Features – Page 46
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FeaturesGoing live across the nation
Large-scale live non-sport productions are no longer the preserve of London
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FeaturesStudios have the last laugh
Entertainment shows are big business for studios outside of London, with appreciative audiences, good facilities and nearby accommodation for guests.
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Behind The ScenesLowri Morgan: Her 333, S4C
Running 150 miles up three mountains in three days not enough? Try being presenter and assistant producer too
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Behind The ScenesThe Last Miners, BBC1
By rejecting the use of mini cams, gimbals and drones, we strove for visual honesty of life in the pits, says Wesley Pollitt
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Behind The ScenesInside The Ambulance, W
We wanted to get an intimate view of the ambulance crews. The solution: shooting on GoPro cameras and wrangling data in the back of a Volkswagon, says Jacqueline Hewer
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Behind The ScenesStacey Dooley: Guns, Girls and Isis, BBC3
Stacey Dooley has revealed her reasons for venturing into a war zone for the first time following the launch of her Isis-themed BBC3 documentary.
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The Broadcast InterviewAlisa Pomeroy, Channel 4
Channel 4’s documentaries commissioning editor talks to Miranda Blazeby about experimenting with form and subject matter – and why privatisation would put it all at risk
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Behind The ScenesAmerican High School, BBC3
Underprivileged students at a public school in America’s Deep South face huge challenges, but their sense of hope and determination was inspirational, writes Marcus Plowright
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Behind The ScenesBefore the Flood, Nat Geo
The ‘power of Leo’ compelled film-maker Fisher Stevens to return to the theme of climate change. The actor opened doors and made the topic sexy too, he tells Manori Ravindran
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Behind The ScenesHow the Box Was Born, BBC4
The first night of broadcasting was a variety extravaganza – The X Factor of its day – and recreating it was a daunting task, says Peter Gauvain
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Behind The ScenesTeen Mom UK, MTV
Zero fakery, an inspiring cast and gripping storylines with genuine emotion were key to replicating the appeal of the US format, says Fiona O’Sullivan
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FeaturesMipcom: simple formats shine
There was no breakout hit at this year’s Mipcom, but themes around conflict resolution, secrets and ageing emerged. Manori Ravindran takes a closer look at the shows that stood out
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The Broadcast InterviewGuy Slattery, Vice
Viceland’s UK ratings may not be giving its rivals sleepless nights, but general manager Guy Slattery says that bringing a new angle to broadcasting will reap rewards
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Behind The ScenesSAS: Who Dares Wins, Channel 4
We were warned that shooting in the jungle would be brutal, but with 40°C heat and 95% humidity, the reality was even worse, says Sophie Leonard
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The Broadcast InterviewBrooker and Jones: Netflix & chilling dramas
Black Mirror executive producers Charlie Brooker and Annabel Jones talk to Robin Parker about where they get their ideas, binge-watching – and what Netflix brings to the table.
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Behind The ScenesBlack Mirror, Netflix
From different episode lengths to unusual aspect ratios, Black Mirror’s move from C4 to Netflix has given the production and post teams freedom to experiment. Robin Parker reports
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FeaturesSavage Kingdom, Nat Geo Wild
Our brief was to achieve the feel and tone of scripted drama, without sacrificing authenticity - luckily, the natural world gave us some incredible original storylines, says Harry Marshall
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Behind The ScenesPlanet Earth, BBC1
A decade after its groundbreaking series, BBC Studios’ NHU is again using cutting-edge techniques and technology to take the viewer right into the world of animals.
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FeaturesUnderwater innovators
Deep-sea filming is one of the toughest challenges in natural history. George Bevir hears how some of the genre’s leading producers have charted this hidden world