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The kids are alright: The Gathering

Broadcast speaks to the creators of Channel 4’s new series on making a drama for adults and teens alike

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The Fortune Hotel, ITV1

Series editor Ben Wilson explains the evolution of a double-crossing reality format from Cold War-style espionage to Carribean luxury

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I Kissed a Girl, BBC3

Executive producer Dan Gray on assembling the perfect team to turn a groundbreaking format into the UK’s first dating show for gay women

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Why the truth about climate change is a fiendish challenge for broadcasters

The deeply political nature of the issue must be confronted head on, writes Alf Lawrie

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A painful reshaping of the indie sector

‘A leaner British indie community may emerge in the coming years, one that is more robust for having ridden out such challenging conditions’

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Derek Drennan: Is unscripted the forgotten child?

Last week’s budget had great news for HETV, but other areas of the industry are feeling a little neglected

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Podcast: how far has the TV industry come since #MeToo?

Times Up UK chair Heather Rabbatts discusses the progress made and setting up the Independent Standards Authority