Neil Midgley
FeaturesRedefining children’s TV
Do the likes of Child Genius, Gogglesprogs and the Educating… strand fulfil C4’s PSB remit or do they represent a ‘get out of jail free’ card for the broadcaster?
FeaturesIndies boom as fears fade
The indie sector enjoyed strong growth as threats to the terms of trade were staved off
FeaturesLearning on the job
As the government seeks to increase the number of apprenticeships, the TV industry has much to do to keep pace with other sectors, says Neil Midgley
FeaturesGoing for international gold
The UK indie sector has attracted huge foreign investment over the past few years. But does that help or hinder its performance on the international stage?
FeaturesFinancing drama - funding TV's golden age
As UK drama competes on an increasingly global stage, budgets are going up and having a single broadcaster attached is no longer enough. Neil Midgley reports
FeaturesHow to finance your start-up indie
From small producers to broadcasters and super-indies, Neil Midgley hears from both sides of the deal about the key ingredients needed to ensure that a production investment pays off
FeaturesESG dominates after merger
Turnover dwarfs that of nearest rival as Endemol Shine Group reports combined figures for the first time, but drama acquisitions are boosting All3Media. Neil Midgley reports
FeaturesDrama indies take centre stage
Insatiable overseas appetite for English-language drama and the consequent flow of international money into UK production were the big themes of 2015.
FeaturesCompeting for control
The Midlands is leading the charge as areas outside of London press their case for more power over budgets and commissioning.
FeaturesA new deal for the nations
Neil Midgley takes a look at what the BBC charter renewal could mean for Scotland, Northern Ireland and Wales
NewsBBC3’s online-only plan halts move to Salford
The BBC has confirmed that BBC3 will not be moving to Salford as originally intended under former director general Mark Thompson.
FeaturesBBC journalism is under threat
As the new culture secretary contemplates the future of the BBC, Neil Midgley focuses on the challenges for the corporation’s flagship news services
FeaturesWhere the BBC axe could fall
With the corporation facing tough negotiations over charter renewal and the licence fee, Neil Midgley takes a look at where further cuts might be made
NewsBBC News on brink of religious affairs appointment
BBC News is close to moving defence correspondent Caroline Wyatt to cover the religious affairs brief.