All articles by Rebecca Cooney – Page 5
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FeaturesAlisa Pomeroy tops peer poll
C4 head of documentaries dethrones two-time winner Ben Frow as peers vote her the commissioner they most admire
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NewsNetflix unscripted boss reveals search for live voting formats
Brandon Riegg tells Content London that shiny floor performance shows are priority
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FeaturesStreamers fall down the pecking order
Commissioners believe that well-resourced streamers are becoming less attractive to indies
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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
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NewsDoctor Who sparks £130m boost for Wales
BBC report says decision to make the show in Wales was “a significant catalyst” for regional growth
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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
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Behind The ScenesBehind the Scenes: Zorro rides again
Amazon is reviving the ‘timeless Mexican superhero story’ with a new focus on strong female characters
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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
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FeaturesHow Hardcash delivered the Russell Brand doc
Executive producer Esella Hawkey reveals the meticulous work that went into the C4 Dispatches programme
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NewsFind courage to make risky shows, Meera Syal urges industry
Goodness Gracious Me star exhorts TV chiefs to keep telling minorities’ stories
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NewsITVX tests out AI scheduling for FAST channels
Streamer’s editor says AI can ‘pick up some of the mundane work’
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NewsSmall indies fear swift closure, commissioners told
Commissioners insist they are listening to production companies
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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
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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’
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NewsFulwell 73 makes scripted redundancies
Saskia Schuster among the departures as indie shifts ’strategic focus’ on scripted
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FeaturesThe US writers’ strike: What will it mean for the UK industry?
British peers show solidarity with fight for fair pay
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NewsIndie Survey 2023 correction: Fulwell 73
A year of significant growth means the indie ranks tenth in the survey rankings
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FeaturesIndies reap rewards of N&R push
The impact of broadcasters’ efforts to increase nations and regions production shows in rising revenues, but recruitment problems remain a concern
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Behind The ScenesHow His Dark Materials is opening up new worlds
Bad Wolf has spent the past six years working on its adaptation for BBC1, but the show’s impact on the TV industry will last much longer
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CommentBest firms make staff feel valued
‘The top workplaces are offering more tangible support as the cost-of-living crisis unfolds’