Analysis – Page 3
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FeaturesAnalysis: How to measure a hit show
Content chiefs at the BBC, ITV, C4 and C5 reveal what they believe constitutes a hit on their channels
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FeaturesYear in Review: scandal, strikes and royal ghosts
From a new monarch to a slew of celebrity scandals + the end of two of TV’s finest dramas, Broadcast looks back at the past 12 months
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FeaturesAnalysis: How PSBs are fighting back against the streamers
Broadcasters are putting their VoD platforms at the centre of commissioning decisions, making use of audience data & tapping into their archives
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FeaturesVirtual production in the spotlight
Experts on virtual production discuss the benefits of the technology, the essential kit needed to get the most out it, and the impact of the recent layoffs at Unreal Engine maker Epic Games
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FeaturesStudios look to brighter days in 2024
After weathering a perfect storm of US strikes and a slowdown in commissioning, UK studios are cautiously optimistic about the coming year
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FeaturesThe Crown: The royal saga that ruled the airwaves
Left Bank execs reflect on the landmark royal drama, while Netflix UK’s Anne Mensah reveals the potential successors to its throne
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FeaturesWhat makes a show risky? Top execs have their say
The BBC’s Clare Sillery, UKTV’s Mark Iddon, ITV’s Sue Murphy and C4’s Tim Hancock discuss the shows on which have taken risks
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FeaturesThat’s Life!: ‘A show ahead of its time’
From law-changing investigations to talking dogs, That’s Life! was a groundbreaking show that kickstarted the careers of some of TV’s biggest names
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FeaturesRoundtable: What makes a great literary adaptation?
Raffaella de Angelis, Hannah Griffiths and Hilary Strong discuss the role of the author, current trends and the power of IP
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FeaturesTurning up the heat in dating shows
The creatives behind some of the latest formats on freshening up the genre and the key ingredients for a hit show
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FeaturesBest Kept Secrets: The world’s hidden programming gems
Four TV executives from across the globe shine a spotlight on the local shows that deserve more international attention
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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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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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FeaturesGreenlight slowdown: ‘It feels pretty horrendous out there’
The TV ad market has crashed, the licence fee is frozen, inflation is rampant and streamers have slashed their spending. Five people offer an anonymous snapshot of their experiences
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FeaturesCommissioning slowdown: The commissioner
“I have friends who are highly experienced, who haven’t been able to pay their mortgages”
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FeaturesFiona Campbell: TikTok influencers are key to attracting young viewers
BBC’s controller of youth audiences explains how its Creatorlab scheme will help social media talent make the transition to television
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FeaturesCommissioning slowdown: Freelancer #2
“The sad case is that talented freelancers are leaving the industry in droves”
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FeaturesCommissioning slowdown: Freelancer #1
“I had quite a few friends leave the industry in the 2008-9 recession – and this feels worse”
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FeaturesCommissioning slowdown: Indie boss #2
“Award winners who have CVs I would absolutely kill to have aren’t working”
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FeaturesCommissioning slowdown: Indie boss #1
“I do worry about the impact on freelancers. There are some great people who haven’t worked for a really long time”