All Features articles – Page 103
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Features
Bring the Noise, Sky 1
Sky 1’s new comedy and music spectacular Bring The Noise breaks with panel show tradition by taking inspiration for its set from concert arenas
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The Broadcast Interview
Brian Hill and Katie Bailiff, Century Films
Film-makers Brian Hill and Katie Bailiff talk about putting are before profits and experimenting with form - even when producing more mainstream output
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Behind The Scenes
Bull, Gold
With no gallery and no audience to play to, UKTV’s new sitcom tried to take a more naturalistic approach to studio filming. Robin Parker reports
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Behind The Scenes
Kitchen Impossible with Michel Roux Jnr, C4
With the help of Michelin-starred chef Michel Roux Jr, we wanted to show that people with disabilities have the talent, ambition and will to succeed in the workplace, says series producer Sam Grace
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Ratings
TV Player Report: putting players to the test
As Barb releases data on viewing via smart phones, tablets and computers, Stephen Price explains how it is measured and breaks down the figures for some of TV’s biggest shows
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The Broadcast Interview
Alison Kirkham: giving BBC factual a shot in the arm
Alison Kirkham and her team want to work creatively with indies to bring ambitious projects to life.
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Features
ITN special: 60 years on air
As ITN celebrates its 60th birthday, ITV News editor Geoff Hill introduces a look back at the key moments and innovations that have helped it change the way we see the world
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The Broadcast Interview
Greg Brenman and Roanna Benn, Drama Republic
Drama Republic’s co-founders talk to Robin Parker about their indie’s rapid rise, working with writers, and scoring two hits in the same week with Doctor Foster and An Inspector Calls
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Behind The Scenes
Glitchy, ITV2
With spoof programmes like Sun, Sea And Sex With My Parents, we wanted to gently send up the contemporary TV landscape, says executive producer James Longman
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Features
William Mager, See Hear
As BBC2’s magazine show for the deaf community enters its 35th series, series producer William Mager discusses the ongoing significance of the format.
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Behind The Scenes
Asian Provocateur, BBC3
The unpredictability of Romesh Ranganathan’s extended family was the making of our series, says series producer Ben Green
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Features
International studios: a world of opportunity
Global demand for production space is fuelling a boom in the sector both in the UK and abroad. Adrian Pennington looks at what the most in-demand overseas operations have to offer
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Features
Cross-border boost for Belfast
The city’s animation industry is thriving as companies take advantage of new funding models and tax credits from both the UK and Ireland.
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Behind The Scenes
Oak Tree: Nature's Great Survivor, BBC4
Spending a year watching a tree slowly grow had its challenges, but this was the kind of privilege only BBC4 can provide, says Nic Stacey
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Behind The Scenes
You, Me & the Apocalypse, Sky 1
Sky 1’s new comedy-drama about the final days of life on Earth is filmed close to its Slough setting, but this location also doubles as Tennessee and Washington, discovers Olly Hunt
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Behind The Scenes
Body Donors, Channel 5
Never let your best idea die. One day its time will come, as Paul Stead discovered.
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Features
UK distributors: growth on pause
UK distributor revenues have fallen by 5.2% year on year, according to the Broadcast Distributors Survey 2015.
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Behind The Scenes
Rooney - The Man Behind The Goals, BBC1
What kicked off as a sporting achievement documentary soon turned into an unexpectedly unguarded glimpse into the life of the man behind the tabloid headlines, says Tony Pastor
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Behind The Scenes
Danger Mouse, CBBC
We had to bring a cartoon classic right up to date while keeping the charm of the original. Making sure the gags didn’t get lost in translation was a challenge too, says Ben Ward
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Features
Production: sustainability
More productions are embracing Bafta’s Albert+ sustainability scheme, but progress is slow and a health & safety-style mandate for broadcasters is needed, says Jane Marlow