Analysis – Page 9
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FeaturesRise of the guessing game
Guessing formats are everywhere following the success of The Masked Singer. Is this a short-lived phase, or a shift in commissioning strategy?
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FeaturesAnalysis: PSB prominence: too little, too late?
With Ofcom’s recommendations winning informal government support, confidence is growing that legislation is on the way. But will it come soon enough?
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FeaturesBreaking into the comedy boys’ club
Despite repeated calls for more comedy shows with female writers, the latest stats from Broadcast’s Programme Index suggest progress has been slow
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FeaturesAFP comes into its own
Ad-funded programming is enjoying a resurgence as its reputation improves and traditional ad spots take a hit from the pandemic
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FeaturesAnalysis: The indie sector has its say
Comments from 100-plus respondents to the Indie Survey provide an unvarnished snapshot of life as a producer
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FeaturesThe NHS’s Covid challenge
As his reports lay bare the true impact of the pandemic, BBC News reporter Clive Myrie laments that TV crews were not allowed into hospitals sooner
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FeaturesA new era in US politics
ITV News’ Emma Murphy on Biden’s America and moving the political narrative away from Donald Trump
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CommentStreamers must stop hiding behind the big numbers
Lack of transparency over ratings is confusing for viewers – and may even be hurting the platforms’ smaller shows, says Scott Bryan
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FeaturesIn conversation: how to write a hit ITV drama
The writers of The Bay and Finding Alice discuss their creative process and unravel the layers that make up must-watch television
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FeaturesTrump’s toxic legacy
ITV’s Robert Moore and C4’s Matt Frei on reporting on US politics – and what could be in store for the UK media landscape
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FeaturesSpeed of recovery crucial for ITV
Some of the broadcaster’s biggest and most lucrative brands remain under pressure going into 2021
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FeaturesC4 hunts fresh ideas in pivot to digital
Uncovering All 4-friendly shows is a primary goal for commissioning teams
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FeaturesContent key as Disney battles with Netflix
Global streamers to increase spend on original programming
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FeaturesSky set to ramp up in-house production
Beyond drama and comedy, Sky Studios is likely to take a more active role in funding documentaries
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FeaturesThe stage is set for UK studios
Demand is rocketing as production gets back on track, but new facilities and site expansions are coming down the line
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FeaturesLicensing takes back seat as US studios launch D2C services
Can major players afford to forgo lucrative distribution deals?
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FeaturesScience shows thrive in pandemic
Growing appetite for genre as audiences seek information on coronavirus
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FeaturesDisability campaigners call for producer allies
Leading figures in the battle to improve recruitment of disabled people across TV discuss why the industry is still falling short