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London TV Screenings: Thrillers dominate as comedy declines
Laughs will be in short supply at this year’s London TV Screenings as distributors instead opt to push their premium scripted content
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C4 looks to futureproof comedy with Playgrounds scheme
New fund will complement Blaps and provide a more experimental space for budding talent
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How the year is shaping up for VFX and post houses
Execs from post house Gorilla and VFX specialist BlueBolt discussed the state of the sector, flexible working and the growing use of AI
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Analysis: Commissioning falls across the board in 2023
Orders taking a significant tumble in 2023, co-pros in decline and the streamers cutting back according to Programme Index analysis
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Roundtable: a new era of specialist factual
Leading commissioners from around the world reveal how they are moving the genre forward, dealing with budget cuts and embracing co-production
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Roundtable: How to ease the freelancer crisis
Industry leaders discuss what can be done to help out-of-work freelancers – from government aid to greater industry collaboration
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Analysis: How to measure a hit show
Content chiefs at the BBC, ITV, C4 and C5 reveal what they believe constitutes a hit on their channels
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Broadcast predictions: What 2024 has in store for the industry
Broadcast’s editorial team look into their crystal balls to predict the changes, challenges and opportunities the industry faces in the year ahead
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Behind The Scenes
Mog’s Christmas: Festive feline fun from Lupus Films
How 63 artists worked to produce 170,000 animated frames in a distinctive hand-drawn style
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Year in Review: scandal, strikes and royal ghosts
From a new monarch to a slew of celebrity scandals + the end of two of TV’s finest dramas, Broadcast looks back at the past 12 months
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Analysis: How PSBs are fighting back against the streamers
Broadcasters are putting their VoD platforms at the centre of commissioning decisions, making use of audience data & tapping into their archives
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Virtual production in the spotlight
Experts on virtual production discuss the benefits of the technology, the essential kit needed to get the most out it, and the impact of the recent layoffs at Unreal Engine maker Epic Games
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STV Studios’ David Mortimer: Greenbird, growth and great ambition
The STV managing director discusses the acquisition of Greenbird and his ambition to build the UK’s largest nations and regions group
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The Crown: The royal saga that ruled the airwaves
Left Bank execs reflect on the landmark royal drama, while Netflix UK’s Anne Mensah reveals the potential successors to its throne
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Dan Korn: Keeping ahead of the pack in true crime documentary
Crime+Investigation’s vice-president of programming discusses the innovations helping content stand out in a crowded genre
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Studios look to brighter days in 2024
After weathering a perfect storm of US strikes and a slowdown in commissioning, UK studios are cautiously optimistic about the coming year
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Winning strategies for fan engagement
Top sports content makers reveal the thinking behind industry-leading campaigns that have engaged and entertained fans and athletes alike
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Hope Street: Providing opportunities for Northern Irish talent
Executives at Long Story TV reveal how the BBC1 drama has built a skills training platform & an outlet for local production talent to thrive
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The Broadcast Interview
Amelia Brown: From runner to the top job at Fremantle
The Fremantle UK chief exec on taking on the top job after 20 years at Thames, mining its back catalogue and creating an inspiring workplace
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Big Zuu: Hitting the big time
The grime star and TV chef is bringing fresh flavour to the food-travel genre with 12 Dishes In 12 Hours for ITV1