All The Editor articles
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CommentIan Katz: the outsider who faced an uphill task
Outgoing C4 programming boss delivered more successes than many credit him for – but he never quite got the indie sector on side, writes Chris Curtis
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CommentProgramming isn’t the problem - it’s how PSBs reach the viewers
The appetite for traditional TV remains, so broadcasters must find new ways to get their shows in front of viewers writes Chris Curtis
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CommentConfidence grows as indies learn to adapt
‘Some of the genuinely existential threats facing production companies in recent years seem to have eased’
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CommentLeader: Matt Brittin - an unlikely DG
Broadcast editor-in-chief Chris Curtis analyses the rationale behind the appointment of the former Google exec to run the BBC
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CommentChris Curtis: Huge deals can feel unnerving but could future-proof the sector
Proposed mega-mergers between Sky and ITV, and Banijay and All3, won’t be pain-free but represent a smart response to the market
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CommentWho’s ready to run the BBC – and push for board reform?
Tim Davie’s successor will face the same battle over bias, so a governance overhaul feels essential, writes Chris Curtis
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CommentLeader: Trump troubles tipped Tim Davie over the edge
The energetic and determined DG has called time on his tenure after the cumulative pressure of controversy after controversy, writes Chris Curtis
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CommentThere’s more than one way to win the brutal battle for attention
The YouTube revolution shouldn’t be ignored, but that doesn’t mean that distinctive long-form content can’t still deliver huge success
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CommentIt’s tough out there – indies have never worked harder or smarter
Even producers performing well are feeling the pressure – so let’s double down on fresh thinking, says Chris Curtis
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CommentCulture will be crucial as new leaders get to work
Smart strategies are important, but ensuring everyone is pulling together will be crucial for Kate Phillips, Angela Jain and the new C4 in-house boss
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CommentBaftas 2025: low-key, leftfield winners are well received
BBC stands tall in Charlotte Moore’s swansong year; The Jury Murder Trial and Would I Lie to You among unexpected winners
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CommentAdolescence is a shot in the arm for UK drama, not its death knell
The global appetite for British stories is vast, and can be captured by all parts of the industry
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CommentA show of resilience in times of adversity
‘British indies are doing everything in their power to thrive through innovation’
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CommentBBC facing end of an era as Charlotte Moore departs
Chris Curtis: The corporation’s CCO skilfully navigated the streaming revolution, and her role has never been bigger – or more challenging to fill
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CommentChris Curtis: Netflix’s mainstream ambition should reassure its UK rivals
The end of peak spending and broad appeal of UK content should generate renewed optimism
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CommentClever tactics and classy shows can help reach young audiences
The digital revolution is here, but the industry knows it and is working impressively to ensure that TV isn’t being left behind
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CommentCommissioners and producers need a reset in relations
With a disconnect between tariffs and editorial ambitions, the industry’s key creative relationships feel increasingly fraught, says Chris Curtis
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CommentGet ready for a ruckus about AI - the rules need to be settled soon
The industry’s big players need to collaborate on a framework to harness the potential of AI rather than let it run wild
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CommentScale is smashing, but has it got out of hand in drama?
The scripted arms race has catapulted the genre into new territory – but the funding model is creaking, writes Chris Curtis
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CommentEdinburgh 2024: a tale of class and company closures
Economic challenges make the urge to open up the industry even more compelling – but much harder, writes Chris Curtis