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Not fit for purpose: UK commissioning process under fire

Production sector leaders are demanding radical changes to a commissioning system they describe as ‘medieval’, with indies spending millions developing content that will never be made.

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Broadcast Awards 2026 shortlist revealed

Stellar performance from the BBC, with more than 50 nominations

Long-form content

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Who’s ready to run the BBC – and push for board reform?

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Analysis: Indies’ role in BBC Current Affairs under the spotlight

Tim Davie

Leader: Trump troubles tipped Tim Davie over the edge

Michael McIntyre

Next turn of the wheel: Why Hungry Bear is on a roll

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ITV1 leads the 9pm drama battle

  • Who’s ready to run the BBC – and push for board reform?

  • Analysis: Indies’ role in BBC Current Affairs under the spotlight

  • Leader: Trump troubles tipped Tim Davie over the edge

  • Next turn of the wheel: Why Hungry Bear is on a roll

  • ITV1 leads the 9pm drama battle

Behind the Scenes

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How True North bought Channel 4 a B&B on a daytime budget

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How Adolescence was the inspiration for filming our Ed Sheeran special

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How we tracked down Hitler’s DNA for C4

  • How True North bought Channel 4 a B&B on a daytime budget

  • How Adolescence was the inspiration for filming our Ed Sheeran special

  • How we tracked down Hitler’s DNA for C4

Opinion

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Broadcast International - October 2025

Keith Le Goy on his optimistic outlook; the changing face of European partnerships; Mipcom Hot Picks