All Broadcast Magazine articles – Page 19
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RatingsSolid returns for autumn dramas
C4’s Somewhere Boy and C5’s Maxine both rate in the middle of their scripted offerings for the year
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RatingsDoctor Who goes out on a high
Jodie Whittaker’s time in the Tardis comes to a satisfactory end as The Masked Dancer struggles against Strictly
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RatingsDecline of the TV telethon continues
BBC1’s Children In Need attracts lowest audience since 2006, as C4’s Bake Off falls short of previous years
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CommentMike Darcey: Bob Iger has his work cut out to bring back Disney magic
The problems the former chief executive has been brought back to fix are the result of his own strategic calls
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FeaturesYear in Review: Three prime ministers and a funeral
From Paddington at the palace to C4’s My Massive Cock, we look back at the most sensational and unmissable moments in TV in 2022
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Behind The ScenesDeep Fake Neighbour Wars: Faking it for laughs
Tiger Aspect’s Deep Fake Neighbour Wars uses state-of-the-art technology to show ‘celebrities’ feuding with each other over the garden fence
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FeaturesBroadcast Sport Tech Innovation Forum: City Studios sets the standard for in-house content
A panel of execs from Manchester City FC’s new studio set-up discuss how it has transformed the way the club creates content
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FeaturesStudios rush to expand as demand soars
New facilities are being built around the country and existing sites are expanding, but concerns remain over soaring energy costs and a lack of crew
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FeaturesRoundtable: Doc-makers stand up for right to take risks
Four winners of this year’s Grierson Awards share their concerns about the documentary space
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The Broadcast InterviewAndy Harries on Left Bank’s third act
With a raft of commissions for both terrestrial channels and streamers already in the works, the drama indie is well prepared for life after The Crown
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CommentScott Bryan: Rebranding channels can create confusion rather than clarity
Updating long-established channel and platform names for the streaming age doesn’t always pay off
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CommentNo one wins if the balance of reboots tips too far out of kilter
It makes sense for broadcasters to play it safe, but reboots are limited and offer no guarantees
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RatingsGenre overview tables: September consolidated
Including top 10 drama, entertainment and current affairs programmes
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RatingsDoc closes final case with a series high
ITV’s long-running drama gets a fond farewell, while BBC1’s Bloodlands fails to match debut outing
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RatingsDaytime falls below pre-Covid levels
Having increased significantly during lockdown, afternoon viewing is down 13% on 2019
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RatingsBuzzcocks on par as Drag Race stumbles
Sky Max reboot continues where it left off, while RuPaul fails to match previous BBC3 outing
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RatingsSouth America no match for Lakes
Simon Reeve’s latest adventure pulls in less than recent UK trips, while a C5 favourite returns in fine fettle
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RatingsCrime thrillers hit the target
Stripped BBC1 drama Crossfire and ITV’s Monday night thriller The Suspect both draw a decent crowd
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FeaturesEnd Credits: Steve Monger
The Roughcut TV producer on his love of foreign crisps, boxing and Ian Wright
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FeaturesBroadcasters target young with rise in digital content
Short-form commissions and social media talent key to battle for younger audiences