All Broadcast Intelligence articles
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UKTV seeks the unexpected for drama and factual refresh
Broadcaster is on the hunt for bingeable, noisy, edgy ideas that can cut through, with novel talent attached
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Buyer’s Profile: Joseph Maxwell, head of unscripted, SBS (Australia)
Unscripted chief at Australia’s SBS wants risk-taking shows that provoke debate and push boundaries
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BBC prioritises story over fan passion for music docs
Head of popular music TV Jonathan Rothery seeks ideas that appeal to a wider audience beyond core fans
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PBS Masterpiece on the hunt for quality UK drama
US network keen to commission or partner on British series from skilled writers with top-tier talent attached
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Sky cites ‘authentic talent’ as key criteria for Arts and Max
Commissioners say they are looking for talent with credibility and a genuine connection to the subject
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Sky and UKTV raise their ambitions for comedy shows
Sky seeks shows with a premium feel and an authentic voice, while Dave is keen to explore narrative stories
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True crime documentary commissioners put the story first
Execs from A+E Networks, WBD and Sky discuss their approaches to the genre and reveal what kind of stories work best for them
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Crime+Investigation resurrects Crimes That Shook Britain
Dermot Murnaghan-fronted true crime show to return after six-year rest
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Broadcast Intelligence: UKTV looks to evolve with call for ‘exciting, original’ shows
Helen Perry, Mark Iddon and Emile Nawagamuwa reveal plans to freshen up content offering on Dave, Alibi and W
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True Crime panel to reveal commissioner wishlists: register now
Broadcast Intelligence panel features commissioners from A+E Networks EMEA, Warner Bros Discovery and Sky
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PBS seeks UK co-producers for science doc strand Nova
US broadcaster looking for ideas that take a deeper dive into mainstream science and tech stories
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Distributors look to work directly with more indies
Bossanova, ITVS, Newen and Orange Smarty execs sat on Broadcast Intelligence panel
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Distributors 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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NBCU 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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Broadcast Intelligence launches Distributor Index
New distribution-focused product goes live this week with exclusive panel
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Analysis: 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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Dan Korn: Keeping ahead of the pack in true crime documentary
Crime+Investigation’s vice-president of programming discusses the innovations helping content stand out in a crowded genre
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BBC kids’ commissioners reaffirm linear commitment
Bosses of CBBC and CBeebies aim to support the UK industry with a renewed focus on animation
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Double factual webinar to reveal commissioner wish lists: register now
Leading factual and fact ent commissioners speak on two Broadcast Intelligence virtual panels
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Edinburgh announcements confirm commissioning dip
Snapshot from the 2023 festival reveals a decline in the number of shows being greenlit by broadcasters