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Episode 18: Denise Seneviratne, Channel 5 Commissioning Editor

Episode 18: Denise Seneviratne, Channel 5 Commissioning Editor

FromBroadcast Behind the Screens


Episode 18: Denise Seneviratne, Channel 5 Commissioning Editor

FromBroadcast Behind the Screens

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Length:
13 minutes
Released:
Sep 17, 2020
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Alice Redman speaks to Channel 5 Commissioning Editor Denise Seneviratne in this week's episode. Seneviratne, whose genres include Factual, Specialist Factual and Factual Entertainment, unpacks the different path Channel 5 went down during lockdown, their focus on escapist programming, and highlights her current shopping list. She also discusses Viacom's diversity policies, how to pitch to her and the importance of looking at the entire Viacom portfolio when making the approach. All that, plus what Seneviratne has been watching recently. 

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Released:
Sep 17, 2020
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Podcast episode

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Broadcast Behind the Screens gives you the ins and outs of the television industry, taking a look behind the glitz and glam. Each week, hosts Alice Redman and Heather Fallon bring you exclusive industry insights and interviews from the sector, from on-screen talent to commissioners and even those currently making the cups of tea. Join the duo weekly for insights into television news, the latest greenlights and more from behind the screens.