All Features articles – Page 115
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Behind The ScenesThirteen, BBC3
Commissioned before BBC3’s online move was set in stone, Thirteen had to shift from a traditional production road map to one that embraced all things digital.
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FeaturesInternational: China Focus
China is hardly renowned for its high-quality television drama, so how did a British team end up penning a 40-part detective series for Chinese TV?
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The Broadcast InterviewSusanne Bier, The Night Manager
Acclaimed Danish film director Susanne Bier waited 25 years to make her TV debut - with a thriller that had taken almost as long to get to the screen.
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FeaturesFactual channels eye premium projects to fight digital disrupters
Peter White investigates the challenges facing broadcasters and producers in the international factual world following this year’s supersized Realscreen event in Washington, DC.
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FeaturesRoundtable: Rising to the post challenge
From demanding clients to tech innovation, the bosses of the firms shortlisted for this year’s Broadcast Awards discuss the challenges and opportunities in the sector.
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Behind The ScenesFirst Dates, C4
Feeling the series was lacking something, we brought in our own staff to give the restaurant an identity - and provide some familiar faces to keep viewers coming back, says Nicola Lloyd
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FeaturesThe big trends in kids’ TV
Live-action for tweens, non-dialogue animation and gender-neutral programming will be among the key themes at Kidscreen. Ann-Marie Corvin takes a look at what’s on offer
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Behind The ScenesBehind the Scenes: risk and reward at The Jump
It may be known as the most dangerous show on the television, but there are some risks even The Jump won’t take.
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FeaturesIs sexism still rife in TV?
A report commissioned by Channel 4 diversity executive Oona King shows that television is ‘awash’ with low-level on-screen sexism. Lisa Campbell takes a look at the findings
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FeaturesGlobal formats head to DC
Ahead of next week’s Realscreen event, Peter White looks at the non-scripted formats and reality series creating the biggest buzz, from true-crime docs to LGBT-themed shows
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FeaturesThe Best Places To Work In TV 2016
The 17 companies that have made The Best Places To Work In TV 2016 list are a varied bunch. They range in size from 19 staff to 97 and include 13 indies operating across most key genres, two facilities companies and two specialist broadcasters.
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FeaturesEmployee satisfaction: The key to a happy company
Job satisfaction, the ability to make decisions and, most of all, having fun are vital elements in keeping TV staff happy and motivated, according to our survey. Robin Parker reports
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FeaturesDiversity: Broadening the workforce
Staff diversity and support for those with disabilities are key to being a Best Place to Work
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FeaturesEmployee benefits: Perks and recreation
From free food to social events and exercise facilities, the best employers look after their staff
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FeaturesRoom for improvement: What could be done better?
Staff benefits and communication are seen as the main areas requiring employers’ attention
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Behind The ScenesThe Day Hitler Died, ITV
A treasure trove of archive interviews was the key to unlocking our Hitler doc. The next step was to rebuild his bunker, says Sue Summers
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Ratings2015 consolidated ratings analysis
BBC1 and C4 were the only PSB channels to increase share in a year when overall viewing fell, with the likes of Poldark and Humans hitting the mark with viewers.
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RatingsTop 10 shows of 2015: by genre
Downton Abbey, Britain’s Got Talent and The Great British Bake Off ride high in our breakdown of the year’s biggest shows - by genre.
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FeaturesTraining: Stepping Up
Creative Skillset’s Stepping Up scheme allows those working in TV to advance their career by learning from experienced colleagues. Broadcast speaks to three people helped by the project
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The Broadcast InterviewGary Davey, Sky
Sky’s managing director of content talks to Chris Curtis about going head to head with US studios, losing Stuart Murphy, and his search for a pan-European scripted blockbuster