Features – Page 341
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FeaturesHouse of Cards, US
Broadcast shines the spotlight on a forthcoming US remake of a classic political thriller.
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The Broadcast InterviewPete Thornton, Comedy Central
Having secured a higher Sky EPG slot, Comedy Central’s commissioning editor wants to bring more UK comedies to the channel and increase its original programming.
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The Broadcast InterviewKate Harwood, BBC drama
BBC drama has been on a roll under Kate Harwood, with a string of hits from Five Days to South Riding. So have we seen the last of the Victorian classics?
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Behind The ScenesThe Crimson Petal & The White, BBC2
Michael Faber’s sensuous novel spared nothing in bringing 19th-century London to life. Robin Parker meets the creative team who translated his vision into a vivid TV drama.
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FeaturesBranding: Standing out from the crowd
With ever more channels being viewed through a growing range of platforms, it is vital that a channel’s branding tells its audience why they should be watching. George Bevir reports.
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Behind The ScenesMonroe, ITV1
Our focus on authenticity meant always having medical experts on set - which proved lucky when half the crew got sick, writes Jennie Scanlon.
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FeaturesTop 30 BBC2, Channel 4, Channel 5
Find out the top 30 programmes on BBC2, Channel 4 and Channel 5 from 21-27 February as well as the performance of all the terrestrials across week 8.
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FeaturesCivilization: Is the West History?
Post-produce the 6 x 50-minute series exploring Western civilisation
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FeaturesCaroline Quentin: A Passage Through India
Create the titles and map animations for a 3 x 60-minute series in which Caroline Quentin journeys through India
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FeaturesTriCaster TCXD850CS
A hardware control surface for the TriCaster TCXD850 HD portable live production system
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Behind The ScenesLove Thy Neighbour, Channel 4
Building trust with the residents of Grassington in Yorkshire meant getting involved in am-dram and downing pints with the locals, says Jamie Isaacs.
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FeaturesFilm quality on a TV budget
New kit is revolutionising how high-end TV shows are shot, writes Michael Burns, but can hire firms keep pace with the demand for film-style digital cameras and 3D equipment?
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The Broadcast InterviewUS TV: packaging for the perfect pitch
In our second extract from Broadcast’s US commissioning report, three agents explain how the system works in the States and offer some tips and advice on approaching the networks.
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FeaturesOvercoming the barriers to change
The MAM roundtable at this year’s BVE revealed problems surrounding the emerging technology that still need to be addressed. Jane Bainbridge reports.
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The Broadcast InterviewFirecracker Films: our Big Fat Gypsy success
As Gypsy-mania sweeps the country, Firecracker Films bosses Mark Soldinger and Sue Oriel tell Lisa Campbell about their plans to take the format to the US, spin-off series and more.
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FeaturesFrozen Planet, BBC (UK)
Broadcast shines the spotlight on a major new wildlife series from the BBC with a Q&A with executive producer Alastair Fothergill (Blue Planet, Planet Earth).
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The Broadcast InterviewAndrew Newman, Objective Productions
Objective Productions’ new chief exec wants the indie to branch out from comedy and fact ent and work with a range of broadcasters, just so long as it’s ‘good telly’.
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FeaturesHail Mary, CBS (US)
Broadcast shines the spotlight on a new drama pilot starring Minnie Driver.