All Steven D Wright articles
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There’s light at the end of the tunnel
Producers of factual and formats will be in much demand when the national lockdown is over, says Steven D Wright
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It’s tough being a freelancer
I considered starting a new career after selling my indie but TV is my life, says Steven D Wright
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We need to bring back the fun
Shows like The Masked Singer deliver much-needed joy in serious times, says Steven D Wright
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How to survive as an indie
Running your own firm is like a rollercoaster – only more terrifying, says Steven D Wright
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TV needs to offer more variety
Our constant diet of quality drama is becoming a little hard to stomach, says Steven D Wright
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We bow to the gods of power
Controllers and politicians are cut from the same dictatorial cloth, says Steven D Wright
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Edinburgh is no laughing matter
Putting on a festival session was much more stressful than I expected, says Steven D Wright
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TV isn’t what it used to be
I yearn for the days of big stars, big audiences and only three channels, says Steven D Wright
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TV is going out with a whimper
Even the SVoD services’ output has begun to feel tired and repetitive, says Steven D Wright
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ITV theme park is a thrilling idea
Creating rides based on classic shows is a great way to extend the brand, says Steven D Wright
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Winter’s coming for dull drama
GOT has much to teach us – but only if broadcasters are ready to listen, says Steven D Wright
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Everything changes except TV
Scheduling may be dying – but Gemma Collins will always be with us, says Steven D Wright
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Sex on TV is a bit of a turn-off
When characters finally do the deed, it can be the death knell for a show, says Steven D Wright
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Faking it is a noble TV tradition
Like contestants on The Circle, we all put on a front to seem more likeable, says Steven D Wright
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Let’s bring back entertainment
The king of TV genres has lost its crown but may have a new champion, says Steven D Wright
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Stop pandering to today’s yoof
If you stick to making good shows, the cool kids will come back, argues Steven D Wright
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Drama heads have lost the plot
TV schedules are stuffed with glossy shows with nonsensical stories, says Steven D Wright
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It’s hip to be a documentarian
Forget drama and entertainment, being a ‘film-maker’ is where it’s at, says Steven D Wright
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Bring back the Seaside Special
Summer telly used to be something to look forward to – not any more, says Steven D Wright
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Time to trust the gut, not data
Commissioners need to shun analytics to keep television distinctive, says Steven D Wright