All The Editor articles – Page 3
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Great shows and good souls lift the spirits after a tough year
WFTV winners and Broadcast Awards nominees shine a light on the sector’s remarkable fortitude
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Practical challenges make commissioning so hard
Our survey suggests that being swamped by email poses more problems than fostering creativity
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Timing feels right for reset of freelancer relations
Unprecedented demand for crew sits uneasily with the relentless pressure of many productions
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Time to rethink received wisdom around streamers
Co-pro boom is helping streamers feel a true part of the UK industry
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Resisting privatisation doesn’t mean keeping the status quo
There’s no doubt C4 needs to change – but that’s far more likely if it retains its public ownership
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Making the economic case for C4 is key to winning the fight
Broadcast editor Chris Curtis calls on the industry to argue that privatisation doesn’t stack up commercially
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The government is gunning for C4 – so it’s time to speak up
Britain’s whole TV ecology is at risk as the government kicks off its push for privatisation
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Celebrating the best of British TV
“The industry’s innovation and perspiration helped see the nation through an incredibly testing period”
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Failings of the past must not damage the BBC’s future
Broadcast’s view on the Bashir scandal and Lord Dyson’s report
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Industry must stand together to stamp out harassment
More anti-bullying measures and a truly united front could give workers greater confidence to raise concerns
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Meetings are magical – but new ways of working are here to stay
Remote working has been a boon for many in the industry and it would be a shame to lose that flexibility
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Quotas to the fore as Davie’s change agenda gathers pace
The BBC is to produce more shows outside of London, but devolution of commissioning power is unclear
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Much to admire as indies battle hard
‘This year’s Indie Survey is testament to a brilliantly hardy industry that kept battling, and found a way to get things done’
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Robust regulation is key to keeping British news buoyant
No matter the furore, GB News and News UK will need to abide by the same rules as everyone else
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Hope for a better year lies in putting staff welfare first
The industry has been inspiring in how it dealt with the pandemic, now focus must shift to colleagues
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Revolution in the air as industry looks to future
As broadcasters embrace the digital world, TV can and must do more to represent everyone
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Evidence not ideology should shape PSB future
The ecology of public service broadcasting has to evolve, but debate must be open and honest
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Broadcasters are no longer slaves to the schedule
The BBC and ITV are leading the charge in transforming the commissioning status quo, says Chris Curtis
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Bravery required from PSBs as pressure mounts
Content offering is strong but challenges remain around distribution, platform and branding
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TV is bouncing back - but there are bumps ahead
Production is back on its feet, but awkward debates around programme costs require compromise and common sense, writes Chris Curtis