All Broadcast Magazine articles – Page 6
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RatingsTattooist improves on Mary & George
Sky’s novel adaptation totals 1.9 million after eight TXs, comfortably ahead of its predecessor
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RatingsInside No. 9 goes out on a high
Final series beats 2023 and 2022 runs, while The Gathering is C4’s best commissioned drama of the year so far
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RatingsBox sets land huge pre-TX boosts
BBC1’s Blue Lights doubles audience while ITV1’s Red Eye gains an extra 4.5m
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RatingsThe Piano returns but can't quite hit the high notes
Show averages half a million less than debut run, while Doctor Who falls short of Autumn trilogy
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RatingsGenre overview tables (April 2024 - 28-day consolidated)
Including top 10 drama, current affairs and music & arts programmes
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RatingsUKTV in fine fettle for rebrand
Portfolio of channels is holding up well compared with declines in viewing across the market as a whole
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RatingsSky shows drop off after bright starts
Both Mary & George and The Regime decline from launch despite strong casts and solid debuts
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RatingsBBC2 digs up a comedy winner
Mammoth is best original comedy since The Witchfinder, while Big Mood is no match for Big Boys on C4
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RatingsApprentice stays strong to the end
Long-running BBC1 show never dips below a solid 6 million, but ITV1’s 9pm drama is its smallest so far
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RatingsResponder declines as Blue Lights dazzles
Second series improves on debut run, but a trio of Netflix dramas are no match for Amazon’s Fallout
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FeaturesBeyond 2024: VFX looks to the future
The impact of last year’s strikes, the upcoming tax credits and the rise of AI were among the topics discussed on the VFX panel at MPTS 2024
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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
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CommentKate Bulkley: Why it’s not simply a case of either linear or streaming
Success for broadcasters depends on effectively using linear as a means to support a digital-first strategy
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FeaturesStudios make space for the community
Amid falling demand for space, UK studios are stepping up efforts to engage with their local communities
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CommentFaraz Osman: We need clear rules on the use of AI in programming
To avoid future scandals over fakery, broadcasters must set out exactly what is and isn’t acceptable with this new technology
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CommentMichael Mosley proved there’s talent out there – just make sure you’re open-minded
Michael Mosley is testament to the fact that you don’t have to follow traditional paths to find true stars
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Behind The ScenesThe inside track on Supacell - Netflix’s superhero story with a twist
Director Sebastian Thiel and producer Sheila Nortley on setting the superhero drama in south London and giving opportunities to diverse creatives
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CommentEnergy and empathy: a personal tribute to Michael Mosley
BBC Studios head of science unit Andrew Cohen describes three decades of friendship with the outstanding producer-turned-presenter
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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