Beware the ‘Trump-Max’ variant - it’s deadly for production
The Secret Producer on the dreaded Trump-Max variant currently sweeping through TV commissioners.
Right-wing comedy: a contradiction in terms?
Stephen Arnell on Right-wing comedy: a contradiction in terms?
BBC4: In Memoriam?
Stephen Arnell laments the decision that BBC4 will now exist as primarily as an archive channel
Ugh, I’d never thought I’d say this but I agree with Kevin Spacey. He was a good bricklayer
The Secret Producer on why commissioners should let go of the production steering wheel
Universal Truths
Stephen Arnell asks whether we really need a spin-off series set in the Killing Eve ‘Universe’?
Return of the Living Dead. Are British broadcasters zombies in disguise?
The Secret Producer wonders whether UK broadcasters are actually the undead
So Farewell Piers Morgan, we hardly ever knew ye
Stephen Arnell ponders Piers Morgan’s next move
BritBoxing Clever?
Stephen Arnell takes a look at how the joint ITV/BBC streamer Britbox is faring
Goodbye lockdown. I’ll miss you…but not the Zooms
The Secret Producer plays ‘Through the Commissioners Keyhole’
This week I’m serious
The Secret Producer isn’t happy about the way commissioners are treating development
What’s The Big Idea?
The BBC’s new DG wants more landmark documentaries and less ‘niche’ shows – does he know what he’s talking about?
A Brave New World of Television is almost upon us…
A Brave New World of Television is almost upon us…
ITV News’ Sophie Alexander on the storming of the Capitol
ITV News' Washington DC producer Sophie Alexander takes us behind the scenes of the storming of the US Capitol - the only TV news crew who reported from inside the building.
A Change Is Gonna Come? Sky’s Scripted Evolution
Stephen Arnell considers some interesting developments for the future of the now Comcast-owed Sky
A history lesson: TV should be ready for post-COVID cultural revolution
Once this pandemic comes to a welcome end there will predictably be an extended period of exhilaration - and the TV industry will play a huge part in what will be nothing short of a cultural revolution.