Lucy Rouse
FeaturesCDN Awards: a celebration of diversity
Increasing the representation of ethnic and social minorities in the broadcasting industries remains a slow process, but the CDN Awards highlight rare success.
The Broadcast InterviewSimon Nelson, BBC Multiplatform
The BBC’s multiplatform team wants ambitious ideas. Simon Nelson tells Lucy Rouse about his vision and the commissioners give their tips.
The Broadcast InterviewVictoria Jaye, BBC Multiplatform
Head of fiction and entertainment multiplatform commissioning. Responsible for commissioning strategy and financial management for drama, entertainment and comedy cross-platform.
The Broadcast InterviewRosie Allimonos, BBC Multiplatform
Multiplatform commissioning executive, BBC Drama, Films and Acquisitions
The Broadcast InterviewMartin Trickey, BBC Multiplatform
BBC multiplatform commissioning executive, comedy.
The Broadcast InterviewDr Jo Twist, BBC Multiplatform
Multiplatform commissioning executive, Entertainment and Switch.
FeaturesInterview: Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall
The Green Issue: Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall wants to convert viewers to shop locally and eat seasonal food by entertaining them rather than by getting on a soapbox.
FeaturesFive tasks for Dawn
What are the most significant challenges facing Five's new chief executive - and how should she tackle them? Lucy Rouse asked five television insiders for their views.
FeaturesGrade plays a strong hand
ITV's boss raised the stakes last week when he challenged Ofcom to ease ITV's PSB burden otherwise the network would go it alone. Lucy Rouse asks if Michael Grade is seriously considering this option.
FeaturesOn Set: Comedy commissioning
Indies must find new strategies to get funding for comedy programming.
FeaturesOn Set: Comedy commissioning
Indies must find new strategies to get funding for comedy programming.
FeaturesThe rise of thrift programming
The gloomy economic climate is creating growing demand for programmes that recognise viewers have less cash to spare.
FeaturesBattle to get brands on the box
Andy Burnham sparked fury last week by ruling out product placement on British TV before an Ofcom consultation. Now the industry is fighting back.
FeaturesGlobal issues
Jon Snow explains why he's passionate about international news and why a reporter on the ground is worth any amount of technology.
FeaturesWhat TV thinks of PSB proposals
The debate over what PSB is and who should pay for it rages on, according to Broadcast's survey, with the future of kids and regional news arousing the strongest feelings.
FeaturesCommissioning Focus: BBC seeks ‘landmark' arts pitches
The corporation is aiming to stimulate creativity across its networks with its search for innovative arts and music programming.
FeaturesCommissioning Focus: BBC Learning
BBC Learning has left the fusty image of schools programming far behind, with a range of cross-media campaigns and events aimed at getting ordinary people involved.
FeaturesCommissioning Focus
Bravo has healthy budgets on offer for new commissions - so long as indies can deliver the range of anti-social behaviour its action-hungry audience loves.
NewsCommissioning Focus: BBC2 comedy
As iconic comedy shows migrate to BBC1, a gap has opened for a hit BBC2 show that tickles the nation’s funny bone.
FeaturesBBC2 comedy
As iconic comedy migrates to BBC1, a gap has opened for a hit BBC2 show that tickles the nation’s funny bone.