Rebecca Cooney
Rebecca Cooney is the Broadcast Insight Editor
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FeaturesRegenerating Doctor Who: The anniversary specials
As the beloved sci-fi franchise turns 60, it looks towards a new era – led by some familiar faces.
FeaturesChannel 4 trio named unsung heroes
Channel 4 executives Clemency Green, Art Sejdu and Kiran Nataraja are recognised by their peers in this year’s survey for always going the extra mile
FeaturesConcerns grow as slowdown hits hard
Rocketing costs, a downturn in the ad market and struggling streamers are all playing a part in reducing commissions
CommentBuyers have their say on slowdown
70 buyers from across the industry reveal their views on the current industry landscape and how they’re navigating the slowdown
FeaturesAlisa Pomeroy tops peer poll
C4 head of documentaries dethrones two-time winner Ben Frow as peers vote her the commissioner they most admire
NewsNetflix unscripted boss reveals search for live voting formats
Brandon Riegg tells Content London that shiny floor performance shows are priority
FeaturesStreamers fall down the pecking order
Commissioners believe that well-resourced streamers are becoming less attractive to indies
FeaturesJob satisfaction high among commissioners
Despite having to negotiate a slowdown and strained indie relationships, a resounding 93% of commissioners say they are happy in their role
NewsDoctor Who sparks £130m boost for Wales
BBC report says decision to make the show in Wales was “a significant catalyst” for regional growth
FeaturesThat’s Life!: ‘A show ahead of its time’
From law-changing investigations to talking dogs, That’s Life! was a groundbreaking show that kickstarted the careers of some of TV’s biggest names
Behind The ScenesBehind the Scenes: Zorro rides again
Amazon is reviving the ‘timeless Mexican superhero story’ with a new focus on strong female characters
NewsIndustry ‘must think differently about careers’, Broadcast Live: Glasgow event hears
Change is desperately needed to deal with challenges facing freelancers, says BBC Studioworks culture director
FeaturesHow Hardcash delivered the Russell Brand doc
Executive producer Esella Hawkey reveals the meticulous work that went into the C4 Dispatches programme
NewsFind courage to make risky shows, Meera Syal urges industry
Goodness Gracious Me star exhorts TV chiefs to keep telling minorities’ stories
NewsITVX tests out AI scheduling for FAST channels
Streamer’s editor says AI can ‘pick up some of the mundane work’
NewsSmall indies fear swift closure, commissioners told
Commissioners insist they are listening to production companies
FeaturesRoundtable: Holding the ladder for young talent
Four of last year’s Hot Shots on what the industry is doing right and what more could be done to support emerging talent
CommentHot Shots continue to raise the bar
‘This year’s cohort are not just brilliant at their jobs, they are also people who have made a difference’
NewsFulwell 73 makes scripted redundancies
Saskia Schuster among the departures as indie shifts ’strategic focus’ on scripted
The Broadcast InterviewHuw Edwards: An unprecedented year for BBC News
The News at Ten anchor on helming the corporation’s coronation coverage, standing up to critics, and the problem with impartiality