All articles by Alice Redman
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FeaturesNuanced picture as growth returns in commissioning
Broadcast Intelligence’s Programme Index logged 1,606 commissions in 2024, a 23% jump on the previous year
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Behind The ScenesProtecting the secrets of Gavin & Stacey: The Finale
From surprise guest appearances to avoiding the paps, how James Corden, Ruth Jones and the crew pulled off the iconic sitcom’s final episode
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NewsJames Corden: return of Gavin and Stacey is a ‘lesson in patience’
Co-creator and actor takes aim at industry’s focus on speed
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Behind The ScenesOutrageous: Rivalry and rebellion in the upper class
UKTV & BritBox International’s story of the Mitford sisters aims to transcend its mid-20th century setting to appeal to a modern, global audience
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NewsSarb Nijjer: collaboration key for indies during tough times
Senior Banijay exec says its labels are more open to working together than previously
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NewsBBC specialist factual chief says co-pro more important than ever
Sheffield DocFest: Jack Bootle speaks alongside fellow BBC unscripted commissioners
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NewsC5 commissioner opens up on sensitive abuse documentary
Sheffield DocFest: Adrian Padmore praises action taken by Ben Frow
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NewsUKTV rejigs as U masterbrand launch date set
Broadcaster also unveils two series orders from Wag Entertainment
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NewsCost of book rights has ‘shot up’ amid IP demand
Mediawan and Banijay scripted execs talk up co-productions in straitened times as way of managing expenses
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NewsSky co-pro boss heralds ‘golden period of documentary’
Jack Oliver also sets out what he is looking for in session at MIP Doc
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NewsNat Geo adds to London commissioning arm
Sarah Peat will work with Carolyn Payne and Simon Raikes
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FeaturesDistributors Index: BBC Studios on the hunt for content with global appeal
Execs Mark Linsey and Kate Ward discuss their aim of getting the best of British TV out to the world
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FeaturesNBCU pushes on with search for international entertainment
From BBC partnerships to filming abroad, the US broadcaster is prepared to travel for good TV
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FeaturesAnalysis: Commissioning falls across the board in 2023
Orders taking a significant tumble in 2023, co-pros in decline and the streamers cutting back according to Programme Index analysis
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NewsITVS on lookout for more content amid slowdown
Global non-scripted content chief points to ‘gap in every genre’
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NewsNewen Studios acquires Felicita
French production company and founder Marie Guillaumond to join TF1-owned giant
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FeaturesEdinburgh announcements confirm commissioning dip
Snapshot from the 2023 festival reveals a decline in the number of shows being greenlit by broadcasters
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NewsC4 delves into death of Pete Doherty party guest
Doc about Mark Blanco commissioned for broadcaster’s First Cut strand
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FeaturesRoundtable: Distributors make their case for building relationships with indies
Our panel bust some myths and highlight the important role they can play
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NewsPhilippa Collie Cousins calls time on UKTV
Broadcaster’s first dedicated drama commissioner exits