All Features articles – Page 125
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Behind The ScenesThe Fall, BBC2
Writer Allan Cubitt was involved in everything from casting to editing on his BBC2 series The Fall. Tim Adler speaks to the producers and star Gillian Anderson about the unusual set-up
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FeaturesHow to create a personal brand
In the modern media industry, where introductions are casual and networking is the name of the game, how you are perceived by others can have a tangible effect on your career.
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Behind The ScenesHunt For Britain's Sex Gangs, C4
Documenting the grooming and exploitation of girls in Bradford for 17 years has had many obstacles, not least officials in denial and fears of race-related violence, says Anna Hall
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RatingsS4C top as commissions fall
The latest data from the Broadcast Greenlight index shows the Welsh PSB ordering the most shows, but which indies and commissioners have been the busiest?
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The Broadcast InterviewJimmy Mulville, Hat Trick Productions
Hat Trick’s co-founder talks to Lisa Campbell about Thatcher’s TV legacy, how he’d revolutionise the BBC - and the benefits of a good cup of coffee.
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FeaturesMixing it with the UK’s best
A combination of the BBC’s regions policy, more high-profile drama shoots and a greater collaborative effort has created an upbeat mood among Scottish facilities. By Michael Burns
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FeaturesFaith Penhale, BBC Wales
BBC Wales’ head of drama tells Robin Parker about her plans for a broader, more ambitious mix of shows – and why tax breaks can galvanise writers to free their imaginations
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FeaturesLocal shows for local people
With the launch of local TV services fast approaching, Jake Kanter finds out what audiences in Cardiff, Edinburgh, Glasgow and Belfast can expect from their providers
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FeaturesLeveson changes the picture
What has happened to the Today programme? In what can only be described as a staggering change, its ratio of male experts to female experts in the week of 11 March was almost 3:1. That’s showing TV competitors how to do it.
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RatingsDigital plays supporting role
From new shows like ITV2’s The Big Reunion to stalwarts like E4’s Hollyoaks, broadcasters’ ‘digital family’ of channels are making an important contribution.
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RatingsBig freeze boost for BBC1
Hits from Miranda to Death In Paradise help the channel increase share in the first quarter, while Channel 4 and Channel 5 lose 12% in peak.
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Behind The ScenesThe Politician's Husband, BBC2
Paula Milne’s forthcoming follow-up to her classic 1995 drama turns the tables to explore the shifting balance of power between husbands and wives. Paul Whitelaw reports
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Behind The ScenesChasing Ice, National Geographic Channel
The harsh reality of filming in Arctic conditions took me by surprise, says Jeff Orlowski. But if we can raise awareness of climate change, it will have been worth it
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FeaturesFocal International Awards shortlist
With footage of nuns, Putin’s Russia and the 1990s rave scene, the shortlist for the tenth Focal International Awards is nothing if not eclectic.
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Behind The ScenesUnreported World: Cuba, Basketball And Betrayal, C4
I hadn’t planned to be a TV presenter, let alone a current affairs film-maker, says Ade Adepitan. Now I find myself interviewing people in Spanish.
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FeaturesIndies expand their horizons
Broadcast’s recent Indie Survey confirmed many things: that the sector is in rude health; that Sky is now a major commissioning player; and that not everyone loves Channel 4’s commissioners.
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The Broadcast InterviewGraham Fry, IMG Media
In the wake of its first Grand National for C4, IMG Media’s global sports production boss talks to Jake Kanter about the high-stakes race to win new sports contracts - and retain key rights
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FeaturesA new dimension in sound
With Ultra-HD on the horizon, attention is turning to how the audio experience can keep pace with the improved visuals on a growing range of devices.
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FeaturesThe road to Rio’s TV market
A growing middle class and Brazil’s commitment to produce local content for local people is providing British indies with new co-production opportunities.
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FeaturesTV drama: applying the breaks
Spring should coincide with some green shoots of growth for high-end UK drama productions following EU state aid approval for the new TV tax breaks.