Broadcast Intelligence
-
FeaturesBBC 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
-
FeaturesPBS 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
-
FeaturesSky 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
-
FeaturesSky 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
-
FeaturesTrue 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
-
NewsCrime+Investigation resurrects Crimes That Shook Britain
Dermot Murnaghan-fronted true crime show to return after six-year rest
-
FeaturesBroadcast 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
-
NewsTrue Crime panel to reveal commissioner wishlists: register now
Broadcast Intelligence panel features commissioners from A+E Networks EMEA, Warner Bros Discovery and Sky
-
FeaturesPBS 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
-
NewsDistributors look to work directly with more indies
Bossanova, ITVS, Newen and Orange Smarty execs sat on Broadcast Intelligence panel
-
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
-
FeaturesNBCU pushes on with search for international entertainment
From BBC partnerships to filming abroad, the US broadcaster is prepared to travel for good TV
-
NewsBroadcast Intelligence launches Distributor Index
New distribution-focused product goes live this week with exclusive panel
-
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
-
FeaturesDan 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
-
FeaturesBBC kids’ commissioners reaffirm linear commitment
Bosses of CBBC and CBeebies aim to support the UK industry with a renewed focus on animation
-
NewsDouble factual webinar to reveal commissioner wish lists: register now
Leading factual and fact ent commissioners speak on two Broadcast Intelligence virtual panels
-
FeaturesEdinburgh announcements confirm commissioning dip
Snapshot from the 2023 festival reveals a decline in the number of shows being greenlit by broadcasters
-
FeaturesRoundtable: Distributors make their case for building relationships with indies
Our panel bust some myths and highlight the important role they can play
-
FeaturesOvercoming the language barriers on global co-pros
Broadcasters working with international partners are looking to solutions such as versioning and subtitling