offence
Channel 4 has ordered a second run of Paul Abbott’s cop drama No Offence ahead of its first series finale tonight.
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NewseOne & Creative England to invest in regional drama
The Walking Dead distributor Entertainment One (eOne) and funding body Creative England have agreed a partnership to develop and finance a drama slate from regional producers.
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RatingsThe Saboteurs debuts well for More 4
FRIDAY: More 4 Nordic drama The Saboteurs got underway with an audience nearly 100,000 viewers ahead of the channel’s slot average.
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RatingsBlack Work eases past Humans
SUNDAY: ITV drama Black Work held off competition from Channel 4’s Humans to win a competitive 9pm slot.
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Behind The ScenesHumans, Channel 4
Getting the look and movement right for our ‘synths’ was no small task, says producer Chris Fry
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RatingsThe Interceptor stumbles for BBC1
WEDNESDAY: BBC1 police drama The Interceptor shed almost 1m viewers from last week’s opener as England’s Women’s World Cup victory netted 2.3m for BBC3.
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FeaturesDrama special: ratings analysis
Home and abroad, British drama is in demand, with hits over the past 18 months ranging from BBC2’s adaptation of Wolf Hall to ITV’s Cilla biopic. Stephen Price reports
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FeaturesDrama Special: Training
Drama producers are looking for innovative training methods. Robin Parker hears how Tiger Aspect is taking the initiative, while graduates of a Creative Skillset scheme discuss their experiences
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CommentOrdinary lives can make for compelling drama
Escapism has its place, but I want to see people coping with real issues, says Dominic Savage