Up for a laugh
The success of BBC3's Gavin and Stacey has reminded broadcasters of the transforming effect that comedy can have on a channel's fortunes. Does this mean that controllers are now clamouring for more comedy? Tim Dams finds out.
Docs and much more
"When you think of C4, you think of important lasting documentaries," says new head of docs and More4, Hamish Mykura. So what kind of films is he now looking for?
Sounding down
Jake Bickerton reports on the findings of an exclusive Televisual survey of the UK independent audio post sector, revealing the struggles many audio houses are now facing in this competitive market.
Brands take a stand
Just a few years ago, it was commonly accepted that channel brands were like dinosaurs heading for extinction. But, as Jon Creamer discovers, they are now more important than ever.
Plus...
World's End Television profiled; three leading filmmakers discuss - can serious docs be funny?; Charles Sturridge on putting the director back at the heart of the creative process; Jack Morton Worldwide md Julian Pullan on how to make brands behave; Home Corp's Emily Bliss debates directors with backgrounds in film and TV; Tern TV's C4 new media commission Slabovia; writer Peter Moffat talks about the inspirations behind BBC drama Criminal Justice; why Prime Focus is merging Blue and Prime Focus London's key departments; are one man camera crews being put under too much pressure?; Mind's Eye Media's Heron Tower film; Leopard Films' James Burstall's best and worst decisions.
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