Features – Page 49
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The Broadcast InterviewBellamy’s mission of Discovery
Julian Bellamy unveils his vision for global content for Discovery Networks International – and where UK producers fit in.
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The Broadcast InterviewPaula Kerger, PBS
As US broadcaster PBS prepares to launch its first UK channel, Alex Farber talks to president Paula Kerger, while channel head Richard Kingsbury describes the task of setting up from scratch.
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The Broadcast InterviewCathy Newman, C4 News
‘Tenacious with a smile’ is how C4 News’ first female presenter in more than a decade sums up her style. She tells Lisa Campbell why holding politicians to account demands ‘a sense of fun’.
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Behind The ScenesDriving Wars, Dave
Alex Farber takes on the ‘Bear Pit’ challenge from Dave’s new driving gameshow and finds that navigating an obstacle course in a full-size remote-controlled car is tougher than it sounds.
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Behind The ScenesThe TA And The Taliban, Watch
Following the TA in Helmand was always a risk, but the realities of war really hit home when one of our team got shot, says Charlotte Man.
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The Broadcast InterviewJoe Godwin, BBC Children's
On stage at the Children’s Media Conference, the BBC Children’s director told Lisa Campbell about inclusivity, the move to Salford and the false distinction between “fun and worthy stuff”.
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The Broadcast InterviewDavid Booth and Kerry Taylor, MTV
Following its shift up the Sky EPG, MTV’s senior execs are on the hunt for ob docs, fact ent, scripted and structured reality series that can deliver on a global scale.
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Behind The ScenesMagician Impossible, Watch
When filming a TV magic show, prepare for the unexpected - and shoot again and again until you get the right reaction, says Debbie Young.
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The Broadcast InterviewJeroen Oerlemans & Andrew Hornett, ESPN
ESPN set up a UK channel in just six weeks after picking up Setanta’s Premiership games. With the rights up for grabs again, it is stepping up its ambitions.
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The Broadcast InterviewJohn Cassy, Sky 3D
Sky has filmed more than 100 live events in 3D and its dedicated channel has a burgeoning arts and factual slate. But the story has to come first, its 3D head tells Robin Parker.
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The Broadcast InterviewLuis Silberwasser, Discovery Networks International
Discovery Networks International’s content supremo has lured Julian Bellamy to execute his programming strategy. Can he get the production community on board?
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The Broadcast InterviewZai Bennett, BBC3
Having put ITV2 on the map with Celebrity Juice and TOWIE, BBC3’s new controller says he wants to be known as a risk-taker - and comedy is first on the agenda.
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The Broadcast InterviewRob Woodward, STV
STV’s chief executive opens up to Jake Kanter about Taggart, local TV, diversification, cracking the US - and that legal battle.
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The Broadcast InterviewBBC Entertainment: Mark Linsey
The BBC’s controller of entertainment wants more ideas from indies for primetime slots on Saturdays, particularly live shows with an interactive element.
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The Broadcast InterviewGerhard Zeiler, RTL
The RTL chief executive talks to Andy Fry about his plans to expand the ‘family of channels’, and how the group bounced back from the economic downturn to produce record revenues in 2010.
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The Broadcast InterviewJanice Hadlow, BBC2
With the BBC facing swingeing cuts, critics of BBC2 have called its role into question. But a new slate of commissions will redefine the channel, its controller tells Catherine Neilan.
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The Broadcast InterviewKate Harwood, BBC drama
BBC drama has been on a roll under Kate Harwood, with a string of hits from Five Days to South Riding. So have we seen the last of the Victorian classics?
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The Broadcast InterviewDanny Cohen, BBC1
The new controller of BBC1 is looking to shake up its content across all genres. He tells Catherine Neilan about his plans to take the channel in a more experimental direction
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The Broadcast InterviewCheryl Taylor, BBC comedy
With shows such as Rev and Miranda, BBC Comedy is thriving under controller Cheryl Taylor. She tells Catherine Neilan about her latest commissions and the challenges the genre faces.
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The Broadcast InterviewSophie Turner Laing, entertainment/news, Sky
Ahead of the launch of Sky Atlantic, the managing director of news and entertainment tells Alex Farber about her plans to woo customers with quality US drama and original commissions.