Interviews – Page 23
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The Broadcast InterviewLiz Murdoch, Shine Group
It’s taken Shine just nine years to grow into a global powerhouse, and its founder and CEO is no less passionate about the indie and its impressive pool of talent, writes Katherine Rushton.
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The Broadcast InterviewAndrew Jackson: the BBC’s straight-talker
Natural History Unit chief Andrew Jackson isn’t afraid to say what he thinks, and his self confessed lack of ‘pedigree’ is just what the corporation ordered, writes Katherine Rushton
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The Broadcast InterviewBack in business: Stephen Lambert
Having nearly left the industry three years ago, Stephen Lambert is enjoying success with his new indie.
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The Broadcast InterviewRichard Holloway, Talkback Thames
Talkback Thames head of entertainment Richard Holloway has been at the top of his game for 40 years, but that hasn’t quelled his appetite to be the best, writes Lisa Campbell
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The Broadcast InterviewDrama with star quality
After a tough 2009, ITV director of drama Laura Mackie says the broadcaster is back in the hunt for quality series – and she’s not playing it safe.
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The Broadcast InterviewDanny Cohen, BBC3
BBC3 has had its fair share of flak, but controller Danny Cohen continues to carve out a distinct niche for the channel and maintains there’s more to come, finds Katherine Rushton
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The Broadcast InterviewHamish Mykura, More 4
More 4 head Hamish Mykura wants producers to think big, as he looks for event programming and documentaries that attract a wide audience.
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The Broadcast InterviewClive Edwards, BBC current affairs
As executive and commissioning editor, Clive Edwards is doing his bit to make BBC current affairs more accessible, but not at the expense of its journalism.
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The Broadcast InterviewMelanie Leach, Twofour
Melanie Leach, managing director of Broadcast indie of the year Twofour, tells Katherine Rushton what it’s planning next.
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The Broadcast InterviewJonathan Wall, Radio 5 Live
Radio 5 Live’s Jonathan Wall is making a plea to indies to help establish the station as a genuine alternative to Radio 4 - and it’s not all about sport, as he tells Chris Curtis.
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The Broadcast InterviewCamilla Lewis, TalkbackThames
Talkback Thames’ head of factual features tells Lisa Campbell how round-the-clock brainstorming is vital to success.
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The Broadcast InterviewAndrew Mackenzie, factual entertainment, C4
The media and government furore surrounding Boys And Girls Alone has not curbed the Channel 4 head of factual entertainment’s appetite for provocation.
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The Broadcast InterviewKim Shillinglaw, BBC science and natural history
The BBC’s outspoken science and natural history commissioning editor wants to combine more accessible programming with more challenging pieces.
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The Broadcast InterviewMatt Groening and Al Jean, The Simpsons
The creators of The Simpsons are celebrating 20 years of the iconic series but, as Michael Rosser discovers, there is still plenty more to come, and some fresh ideas in development.
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The Broadcast InterviewBen Stephenson, BBC Drama
BBC Drama has come under fire over the past year, but its commissioning controller is not looking back as he strives to improve the broadcaster’s output.
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The Broadcast InterviewMichael Parkinson: King of chat
John Lennon, Lauren Bacall, Muhammad Ali - Sir Michael Parkinson has interviewed them all. Lisa Campbell talks with the broadcasting legend about his 40 years in the business.
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The Broadcast InterviewHelen Warner, C4 daytime
After the Carol Vorderman and Paul O’Grady scuffles, C4’s head of daytime could be forgiven a little reticence, but on the contrary, Robin Parker finds daytime is making waves.
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The Broadcast InterviewFive comes out fighting
Our partnership remains strong, Five’s Dawn Airey and Richard Woolfe tell Lisa Campbell.
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The Broadcast InterviewOrion Ross, Disney Channels
Disney Channels’ vice-president of original series is aiming to treble European animation output over the next few years, and is looking for ideas for 14 pilots.
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The Broadcast InterviewAlan Clements, STV
Director of content Alan Clements tells Kate McMahon about his first year at STV, defends his decision to use opt-outs to fund home-grown content and reveals his plans for a US office.