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FeaturesSky Atlantic makes waves
Sophie Turner Laing has offered an insight into Sky Atlantic’s emerging identity, telling delegates at Broadcast’s inaugural Evening Briefing that it will become clearer as UK originations return this summer.
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The Broadcast InterviewAlison Sharman, factual and daytime, ITV
ITV’s director of factual and daytime talks to Jake Kanter about reining in celebrity travelogues, the downfall of Daybreak and why these are the ‘most exciting times’ to be at the broadcaster.
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FeaturesBlasts from the past
Heritage formats like Surprise Surprise, Blockbusters and Catch Phrase are all making a return to British TV. It’s all about feelgood familiarity, producers tell Jake Kanter.
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Behind The ScenesHomeland: a whole different story
The budget for Israeli drama Hatufim wouldn’t even stretch to the pilot of the US remake. But both were important series and risky investments, the creator tells Ben Dowell
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Behind The ScenesPlanet Earth Live, BBC1
It’s been a huge task getting this global wildlife event off the ground – but as TX day looms, the real work is just starting, says Colin Jackson.
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FeaturesDirty Great Machines
Create a series brand and in-show GFX that break away from the well-trodden schematics and blue-print style.
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FeaturesDrain the Great Lakes
Produce more than 70 CGI sequences revealing wrecks and strange topography beneath the waters on the bed of the Great Lakes.
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FeaturesBehind the Blackmagic camera
Blackmagic Design pulled off the surprise product launch of this year’s NAB with the unveiling of a new digital camera. Chief executive Grant Petty reveals the thinking behind the device.
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The Broadcast InterviewTwenty Twenty: Tim Carter, Meredith Chambers
Twenty Twenty’s chief exec and creative officer have successfully applied entertainment values to serious subjects. They tell Alex Farber how they are simply mimicking life’s ‘sense of fun’
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The Broadcast InterviewKim Shillinglaw, BBC, science and natural history
The BBC’s commissioning editor for science and natural history is investing in developing programmes that will take viewers on an unexpected journey.
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Behind The ScenesFoxes Live: Wild in the City, C4
When our tame fox’s tail fell off in front of a group of drunken clubbers, we knew nothing about this would be straightforward, says Jamie Lochhead.
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FeaturesIn at the deep end
Shooting underwater brings an element of danger and excitement to the screen - but creates complications for production teams.
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FeaturesPlayhouse Presents
Scan, conform, grade, online and VFX for six of the 12 x 30-minute series
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The Broadcast InterviewKevin Lygo, ITV Studios
ITV Studios’ boss wants to build bridges with commissioners and is on the hunt for the next big international hit – but he’s not bothered where the idea comes from.
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FeaturesThe art of storytelling
Frank Ash of the BBC Academy’s creativity and special projects team asks factual producers and commissioners to reveal the secrets for turning hours of footage into a compelling narrative