All Broadcast Magazine articles – Page 24
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RatingsNo. 9 lures young and upmarket viewers
Series opener is best yet for both ABC1s and 16-34s, but C4’s Taskmaster is down on previous runs
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RatingsPeaky bows out with an ABC1 high
Final series scores highest ever average for upmarket demo, while ITV’s Ipcress File fades after bright start
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RatingsDivorce drama dips for final run
Last series of The Split falls short of previous outings, but Derry Girls bows out on a high
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FeaturesEnd Credits: Andy Mundy-Castle on his career in TV
The Doc Hearts founder on food, football and getting advice from Angela Rippon
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FeaturesCreative Review: Wild living, aliens and sharks
UK post houses’ best recent work, from youngsters roughing it in the wilderness to extraterrestrial visitors and stunning underwater photography
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The Broadcast InterviewRichard Watsham on taking UKTV all the way to the Baftas
Director of commissioning discusses Big Zuu’s success, making W free-to-air and broadening the range of originals across UKTV channels
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FeaturesStreamers turn their sights on family-friendly content
Streamers are prioritising co-viewing, with a slate of new stories as well as reboots of classic brands
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FeaturesBBC Comedy Festival puts regional comedy in the spotlight
Top of the agenda was harnessing new voices to come up with the next generation of hits
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FeaturesRomesh Ranganathan and Benjamin Green: Beta males with big ambition
Ranga Bee’s co-founders are on the hunt for fresh faces as the indie gears up to launch its first standalone shows
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FeaturesLA Screenings: US execs split on scripted boom
While some welcome the impact of the streamers, others point to the number of mediocre shows and the difficulty of standing out in a crowd
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CommentAsh Atalla: Success can feel fleeting so cut yourself some slack
Pinballing between anxiety, joy and disappointment is the price we have to pay for working in such a stimulating sector
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CommentGreat shows give succour, even as overnights tumble
Judging performance has never been trickier – but quality will always cut through, says Chris Curtis
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The Broadcast InterviewKevin Lygo: How ITVX will open the doors to fresh ideas
Managing director of media & entertainment on how the launch of the platform and a £160m budget boost will transform ITV’s content strategy
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FeaturesITV genre heads welcome green light for risk-taking
Polly Hill, Nana Hughes & Jo Clinton-Davis explain how ITVX will allow them to experiment with talent and tone
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FeaturesMedia Production & Technology Show: How post is moving with the times
Remote working, diversifying the workforce & the role of streamers were the main topics debated by the MPTS State of the Nation panel
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RatingsCanoe man makes a splash
ITV lands another true-crime hit, while C4’s Hullraisers gets off to a decent start
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FeaturesEnd Credits: Misbah Alvi on her career on TV
The Windfall Films executive producer on her love of musicals, and getting her big break
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FeaturesAnalysis: Can Birmingham put itself on the production map?
The UK’s second city is brushing off a previous lack of investment and focusing on initiatives to bolster opportunities in the region
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CommentLorraine Heggessey: Plaudits and awards don’t excuse bad behaviour
TV needs to get its house in order if it is to continue to attract the brightest and best creative talent
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RatingsTalkTV fades after bright start
Channel quickly settles around GB News level after opening night high of Trump interview