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FeaturesBest single drama: Marvellous
In drawing on the energy and humanity of one individual, writer Peter Bowker and director Julian Farino concocted a one-of-a-kind drama to lift the spirits of even the most cynical viewer.
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FeaturesBest comedy programme: Catastrophe
So perfectly formed was Channel 4’s hit comedy upon its arrival in January 2015 that it was hard to believe this was the first collaboration between its writers/stars Sharon Horgan and Rob Delaney.
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FeaturesBest documentary series: The Romanians Are Coming
Immigration has been a hot topic for Channel 4 for several years, but this three-part series, narrated by a Romanian gypsy, took a fresh approach.
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FeaturesBest daytime programme: The People Remember
As part of the BBC’s major season of programming to mark the 100th anniversary of the start of World War I, BBC Productions’ daytime team in Bristol developed a lively but respectful magazine show that paid tribute to the servicemen and civilians that have contributed to British war efforts over ...
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FeaturesBest children’s programme: So Awkward
The first television commission from writer Julie Bower, this school-based comedy won universal praise from our judges.
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FeaturesBest international programme sales: Fortitude
Arctic crime drama Fortitude was Sky’s biggest investment in original drama when it was ordered in 2013, with a budget of around £28m.
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FeaturesHow To Die: Simon's Choice
Audio, online and grade on a observational documentary that tells the story of a man contemplating ending his life at a suicide clinic.
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FeaturesBest multi-channel programme: Reggie Yates’ Extreme Russia
Prized Apart and Release The Hounds host Reggie Yates moved into very different territory with this look at the dark side of Russia.
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FeaturesFactual channels eye premium projects to fight digital disrupters
Peter White investigates the challenges facing broadcasters and producers in the international factual world following this year’s supersized Realscreen event in Washington, DC.
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FeaturesShakespeare Lives 2016: exporting the bard
As part of its Shakespeare Lives 2016 project the British Council plans to export 18 of the bard’s UK-produced films to 110 countries, including a Kurdish refugee camp in Iraq. Briony Hanson, director of film, British Council explains more…
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FeaturesRoundtable: Rising to the post challenge
From demanding clients to tech innovation, the bosses of the firms shortlisted for this year’s Broadcast Awards discuss the challenges and opportunities in the sector.
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Behind The ScenesFirst Dates, C4
Feeling the series was lacking something, we brought in our own staff to give the restaurant an identity - and provide some familiar faces to keep viewers coming back, says Nicola Lloyd
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FeaturesThe big trends in kids’ TV
Live-action for tweens, non-dialogue animation and gender-neutral programming will be among the key themes at Kidscreen. Ann-Marie Corvin takes a look at what’s on offer
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FeaturesSpot Bots, BBC1
Picture and audio post on 26 x 15-minute Cbeebies in which viewers are encouraged to join in with the games and puzzles played by a family of animated robots.
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FeaturesSugar Free Farm, ITV
Audio, online and grade for a 3 x 60-minute series in which celebrities live without sugar on a farm.
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FeaturesHappy Valley, BBC1
For the second series of the 6 x 60-minute drama, the post team was asked to fi nd beauty (where possible) to offset the darkness.
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FeaturesKidscreen 2016: Welcome to Miami
Greg Childs, editorial director of the Children’s Media Conference (CMC), is leading a UKTI-backed delegation to the Kidscreen Summit in Miami on 8 February. Broadcast asked him about what to expect
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Behind The ScenesBehind the Scenes: risk and reward at The Jump
It may be known as the most dangerous show on the television, but there are some risks even The Jump won’t take.
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FeaturesThe Best Places To Work In TV 2016
The 17 companies that have made The Best Places To Work In TV 2016 list are a varied bunch. They range in size from 19 staff to 97 and include 13 indies operating across most key genres, two facilities companies and two specialist broadcasters.
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FeaturesRobert Banks Stewart: 1931 - 2016
The Bergerac creator will be remembered for much more than casting Catherine Zeta-Jones in The Darling Buds of May.