All The Broadcast Interview articles – Page 25
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The Broadcast InterviewSimon Dickson, Channel 4
Channel 4’s deputy head of documentaries wants a leftfield angle and isn’t afraid to take a gamble. The risks have paid off with groundbreaking programming.
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The Broadcast InterviewJana Bennett, BBC Vision
Director of BBC Vision Jana Bennett talks about BBC bashing, shifting production to the nations and regions and the reasoning behind the Strictly/X Factor scheduling clash.
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The Broadcast InterviewSimon Bohrsmann, National Geographic
National Geographic’s UK general manager is keen to find more fresh and appealing shows to keep the channel relevant in a fiercely competitive British market.
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The Broadcast InterviewAndy Parfitt, Radio 1, popular music, 1Xtra, Asian Network
Andy Parfitt has a lot on his plate as controller of Radio 1, popular music and head of 1Xtra and Asian Network, but he still finds time to keep tabs on Chris Moyles.
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The Broadcast InterviewRichard Melman, AETN UK
Celebs? No thanks. And forget WWII overkill. This channel head wants history that hits home with a capital ‘H’. Robert Shepherd finds out about the future for programming the past.
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The Broadcast InterviewHilary Salmon, BBC executive producer
Executive producer Hilary Salmon may be rather reserved, but she’s the woman behind the corporation’s noisiest dramas. Katherine Rushton finds out why she has a lot to shout about.
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The Broadcast InterviewTom Loosemore, 4iP
Attention all web-savvy indies and bedroom developers: 4iP’s interactivity guru wants you. Robin Parker talks to the man with his finger on the button of Channel 4’s online PSB fund.
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The Broadcast InterviewRob Clark, Fremantle Media
Fremantle’s president of global entertainment wants shows with mass appeal. It’s a belief that has brought us Got Talent and made the company into a major global player.
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The Broadcast InterviewTom Toumazis and Cathy Payne, Endemol Worldwide Distribution
Tom Toumazis and Cathy Payne reveal Endemol’s plans for its new distribution business - and tell Michael Rosser what they’ll be up to at Mipcom.
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The Broadcast InterviewDarren Childs, BBC Worldwide Channels
BBC Worldwide channels managing director Darren Childs has turned the corporation’s commercial arm into a major international player. He tells Michael Rosser about his ambitions for growth.
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The Broadcast InterviewMark Bell, BBC arts
The man with the BBC’s arts tick is looking to throw off cultural programming’s elitist image and prove that there is more to arts coverage than just music.
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The Broadcast InterviewAngela Jain, E4
Her “small digital channel” has made a big splash with some distinctive original material, so how does the E4 head plan to fill a Big Brother-shaped hole in its schedule.
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The Broadcast InterviewPiers Morgan
From showbiz reporter to global celeb in his own right, ex-tabloid editor Piers Morgan thinks he has a thing or two to teach the TV industry. Kate McMahon talks fame, fortune and formats.
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The Broadcast InterviewKaty Brand
She’s won the best female newcomer award and helped to put ITV2 on the map for comedy. Kate McMahon talks to Katy Brand about her rise from BBC runner to successful funny girl.
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The Broadcast InterviewCaroline Raphael, Radio 4
Risky, edgy, experimental: BBC Radio 4’s commissioning editor talks to Katherine Rushton about comedy, compliance, self-censorship and using the radio waves to strike TV gold.
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The Broadcast InterviewMatt Locke, C4 Education
The ‘platform-agnostic’ C4 education head tells Robin Parker how his 360-degree vision is teaching and talking to teens in their own language and staying ahead of the learning curve.
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The Broadcast InterviewZai Bennett, ITV digital channels
ITV’s digital man has used the pulling power of celeb-led shows to bolster the UK’s top two multichannels. He tells Kate McMahon about his strategy to draw in even bigger crowds.
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The Broadcast InterviewStuart Murphy, Sky 1/2/3
The director of programmes is setting high standards for entertainment on Sky 1, upping the budget and revisiting the schedules to ensure quality shines through.
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The Broadcast InterviewAdrian Chiles and Christine Bleakley
The partnership between Adrian Chiles and Christine Bleakley is the glue that holds The One Show together.
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The Broadcast InterviewRichard Klein, BBC4
He’s been a postman, a bank clerk, a print journalist and spent a week partying with the Happy Mondays. Katherine Rushton talks to maverick BBC4 controller Richard Klein.