All The Broadcast Interview articles – Page 26
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The Broadcast InterviewDavid Glover, Channel 4
The science commissioning editor is out to prove C4’s scientific credentials by backing shows that educate, entertain and get - sometimes quite literally - under your skin.
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The Broadcast InterviewHarry Lansdown, BBC3
His channel may be down with the kids, but BBC3’s factual commissioner wants pitches on topics that span the generation gap beyond pregnant teens and flatmates.
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The Broadcast InterviewLost: Damon Lindelof and Carlton Cuse
There has been a smoke monster, time travel and teleportation. Audiences have lapped it up - to a point. But to leave a legacy, Lost had to end, its executive producers tell Michael Rosser.
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The Broadcast InterviewMark Sammon, Virgin 1
The Virgin 1 commissioner admits his channel suffered an identity crisis at first, but now it’s found its place alongside the Virgin brand, he tells Robert Shepherd where it’s going.
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The Broadcast InterviewDavid Abraham, UKTV
UKTV chief executive David Abraham tells Chris Curtis why distinctive brands, not generic labels will achieve cut-through, and why the gap between pay-TV and terrestrial is closing.
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The Broadcast InterviewThe voice of the fanatic
From suggesting storylines to scouting locations, fan power is on the increase. But is their input valued and useful or are they geeks best ignored? Michael Rosser asks five key writers including Russell T Davies, Tim Kring, Graham Linehan, Brian Elsley and Luke Hyams.
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The Broadcast InterviewMark Raphael, C4 documentaries
For the ‘golden boy’ of C4’s docs department, filling the Cutting Edge strand with the right mix of news, human interest and controversy is a delicate balancing act.
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The Broadcast InterviewRoger Graef: Obeying the law on ideas
As Films of Record celebrates its 30th anniversary, founder Roger Graef argues that taking lessons from the past on budgets and accountability is the route to regaining creativity.
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The Broadcast InterviewRichard Deverell, BBC Children's & BBC North
BBC Children’s and BBC North’s Richard Deverell speaks to Katherine Rushton about catering for teenage audiences, disability ‘box ticking’ and stepping into the DG’s shoes
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The Broadcast InterviewJamie Oliver, Fresh One
Jamie Oliver wanted more to production company Fresh One than just pukka presenting, so he turned to television veteran Roy Ackerman. Robin Parker looks at their recipe for success
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The Broadcast InterviewAlison Sharman, ITV factual and daytime
Times are hard at ITV but factual and daytime boss Alison Sharman is rising to the challenge with a ‘menu’ of shows that includes access scoops and authored journeys.
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The Broadcast InterviewPaul Gambaccini, BBC Radio 2
The veteran radio DJ talks to Michael Rosser about courting controversy, superstar salaries and how a four-letter outburst in 1967 nearly killed his broadcast career before it even began.
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The Broadcast InterviewNick Southgate, Shed Media
The Shed Media boss talks to Robert Shepherd about ‘flying’ on both sides of the Atlantic, working with a US television legend and whether a management buyout is still on the cards.
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The Broadcast InterviewEmma Bunton, Heart
She took girl power to the world as the youngest Spice Girl. Now 33, how is the mother of one going to spice things up with new radio presenting gig on Heart, asks Michael Rosser
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The Broadcast InterviewSteve Anderson, Mentorn Media
As the storm over MPs’ expenses rages, Question Time has been the lightening rod for angry voters to voice their views. Katherine Rushton talks to Mentorn Media’s creative director
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The Broadcast InterviewQ&A: Endemol
Global format factory Endemol has forged its own transatlantic alliance as UK and US teams come together to brainstorm the next big thing. Robin Parker speaks to the men in charge.
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The Broadcast InterviewMartina Cole, crime author
UK crime fiction’s leading lady talks to Robert Shepherd about exec’ing on Sky 1’s adaptation of her novel, The Take, taking on TV production and why a lot of crime drama on TV is ‘shit’.
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The Broadcast InterviewSir Michael Lyons, BBC Trust
Whether it’s the licence fee, Lonely Planet or Wossy’s big mouth, the BBC Trust is criticised outside as well as within the BBC. How does its chairman manage?
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The Broadcast InterviewMichael Hirst, The Tudors
Michael Hirst, the man behind swashbuckling soap opera The Tudors, talks to Chris Curtis about scripting sexed-up history and facing criticism of taking right royal artistic licence.
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The Broadcast InterviewRichard Park, Global Radio
Global Radio’s director of broadcasting Richard Park tells Robert Shepherd why he remains upbeat about the future of commercial radio despite competition from the BBC and online.