All articles by Chris Curtis – Page 8
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NewsApple plucks Fiona McDermott from C4
Broadcaster’s head of comedy will join Jay Hunt’s London-based team
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FeaturesRob Carey and Camilla Lewis on broadening the scope of Curve Media
Our Dementia Choir indie founders on landing bigger commissions, navigating Covid, moving into feature docs and working with streamers
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CommentGood things come in small indie packages – but it’s brutal out there
Broadcasters are doing their bit to help, but the landscape remains precarious for many
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NewsEmily Maitlis quits Newsnight to sign with Global alongside Jon Sopel
Producer Dino Sofos will exec new podcast from the duo
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CommentA seriously reduced BBC would be disastrous for the industry
Consultation and clear thinking should be behind any funding changes, not political point-scoring
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NewsNadine Dorries: we’re going to scrap the BBC licence fee
Culture secretary calls time on funding method that has served corporation for 76 years
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NewsJana Bennett: a pioneer who helped shape the BBC
Tributes pour in for former director of television
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CommentGreat shows and good souls lift the spirits after a tough year
WFTV winners and Broadcast Awards nominees shine a light on the sector’s remarkable fortitude
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FeaturesDavid Frank remembered: a giant of the indie sector
Friends and colleagues reminisce about the man who championed producers and helped grow the indie sector
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The Broadcast InterviewJulian Bellamy: leading the charge at ITVS
Having weathered the Covid storm, ITVS’ managing director wants to win more business from the streamers and supercharge scripted hours
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NewsPeter Salmon exits Banijay UK
Executive chair to depart – with replacement to be unveiled shortly
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NewsLords undecided on C4 future - but want Terms of Trade overhaul
Communications Committee recommends the ToT are revised to help smaller indies
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CommentPractical challenges make commissioning so hard
Our survey suggests that being swamped by email poses more problems than fostering creativity
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NewsRyder: journalists of colour fear ‘trouble-maker’ label
Tells broadcasters that speaking up for diversity should not compromise impartiality
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CommentTiming feels right for reset of freelancer relations
Unprecedented demand for crew sits uneasily with the relentless pressure of many productions
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NewsLopez: C4 won’t just be sold to highest bidder
Culture minister talks up importance of understanding C4’s remit