All The Editor articles
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Humble winners are a cause for optimism in tough times
The 1% Club and Baby Reindeer couldn’t be more different – but these relatively modest British shows are both smashing it
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Drama co-pros feel the pinch, leaving projects in limbo
Even the best-funded genre is under pressure as market conditions prompt a rethink
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A painful reshaping of the indie sector
‘A leaner British indie community may emerge in the coming years, one that is more robust for having ridden out such challenging conditions’
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Take a deep breath and keep the faith through tough times
The short-term outlook may still be gloomy, but viewers haven’t lost their appetite for quality TV
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Honoring the best of British TV
‘Big events, big shows and big brave programming bets have never felt so vital’
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Big bets and clever commissions kick off the new year in style
Linear is far from dead – but there’s more to Gladiators and Mr Bates’ success than a slot in the schedule
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Indies desperate for clarity as brutal year draws to a close
Uncertainty over Channel 4 commissioning patterns has been a factor for much of the year
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Race for scale amid tough times points to reshaped indie sector
The bigger players are competing for mega-budgets, while smaller producers get resourceful
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Culture is as important as process in weeding out behaviour
The sector must close the gap between the rhetoric of zero tolerance and the reality of working life for freelancers
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Is the sector nurturing the next generation of creative leaders?
Experience has been key to dealing with industry challenges, but should we be bedding in execs’ successors?
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What’s in a name? Provocative titles in the spotlight
Broadcasters are attempting to balance the need to stand out with the possibility of upsetting contributors or the public, says Chris Curtis
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The challenges of navigating a summer of discontent
Indies and freelancers face a tough period as inflation pushes up costs and commissioning falls, says Chris Curtis
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Schedules and familiar shows take us back to the future
Clear release patterns and even clearer programme concepts appear to be the order of the day
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Tweaks to distribution models point to more flexible future
Format deals are back with a bang thanks to the fresh thinking and bold partnership behind The Traitors
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Factual leads the charge in Cannes
“Unscripted programming is the driving force as documentary accounts for half our Hot Picks”
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Talent crunch poses questions we desperately need to answer
The logjam has finally eased off – so now is the time to get stuck into practical solutions
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Bumps along the road to recovery
‘Given what we have all endured, there is much to celebrate in this year’s survey’
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To box set or not? Industry grapples with release dilemma
A more balanced approach appears to be emerging as broadcasters experiment with different strategies
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Celebrating the best of British TV
‘What they share is the alchemy that takes place when clever, creative ideas combine with amazing production and top-tier on-screen talent’
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C4 saga is far from over as industry rings the changes
U-turn on privatisation comes during a period of flux for broadcasters and indies alike, writes Chris Curtis