Features – Page 52
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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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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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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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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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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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Behind The ScenesGT Academy, ITV4
Making six series at once was already a massive challenge - but then our lasers broke down and things got even tougher, says Dylan Wyn Davies
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The Broadcast InterviewStephen Poliakoff
Writer and director Stephen Poliakoff talks about the important questions raised by his first full-length TV series, Dancing On The Edge, and how the BBC’s faith in him has been repaid
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The Broadcast InterviewMark Browning, Chris Shaw and Emma Read, ITNP
In two years, ITNP has grown into a formidable production division, thanks to a content strategy built around its news heritage. What’s next on the agenda, asks Jake Kanter
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The Broadcast InterviewJana Bennett, BBC Worldwide
As she picks up a major WFTV award, the former BBC head of Vision talks to Lisa Campbell about leaving the BBC, revolutionising science on TV and helping women reach the top
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Behind The ScenesThe Poison Tree, ITV1
Erin Kelly’s novel hooked me instantly, but we had to make dramatic changes to characters and plot to turn it into thrilling TV, says Emilia di Girolamo
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The Broadcast InterviewAsh Atalla & Neil Calow, Roughcut TV
Riding high with BBC3’s Cuckoo, the Roughcut TV team talk to Paul Whitelaw about waiting for the right idea and the dedication to honing scripts that sets the indie apart
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Behind The ScenesThe Fear, Channel 4
Making the audience feel they are actually seeing the world though the eyes of a gangland boss slowly succumbing to dementia became an obsession for director Michael Samuels
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The Broadcast InterviewJulian Farino
A documentary-maker by background, Julian Farino is mid-way through a two-year exclusivity deal with HBO in the US. He tells Robin Parker what Brits bring to the US party.
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Behind The ScenesRecording the Aftermath, Nat Geo
Superstorm Sandy showed the worst of nature and best of human nature, says Matt Currington.
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Behind The ScenesNation’s Best Am Dram, Sky Arts
Finding the country’s best amateur dramatic group and putting them on stage in the West End was high drama all the way, says Nicholas Kent
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The Broadcast InterviewJulian Ware and Ben Bowie, Darlow Smithson Productions
Creative directors Julian Ware and Ben Bowie are seeking to build on Darlow Smithson’s reputation by broadening its creative bandwidth and diversifying. Balihar Khalsa reports
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The Broadcast InterviewAndrew O'Connell, Channel 5
Channel 5’s factual commissioner talks to Alex Farber about Big Brother’s halo effect and his determination to deliver a strong factual slate, with the backing of owner Richard Desmond
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The Broadcast InterviewDavid Dugan and Ian Duncan, Windfall Films
With potential subjects for Inside Nature’s Giants running out, Windfall Films is looking for something new. But, its founders tell Balihar Khalsa, TV appears increasingly risk-averse.