All The Broadcast Interview articles – Page 17
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The Broadcast InterviewSimon Vaughan, Lookout Point
Lookout Point’s chief exec tells Jake Kanter there has never been a better time to be involved in international drama co-productions.
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The Broadcast InterviewAnne Sweeney, Disney/ABC
The inside view from the Disney ABC exec and Mipcom’s personality of the year.
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The Broadcast InterviewLeft Bank Pictures: Andy Harries, Marigo Kehoe
Left Bank’s co-founders are determined not to let Zen’s demise overshadow their global successes, including an ambitious ‘game of Risk’ with HBO.
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The Broadcast InterviewJesse Armstrong and Sam Bain
Peep Show creators Jesse Armstrong and Sam Bain are navigating the tricky waters of comedy-drama on new series Fresh Meat - and this time they’re sharing the load.
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The Broadcast InterviewHegarty: a one-man brand
This is a golden era for the television, advertising titan Sir John Hegarty tells Lisa Campbell, but to get the best from your creative teams, you need “motivation not subjugation”.
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The Broadcast InterviewJo Twist, Channel 4
Just 18 months into the job, Jo Twist has become the driving force of C4 Education. But she’s relishing the challenge as she plans a push into primetime.
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The Broadcast InterviewRicky Gervais: no offence intended
For his new series Life’s Too Short, Ricky Gervais returns to BBC2 and the mockumentary style that made him a star - but this time, he’s mostly behind the camera, he tells Paul Whitelaw.
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The Broadcast InterviewMark Austin and Tim Singleton, ITV News
ITV News has won a hat-trick of Baftas in the past three years despite limited resources. News At Ten’s anchor and assistant editor tell Jake Kanter how it has triumphed against adversity.
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The Broadcast InterviewZam Baring, Keo Films
Raising awareness of social issues and giving unseen communities a voice is key for Keo’s managing director. Balihar Khalsa reports.
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The Broadcast InterviewGraham Smith and Mark Robson, Grand Scheme
With experience from both sides of the commissioning table, the duo behind new venture Grand Scheme want to help indies develop projects and win work.
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The Broadcast InterviewJoe Godwin, BBC Children's
On stage at the Children’s Media Conference, the BBC Children’s director told Lisa Campbell about inclusivity, the move to Salford and the false distinction between “fun and worthy stuff”.
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The Broadcast InterviewArrow Media: From super-indie to start-up
Having tasted life at a super-indie, John Smithson and his partners are going back to their programme-making roots with start-up Arrow Media. Catherine Neilan hears their plans.
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The Broadcast InterviewNerys Evans, Channel 4
With more money to spend this year and potentially a new 9pm primetime slot, C4’s comedy commissioning editor is on the lookout for a broad range of talent.
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The Broadcast InterviewThe next twist in Lime's tale
Whilst TOWIE’s runaway success has proved convincingly that Lime Pictures can create a strong offer alongside Hollyoaks, the indie has a lot more up its sleeves.
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The Broadcast InterviewJimmy McGovern: Blood, sweat and tears
Outspoken drama writer Jimmy McGovern still has plenty to get off his chest, as Kate Rowland, organiser of last week’s BBC Writer’s Festival, discovered. Broadcast presents the highlights.
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The Broadcast InterviewKaren Smith and Jamie Munro, Shine TV
Shine TV’s MDs have not been resting on their laurels since News Corp bought its parent earlier this year, with comedy-ent and daily live shows on their radar.
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The Broadcast InterviewDavid Booth and Kerry Taylor, MTV
Following its shift up the Sky EPG, MTV’s senior execs are on the hunt for ob docs, fact ent, scripted and structured reality series that can deliver on a global scale.
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The Broadcast InterviewRussell T Davies and Julie Gardner
A love of high-concept blockbusters unites the creator and executive producer of Doctor Who spin-off Torchwood. They tell Chris Curtis how a tie-up with Starz has taken the show to the next level.
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The Broadcast InterviewMark Bell, arts, BBC
Despite the threat of cuts, it’s business as usual for the BBC’s arts commissioner - with ideas for BBC3 and more partnerships high on his wishlist.
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The Broadcast InterviewJohn Myers, Radio Academy
The incoming head of the Radio Academy wants the BBC to improve efficiencies across its popular music stations, and its commercial rivals to have more leeway.