Features – Page 49
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Behind The ScenesOn The Edge, Channel 4
Back for its second series, C4’s strand provides an opportunity for new writers and directors from all walks of life, says Ben Bickerton
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FeaturesCovid-19: An unprecedented crisis
Broadcast Intelligence gives an early look at what the health crisis could mean for the TV industry
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Behind The ScenesThe Station: Trouble on the Tracks, ITV
We couldn’t plan for everything but smart thinking kept our train doc on course, says Jon Cowen
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The Broadcast InterviewKay Mellor: ‘We have to step outside the circle of trust’
Fresh from her Broadcast Special Recognition Award win, the prolific TV writer talks about nurturing the next generation of writers
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FeaturesSky: Drama indies take up majority of spending
‘Broadcaster ramped up its strategy to invest £1bn annually in original commissions by 2024’
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FeaturesITV: Editorial strategy wins praise
Broadcaster spent £250m on indie commissions in 2019, up £25m on last year
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FeaturesN&R revenues surge as spend grows
Indies are beginning to reap the benefits of C4’s relocation, but the debate over London firms opening satellites looks set to rumble on
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FeaturesStreamers shake up the market
International SVoDs are having a huge impact on the sector, with more buyers than ever for UK content, as turnover hits a record high
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FeaturesAll3 stays top as Banijay buys ESG
All3Media was again the biggest consolidator in UK revenue terms, comfortably outstripping rivals
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FeaturesNetflix shows strength in rise to top
Streaming giant named the strongest broadcaster, with producers hailing its transparency, smart use of data and collaborative working practices
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FeaturesChernobyl fuels triumph for Sister
The Sky Atlantic series impressed the producer’s peers, while BBC2’s Giri/Haji and ITV’s Cleaning Up helped to cement its reputation
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FeaturesLeft Bank leads international charge
The Crown producer was the biggest supplier of international programming in 2019
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FeaturesC4: Focused on diversity and N&R
Indies expect regional commissioning to improve now the broadcaster has opened its regional hubs
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FeaturesPSB entertainment chiefs urge indies to think big
Commissioners from BBC, ITV and C4 appeal to indies not to ‘self-censor their ideas’
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Behind The ScenesHow C4 got Five Guys a Week
By speeding up the dating process and handing women the power, Label1 offers a fresh, romantic take on the genre
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The Broadcast InterviewTwo Brothers: On the hunt for the next Fleabag
Harry and Jack Williams, the duo behind the Phoebe Waller-Bridge hit and a raft of 9pm dramas, on nurturing the next generation of writers
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Behind The ScenesReady Steady Cook, BBC1
Cooking on a budget with limited time is as relevant as ever, says Cat Lawson