Features – Page 391
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Behind The ScenesKrod Mandoon and the Flaming Sword of Fire
Writers Peter Knight and Brad Johnson on making comedy work for US and UK audiences.
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Behind The Scenes…told the story of Rhys Jones’ murder
Producer/director Tom Stone took a sensitive approach to those involved in a tragic crime.
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The Broadcast InterviewEmma Bunton, Heart
She took girl power to the world as the youngest Spice Girl. Now 33, how is the mother of one going to spice things up with new radio presenting gig on Heart, asks Michael Rosser
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FeaturesRichard Hammond’s Blast Lab
The challenge: To control costs on an ambitious new science series fronted by Richard Hammond.
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FeaturesThe Devil’s Whore
The challenge: To make a quality costume drama about the English Civil War on a budget of £7 million.
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FeaturesDickinson's Real Deal
The challenge: To deliver a daytime auction magazine show that looked like it was studiobased, but with a budget that made a studio virtually impossible.
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FeaturesTotal Wipeout
The challenge: To replicate the scale of entertainment format Wipeout on ABC US without building a dedicated set.
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FeaturesGenerals At War
The challenge: To produce a series about six Second World War battles without the high cost of filming on many locations.
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FeaturesBaby Planet
The challenge To film baby animals on zoological breeding programmes with thematic channel budgets.
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FeaturesBritain’s Conjoined Twins: Hope & Faith
The challenge: To cut costs without compromising on quality - and to maximise shooting time within budget.
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FeaturesHistory’s Hardest Prison
The challenge: To deliver an HD-quality docudrama on a pilot SD budget - in the hope of securing a full series.
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FeaturesBeing Human
The challenge: To make an original, innovative - yet good-quality - drama on BBC3 budgets.
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FeaturesThe 100-Mile Challenge
A whole town must change its international eating habits in this cookery format from Canada.
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FeaturesMark Lawrence, NBC Universal
Director of global programme acquisitions, NBC Universal Global Networks
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Behind The ScenesTop 10 tips for producing cheaper TV
Times are tough and budgets tight, but producers are still turning out quality programming. Adrian Pennington asks industry insiders how to balance creative savvy with financial sense
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Behind The ScenesMy Monkey Baby
In producing My Monkey Baby, Jaine Green took a hands-on approach to animal parenting