Features – Page 390
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FeaturesBBC3: search for the secret of youth
BBC3 faces several obstacles in its remit to reach 16- to 34-year-olds - not least a brand teens see as uncool. Katherine Rushton reports on how the channel is engaging with its viewers
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FeaturesMitchell and Webb
Comedy duo David Mitchell and Robert Webb started life on radio, so when BBC producers had to make a red-button package to accompany the new series of BBC2’s That Mitchell and Webb Look, it made sense to mine their unused Radio 4 sketches.
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Behind The ScenesAs Seen On TV
Exec producer Robin Ashbrook on how a game between pals was transformed into a TV quiz
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Behind The Scenes...transformed the Savannah into a soap
Executive producer David Gilbert on using archive wildlife footage for comedic effect.
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The Broadcast InterviewNick Southgate, Shed Media
The Shed Media boss talks to Robert Shepherd about ‘flying’ on both sides of the Atlantic, working with a US television legend and whether a management buyout is still on the cards.
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Behind The ScenesNeil Oliver on Scotland
A History of Scotland has come out of the heart of Scotland itself: from the local communities and through the voices of the people, so that the stories told are an accurate reflection of the land and the people.
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Behind The ScenesRussell T Davies on Wales
In my opinion, viewers see far too much of London on screen.
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Behind The ScenesPersonal Affairs, BBC3
Gabbie Asher, writer and creator of Personal Affairs, on going on location but letting go on set.
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FeaturesPsychoville
Titles for a dark new comedy from The League of Gentlemen’s Reece Shearsmith and Steve Pemberton.
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FeaturesEuroparlTV
Amid a tumultuous fortnight in politics, and with the European elections highlighting the government’s continuing woes, it’s timely that the European Parliament has been engaging online with voters.
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FeaturesProduction: Middle East
With big plans but a lack of local expertise, the Middle East is seeking Western broadcasting experience, which adds up to opportunities for UK companies. Adrian Pennington reports
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FeaturesHow to be lean on screen
The secret behind some of the biggest shows is budget management - things such as clever scheduling and economic use of locations. Andy Fry looks at 10 top shows’ tricks of the trade
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FeaturesBBC comedy: Nothing funny about playing safe
With BBC comedies having been outstripped by C4 at the Baftas, are the corporation’s commissioners stifling the laughter by being too risk-averse?
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Behind The ScenesOccupation, BBC1
Derek Wax and Nick Murphy battled desert storms and camel tagine to film Occupation