Robin Parker
Robin Parker joined Broadcast in 2007 as deputy news editor and has been features editor since 2011 and web editor since 2018. He was previously deputy news editor at Media Week.
Contact info
- Tel:
- 0208 1020873
- Email:
- robin.parker@broadcastnow.co.uk
FeaturesGoalhanger: the evolution of a podcast powerhouse
Tony Pastor & Jack Davenport on taking their successful podcast formula to the US, and bringing 13k people to the O2 for The Rest is Politics live
FeaturesAde Adepitan: 'This is the beginning of a new Paralympic era'
The veteran Paralympic athlete and presenter tells Broadcast about 2024’s coverage, his production company and why we need more hope
Behind The ScenesThe inside track on Supacell - Netflix’s superhero story with a twist
Director Sebastian Thiel and producer Sheila Nortley on setting the superhero drama in south London and giving opportunities to diverse creatives
Behind The ScenesThe kids are alright: The Gathering
Broadcast speaks to the creators of Channel 4’s new series on making a drama for adults and teens alike
FeaturesLiving up to Gen Z standards
From wellbeing and recruitment to sustainability and career progression, BPTW firms are trying hard to meet the expectations of their younger staff
CommentBumps along the road to recovery
‘Given what we have all endured, there is much to celebrate in this year’s survey’
NewsHinterland team returns to BBC1 with ‘lyrical’ dark comedy drama
Cameras roll on Fiction Factory’s six-part bilingual S4C co-pro
FeaturesRoundtable: Impact of the global drama explosion
Commissioning and production execs discuss the challenges of serving viewers while coping with rising costs and increased competition
Behind The ScenesThe Rings of Power: The making of Middle Earth
Lord Of The Rings precursor is taking episodic television into a whole new dimension – with scale and ambition to match the world of cinema
The Broadcast InterviewWayne Yip: fantasy fan lands his dream job
From cinema assistant in Tolkien’s Oxford to director on The Rings Of Power, Wayne Yip’s career has rocketed since his Channel 4 debut
FeaturesRomesh Ranganathan and Benjamin Green: Beta males with big ambition
Ranga Bee’s co-founders are on the hunt for fresh faces as the indie gears up to launch its first standalone shows
Behind The ScenesRalph & Katie: How the A Word spin-off put inclusivity first
The first British drama to feature two lead actors with Down’s has raised the bar for accessibility on set
FeaturesConfidence high among N&R indies
Revenues are up 26% and out-of-London commissioning is expected to grow as broadcasters ramp up production following the end of lockdown
FeaturesC5 wins vote of approval
Ben Frow’s mission to create a clearer identity pays off as channel named the strongest broadcaster for the first time
CommentCautious optimism as industry recovers
‘Given what we have all endured, there is much to celebrate in this year’s survey’
FeaturesRoundtable: the ups and downs of running a small indie
Sohail Shah, Louis Bamber, Ed Stobart and Emily Dalton discuss the advantages and challenges of running a smaller production business
FeaturesIn conversation: Sophie Jones and John Smithson
The true crime producers discuss working in the genre, competing for eyeballs with drama, and how social media is enriches storytelling
CommentTales of a veteran TV hack
Robin Parker looks back over a 13-year career with Broadcast as he signs off from the title
RatingsC5 trumps PSB rivals with A&E uplift
MONDAY: Crackit ob doc rises to series high of 1.9m as it edges out Talking Heads double bill