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Analysis: The fractured relationship between indies and C4
Suppliers have criticised the broadcaster for its handling of the commissioning slowdown and what they see as poor communication
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Alex Mahon sets out Channel 4’s perspective on the challenges of 2023
Chief executive addresses indies’ concerns and offers update on financial performance
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BBC kids’ commissioners reaffirm linear commitment
Bosses of CBBC and CBeebies aim to support the UK industry with a renewed focus on animation
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Broadcast Tech Fest: challenges of digging into the past
Panellists on the Archive & Restoration Forum discuss the commissioning slowdown, tracking down the perfect piece of content and the use of AI
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What makes a show risky? Top execs have their say
The BBC’s Clare Sillery, UKTV’s Mark Iddon, ITV’s Sue Murphy and C4’s Tim Hancock discuss the shows on which have taken risks
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Esther Rantzen: in her own words
The veteran TV presenter on the funniest moments on That’s Life!, the story she’s proudest of and the state of consumer journalism today
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That’s Life!: ‘A show ahead of its time’
From law-changing investigations to talking dogs, That’s Life! was a groundbreaking show that kickstarted the careers of some of TV’s biggest names
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One Life: The story of a remarkable hero
How Nicholas Winton’s wartime efforts and heroism inspired a SeeSaw Films/BBC Film feature starring Anthony Hopkins
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Big Brother, Survivor and Deal or No Deal: a Remarkable run
How have Natalka Znak and Claire O’Donohoe resurrected a trio of monster formats – and what’s next?
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The Broadcast Interview
Esther Rantzen: Fighting the good fight
Esther Rantzen talks to Broadcast about her time on That’s Life! and its lasting legacy
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Licence to thrill: the inside story of 007 Road to a Million
How 72 Films’ globe-trotting adventure format for Amazon Prime Video makes the most of Bond
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Roundtable: What makes a great literary adaptation?
Raffaella de Angelis, Hannah Griffiths and Hilary Strong discuss the role of the author, current trends and the power of IP
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Turning up the heat in dating shows
The creatives behind some of the latest formats on freshening up the genre and the key ingredients for a hit show
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Best Kept Secrets: The world’s hidden programming gems
Four TV executives from across the globe shine a spotlight on the local shows that deserve more international attention
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Josh Duhamel: Let the Buddy Games begin
The Hollywood star on swapping film for TV and how competing in challenges with high-school friends helped inspire his new CBS gameshow
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Julie Pizzi: Game on for the next big franchise
The Bunim/Murray president on Buddy Games and why the time is right for a great new format to blow up on the global market
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Behind the Scenes: Zorro rides again
Amazon is reviving the ‘timeless Mexican superhero story’ with a new focus on strong female characters
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Edinburgh announcements confirm commissioning dip
Snapshot from the 2023 festival reveals a decline in the number of shows being greenlit by broadcasters
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Roundtable: Distributors make their case for building relationships with indies
Our panel bust some myths and highlight the important role they can play
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Declan Lawn and James Bluemel on Northern Ireland past and present
Blue Lights writer and Once Upon A Time In Northern Ireland director discuss the differences and similarities between their versions of the region