All The Editor articles – Page 2
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No one wins if the balance of reboots tips too far out of kilter
It makes sense for broadcasters to play it safe, but reboots are limited and offer no guarantees
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Stripped shows and indie deals prove factual firepower
The genre is showing its strength with a raft of indie acquisitions and some bold and punchy scheduling
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BBC and C4 must fight for their future amid political turmoil
A grown-up debate is required – but will the circumstances allow for a nuanced and intelligent exchange?
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Mipcom returns in full force to an industry in a state of flux
The production boom continues apace, but industry is grappling with a raft of new challenges
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Breakout British hits can help Netflix navigate its wobble
Dip in subscribers increases the stakes in the streaming wars
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Heatwave offers chance to seize climate change challenge
From reducing carbon emissions to influencing behaviour through storytelling, the industry has a chance to make a difference
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Great shows give succour, even as overnights tumble
Judging performance has never been trickier – but quality will always cut through, says Chris Curtis
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Playing it safe with familiar content is a risky tactic
Broadcasters are holding their own against the streamers, but too many reboots could undermine that
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The linear vs streaming battle is a phony war
Rather than one destroying the other, streamers and broadcasters have never been better aligned
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Time for broadcasters to dare to be different
ITV’s move into the on-demand world signals a new era as PSBs start to push the boundaries
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Cautious optimism as industry recovers
‘Given what we have all endured, there is much to celebrate in this year’s survey’
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Good things come in small indie packages – but it’s brutal out there
Broadcasters are doing their bit to help, but the landscape remains precarious for many
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A seriously reduced BBC would be disastrous for the industry
Consultation and clear thinking should be behind any funding changes, not political point-scoring
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Great shows and good souls lift the spirits after a tough year
WFTV winners and Broadcast Awards nominees shine a light on the sector’s remarkable fortitude
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Practical challenges make commissioning so hard
Our survey suggests that being swamped by email poses more problems than fostering creativity
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Timing feels right for reset of freelancer relations
Unprecedented demand for crew sits uneasily with the relentless pressure of many productions
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Time to rethink received wisdom around streamers
Co-pro boom is helping streamers feel a true part of the UK industry
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Resisting privatisation doesn’t mean keeping the status quo
There’s no doubt C4 needs to change – but that’s far more likely if it retains its public ownership
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Making the economic case for C4 is key to winning the fight
Broadcast editor Chris Curtis calls on the industry to argue that privatisation doesn’t stack up commercially
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The government is gunning for C4 – so it’s time to speak up
Britain’s whole TV ecology is at risk as the government kicks off its push for privatisation