Episode 30: Poppy Dixon, Director of Documentaries and Factual Commissioning at Sky

Episode 8: Scott Lewers, EVP Multiplatform Programming, Factual and Head of Content, Science at Discovery: Listen to Episode 8 with guest Scott Lewers, who talks to Hannah Bowler of the Commissioner Index. Lewers unpacks his role at Discovery, talks how programming has been affected by coronavirus, his strategy post-corona, how to pitch to Discovery and how n... by Broadcast Behind the Screens

18 min listen

Episode 10: Jordan Laird, Creative Director at Studio Something: In our tenth episode, senior media researcher Alice Redman talks to Jordan Laird, Creative Director at Studio Something. Studio Something are the studio behind acclaimed show 'A View From The Terrace', which provides a look into the world of Scottish foo... by Broadcast Behind the Screens

17 min listen

Episode 5: Richard Watsham, Director of Commissioning at UKTV: In Episode 5, UKTV’s Richard Watsham reveals his commissioning wishlist. Ahead of his Edinburgh Festival virtual Meet the Controller session Richard Watsham discusses his commissioning needs for UKTV, including comedy entertainment and eating (but not co... by Broadcast Behind the Screens

16 min listen

Episode 3: Rick Murray, Managing Director and Executive Producer at Workerbee.: Speaking to Alice Redman from the Commissioner Index, Rick Murray details how he gained the UK’s first commission from the US-based, mobile-only streaming platform that debuted this month. Murray discusses the process of pitching to Quibi founder Jeffrey... by Broadcast Behind the Screens

15 min listen

Episode 1: David Royle, EVP and Chief Programming Officer at Smithsonian Channel.: Listen to the first episode of Commissioning Chats with our guest David Royle, EVP and Chief Programming Officer at Smithsonian Channel, where we discuss the types of projects that lend themselves to quick-turnaround commissions in the time of coronaviru... by Broadcast Behind the Screens

16 min listen

Episode 4: Diana Carter, Commissioning Editor and Head of Talent at A+E.: Listen to this week’s episode of Commissioning Chats with our guest Diana Carter, Commissioning Editor and Head of Talent at A+E Networks, where we discuss the impact of the pandemic on the industry, what A+E look for in a pitch, advice for the community... by Broadcast Behind the Screens

18 min listen

Episode 7: Fatima Salaria, Head of Specialist Factual at Channel 4: Episode 7 features Fatima Salaria, Head of Specialist Factual at Channel 4. Speaking to reporter Jo Tilley, Salaria discusses adjusting to life in lockdown, the state of play with shows currently in development, and the importance of pushing out commiss... by Broadcast Behind the Screens

19 min listen

Episode 17: Philippa Collie Cousins - Commissioning Editor for Drama at UKTV: Speaking to Alice Redman, Collie Cousins unpacks UKTV's The Diplomat, its commissioning process, and how lockdown took the pressure off for the show's writers. Collie Cousins also discusses how a turbulent 2020 may change the types the of stories that pe... by Broadcast Behind the Screens

19 min listen

Episode 11: Alex Jones & Tim Key, Red Planet Pictures: Red Planet Pictures, who produce the hit series 'Death In Paradise', talk to Hannah Bowler about what it's like to produce the show - and how the pandemic has halted production. Joint Managing Director, Alex Jones, and Executive Producer, Tim Key, also g... by Broadcast Behind the Screens

18 min listen

Episode 6: 'Normal People' Executive Producers Emma Norton & Ed Guiney of Element Pictures: This week’s episode of Broadcast’s Commissioning Conversations features guests Emma Norton and Ed Guiney of Element Pictures as they discuss their adaptation of Sally Rooney's best-selling novel Normal People.Subscribe to the Commissioner Index here. by Broadcast Behind the Screens

21 min listen

Episode 12: Commissioning Under Covid: Commissioning Conversations returns for season 2 and a very special episode, your weekly hosts, Broadcast Intelligence researchers Hannah Bowler and Alice Redman, in conversation with each other, discussing their latest Commissioning Under Covid report. ... by Broadcast Behind the Screens

11 min listen

Episode 14: Phil Edgar Jones, Director of Sky Arts and Head of Entertainment: Our newest podcast host, media researcher Heather Fallon, speaks to Sky Arts Director and Head of Entertainment for episode 14. They discuss the recent announcement that Sky Arts is going to be a free-to-air channel from September, and what Edgar Jones h... by Broadcast Behind the Screens

14 min listen

Episode 9: Pete Thornton, Head of Scripted at UKTV: Speaking to Alice Redman, Thornton discusses what he's looking for in lockdown, pitch preferences, as well as what pitches best suit UKTV channels Dave, Gold, W and Alibi. Plus if his strategy will alter in the future, post-pandemic.Subscribe to the Comm... by Broadcast Behind the Screens

17 min listen

Episode 27: BBC commissioning special: In this week's episode, Broadcast reporter Max Goldbart joins to discuss the plethora of changes happening within the BBC's commissioning teams, and Alice speaks to Troy TV about working internationally. by Broadcast Behind the Screens

34 min listen

Episode 29: US upfronts & factual commissioners: This week Alice and Heather discuss the US upfronts, factual commissioning at the PSBs and, of course, their greenlight of the week. Tune in to find out what's set to hit US screens and laptops this year, and what's working in factual. by Broadcast Behind the Screens

25 min listen

Episode 15: Amanda Rees, Director of Content at S4C: In this weeks episode, S4C's Amanda Rees talks to Heather Fallon about how the broadcaster navigated commissioning during the pandemic, as well as their recently announced slate of popular factual and factual formats. Rees also discusses what she is look... by Broadcast Behind the Screens

15 min listen

Episode 21: Alan Clements, Two Rivers: On this week's episode hosts Alice Redman & Heather Fallon discuss producing programmes for the highly prized 16-34 demographic, plus changes at E4 and what's on their TV radar, including Sex & the City reboot And Just Like That... This week they are joi... by Broadcast Behind the Screens

27 min listen

Episode 33: Channel 4 Daytime & Features special: This week Alice Redman speaks to Kate Thomas, Deborah Dunnett and Jayne Stanger from the Channel 4 daytime and features team, commissioning editors based in the nations and regions. The team, who are responsible for getting out-of-London commissions thro... by Broadcast Behind the Screens

24 min listen

Episode 18: Denise Seneviratne, Channel 5 Commissioning Editor: 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, thei... by Broadcast Behind the Screens

13 min listen

Episode 13: Courtney White, President of Food Network: Commissioning Conversations is back for our first regular episode of season 2. This week sees Broadcast Intelligence senior media researcher Hannah Bowler speaks to the President of the Food Network, Courtney White. They discuss how the benefits of findi... by Broadcast Behind the Screens

19 min listen

Episode 16: Victoria Noble, Senior Director, Production & Development at Discovery UK: Speaking to Hannah Bowler, Discovery UK's Victoria Noble, Senior Director, Production & Development, unpacks the male-skewing original content that channels Quest and Discovery are looking for (think: experiential and immersive.) Noble discusses what she... by Broadcast Behind the Screens

20 min listen

Episode 28: True Crime event special: This week, Alice Redman and Elizabeth McDonald discuss the recent Commissioner Index True Crime event, featuring a panel of true crime commissioners including Channel 5's Dan Louw, Discovery's Winona Meringolo and A+E Networks UK's Diana Carter. They unp... by Broadcast Behind the Screens

18 min listen

Episode 30: Poppy Dixon, Director of Documentaries and Factual Commissioning at Sky: This week Alice and Heather delve into the world of factual television, speaking with Sky's director of documentaries, Poppy Dixon, as well as Commissioner Index subscribers First Look TV about what they're up to, how they use CI, and the true crime genr... by Broadcast Behind the Screens

31 min listen

Episode 31: Factual Entertainment special with South Shore: Alice and Heather are joined by independent production company South Shore's joint CEOs Melanie Leach and Andrew Mackenzie to discuss the factual entertainment genre. by Broadcast Behind the Screens

19 min listen

Episode 32: BBC new hires, C4 privatisation & Nevision: This week, Alice Redman and Heather Fallon discuss the latest commissioning news, including BBC new hires and Channel 4 privatisation. Later, Alice is joined by Commissioner Index subscriber Nevision's scripted creative director, Neil Zeiger. All that, p... by Broadcast Behind the Screens

24 min listen

Episode 24: Channel 5's Sebastian Cardwell + BBC3 and Sky news: This week we'll be taking a look at what's been happening in the world of commissioning, including BBC3's return to linear. Alice Redman speaks with Channel 5's Sebastian Cardwell about his wider remit. And, of course, we discuss our greenlights of the w... by Broadcast Behind the Screens

19 min listen

Episode 1: Dolly Alderton: Alice and Heather are back with a brand new podcast. In the first episode of Broadcast Behind the Screens, Alice Redman and Heather Fallon are joined by Dolly Alderton to discuss the TV adaptation of her bestselling memoir Everything I Know About Love. A... by Broadcast Behind the Screens

28 min listen

Episode 22: Commissioning for daytime + C4 & Sky commissioner updates: Commissioner Index researchers Alice Redman and Heather Fallon break down all the new commissioning appointments that have happened across Channel 4 and Sky in the last few weeks. They also discuss our recent Commissioning Conversations Live event, featu... by Broadcast Behind the Screens

20 min listen

Episode 26: Blue Ant Media Canada's Alison Barrat & Sam Linton: This week Alice and Heather unpack the addition of brand new international commissioner profiles to the Commissioner Index. They discuss their findings during months of research, and why producers should start looking around the world for co-production o... by Broadcast Behind the Screens

23 min listen

Episode 19: Working with the New Streamers: In this special episode, Commissioner Index media researchers Alice Redman and Heather Fallon join their colleagues at our sister site Broadcast to discuss their latest report, Working with the New Streamers. The report provides an in-depth look at the c... by Broadcast Behind the Screens

25 min listen

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Episode 30: Poppy Dixon, Director of Documentaries and Factual Commissioning at Sky

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