All articles by Robin Parker
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FeaturesGoalhanger: the evolution of a podcast powerhouse
Tony Pastor & Jack Davenport on taking their successful podcast formula to the US, and bringing 13k people to the O2 for The Rest is Politics live
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FeaturesAde Adepitan: 'This is the beginning of a new Paralympic era'
The veteran Paralympic athlete and presenter tells Broadcast about 2024’s coverage, his production company and why we need more hope
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Behind The ScenesThe inside track on Supacell - Netflix’s superhero story with a twist
Director Sebastian Thiel and producer Sheila Nortley on setting the superhero drama in south London and giving opportunities to diverse creatives
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Behind The ScenesThe 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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FeaturesLiving up to Gen Z standards
From wellbeing and recruitment to sustainability and career progression, BPTW firms are trying hard to meet the expectations of their younger staff
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CommentBumps along the road to recovery
‘Given what we have all endured, there is much to celebrate in this year’s survey’
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NewsHinterland team returns to BBC1 with ‘lyrical’ dark comedy drama
Cameras roll on Fiction Factory’s six-part bilingual S4C co-pro
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FeaturesRoundtable: Impact of the global drama explosion
Commissioning and production execs discuss the challenges of serving viewers while coping with rising costs and increased competition
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Behind The ScenesThe Rings of Power: The making of Middle Earth
Lord Of The Rings precursor is taking episodic television into a whole new dimension – with scale and ambition to match the world of cinema
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The Broadcast InterviewWayne Yip: fantasy fan lands his dream job
From cinema assistant in Tolkien’s Oxford to director on The Rings Of Power, Wayne Yip’s career has rocketed since his Channel 4 debut
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FeaturesRomesh Ranganathan and Benjamin Green: Beta males with big ambition
Ranga Bee’s co-founders are on the hunt for fresh faces as the indie gears up to launch its first standalone shows
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Behind The ScenesRalph & Katie: How the A Word spin-off put inclusivity first
The first British drama to feature two lead actors with Down’s has raised the bar for accessibility on set
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FeaturesConfidence high among N&R indies
Revenues are up 26% and out-of-London commissioning is expected to grow as broadcasters ramp up production following the end of lockdown
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FeaturesC5 wins vote of approval
Ben Frow’s mission to create a clearer identity pays off as channel named the strongest broadcaster for the first time
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CommentCautious optimism as industry recovers
‘Given what we have all endured, there is much to celebrate in this year’s survey’
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FeaturesRoundtable: the ups and downs of running a small indie
Sohail Shah, Louis Bamber, Ed Stobart and Emily Dalton discuss the advantages and challenges of running a smaller production business
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FeaturesIn conversation: Sophie Jones and John Smithson
The true crime producers discuss working in the genre, competing for eyeballs with drama, and how social media is enriches storytelling
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CommentTales of a veteran TV hack
Robin Parker looks back over a 13-year career with Broadcast as he signs off from the title
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RatingsC5 trumps PSB rivals with A&E uplift
MONDAY: Crackit ob doc rises to series high of 1.9m as it edges out Talking Heads double bill