All Features articles – Page 104
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The Broadcast InterviewSteve November, ITV
ITV director of drama Steve November tells Matthew Campelli about his plans to refresh the schedule after Julian Fellowes’ hit period piece comes to an end later this year
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The Broadcast InterviewTony Hall, BBC
Director general Tony Hall on the challenges facing the BBC and why the public must be involved in the licence fee debate
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Behind The ScenesThe Interceptor, BBC1
Car chases through London and a takeover of Waterloo station required precision planning and tight budget control, says Patrick Schweitzer
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FeaturesMasterclass: E-Learning
BBC Academy head of future skills and events Gurdip Bhangoo looks at how the broadcast industry is finding new ways to deliver training and career development online
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FeaturesBBC journalism is under threat
As the new culture secretary contemplates the future of the BBC, Neil Midgley focuses on the challenges for the corporation’s flagship news services
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FeaturesWork with all the perks
From yoga classes to morning toast, away days and creative ‘breakout’ spaces, there is no shortage of ideas when it comes keeping the TV workforce happy. Will Strauss reports
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FeaturesDocs in rude ratings health
From series to one-offs, ratings for the past 18 months show documentaries remain a key part of the schedule - and putting ‘cats’ in the title usually pays off. Stephen Price examines the figures.
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Behind The ScenesBritain's Busiest Airport, ITV
Ensuring our ob-doc series would avoid becoming a puff piece for the UK’s biggest airport demanded buy-in from every corner of this ‘mini city’, writes executive producer Tim Wardle
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FeaturesWhere the BBC axe could fall
With the corporation facing tough negotiations over charter renewal and the licence fee, Neil Midgley takes a look at where further cuts might be made
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Behind The ScenesThe Tribe, C4
With long days, floods and intense heat, C4’s first foreign fixed-rig series took me out of my comfort zone, says Paddy Wivell. But focusing on the basics of storytelling carried us through
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FeaturesRoundtable: the future of factual
Film-makers discuss the state of the genre, from brands’ over-the-top demands in exchange for access to the impact of subscription platforms and BBC3’s move online. Robin Parker reports
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The Broadcast InterviewSean McAllister: A Syrian Love Story
Seasoned documentary-maker Sean McAllister talks to George Bevir about filming during the Arab Spring, and why commissioning editors should reject the urge to play it safe
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FeaturesFunding the future: indie investment
Nicola Smith looks at how investments from three different sources are helping to transform a trio of independent producers
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Behind The ScenesT. Rex Autopsy, Nat Geo
Building a full-size, anatomically correct model of a T. rex that could be dissected on TV was a labour of love that took months of painstaking work. Olly Grant finds out how it was done
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FeaturesDigital rights: VoD platforms
The rise of the online platforms has muddied the commissioning waters for indies, but there are opportunities if producers can find the right strategy to work with them, says Kate Bulkley
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FeaturesSound: understanding the fundamentals
With inexperienced production crew increasingly being asked to record audio, how do you ensure the sound delivered to the edit is as good as it can be? BBC Academy’s Paul Buller asks the experts
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FeaturesMusic: innovative audio
TV producers are finding new and innovative ways of sourcing and commissioning music for their shows. Adrian Pennington reports
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The Broadcast InterviewRicochet
It’s been a busy time for Ricochet since Jo Ball became chief exec last year, with Katy Thorogood joining Simon Knight to help expand the indie’s slate. Hannah Gannagé-Stewart meets the trio
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Behind The ScenesUndercover, Dave
We took inspiration from classic gangland movies and TV shows for this original sitcom set in Newcastle, says Margery Bone. That meant action and stunts - and a lot of guns
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FeaturesWorld of Locations: United States - Virginia
A major attraction for producers coming to Virginia is the multi-tiered incentive system, although the commonwealth’s historic and natural locations are also a draw.