All Features articles – Page 129
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The Broadcast InterviewBarney Francis, Sky Sports
Sky Sports’ managing director Barney Francis talks to Chris Curtis about drawing on experience in the face of competition from BT Sport, identifying talent and the future of distribution
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Behind The ScenesThe Incredible Mr Goodwin, Watch
Whether burying our star alive or throwing him off a cliff, we only ever had one chance to get our Looney Tunes stunts right, says Matt Crook
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The Broadcast InterviewJanice Hadlow, BBC2
Janice Hadlow controller of Broadcast’s Channel of the Year discusses maintaining BBC2’s distinctive identity in the face of budget cuts - and why sewing is the new baking.
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FeaturesTackling TV’s growing problem
The move to file-based workflows has put storage under the spotlight. Leading figures in the industry discuss best practice and what to do with the ‘digital sludge’.
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Behind The ScenesBroadchurch, ITV
I’d wanted to write a big ensemble piece for 10 years, but inspiration finally came on a walk along the cliffs near my home, says Chris Chibnall
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The Broadcast InterviewJane Featherstone, Kudos
Kudos chief executive Jane Featherstone discusses life after Hustle and Spooks, remaking Scandi hit The Bridge and the game changing arrival of Netflix and Hulu
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FeaturesHow to get a break in TV
Five leading figures in TV and radio recruitment offer their tips and advice for taking that all important first or next step onto the ladder
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FeaturesA week of highs and lows
Rejoice! For once, a news show has had more female experts on air than men, says Lis Howell
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The Broadcast InterviewDave & Natascha Cadle, Envy
The rise of Broadcast’s Best Post-Production House for 2013 has been rapid and remarkable. And its expansion isn’t over yet, owners Dave and Natascha Cadle tell George Bevir
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RatingsAll change for daytime
As Liam Keelan exits BBC Daytime, what sort of inheritance has he left his successor Damian Kavanagh?
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Behind The ScenesSyria: Across the Lines, C4
Entering a ‘vortex of horror’ where scores of journalists as well as Syrians had been killed, seriously injured or taken hostage was a nerve-shattering experience for Olly Lambert
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FeaturesGoing back to basics
Are universities and colleges giving students the skills they need to enter the creative industries? Ann-Marie Corvin speaks to those involved in training the next generation
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The Broadcast InterviewNicola Shindler & Andrew Critchley, Red Production Company
Red Production Company, Broadcast’s Indie of the Year has made some of the most popular drama of recent times. Now it’s starting a new chapter with a move into comedy and a potential sale. Chris Curtis reports
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Behind The ScenesHenry Hugglemonster, Disney
A show based on Niamh Sharkey’s book offered just what we were looking for: something unique that the family could watch together. But above all it was funny, says Beth Gardiner
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The Broadcast InterviewZai Bennett, BBC3
As BBC3 reaches its 10th birthday, Zai Bennett tells Jake Kanter how he has sharpened its focus and made the channel his own – and why the milestone won’t be celebrated on air
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FeaturesFilming in the danger zone
Four experienced film-makers tell Paul Buller how to stay safe in a hostile environment
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FeaturesInternational trailblazers
Zig Zag’s chiefs tell Alex Farberhow they are fighting to change perceptions of the indie, and about their plans for overseas expansion following the buy-back from France’s Banijay
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Behind The ScenesRichard III: The King in the Car Park, C4
We won’t know whether we have found the bones of Richard III until the day of TX, but getting to this point has been quite a journey, says Simon Young
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FeaturesPolitics squeezes women out
As long as the news focuses on Westminster, women will be marginalised, says Lis Howell
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RatingsA tough act to follow
Last year’s mega events all pulled in massive TV audiences, but how did the rest of the schedules fare?