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Russell Brand charged with rape and sexual assault

THURSDAY: Five Mile Films’ refreshed format narrowly beaten by 5’s The Yorkshire Vet

The channel has historically acted as a nursery slope for emerging talent and innovative ideas, but how has its role changed in the age of streaming?

After a tough 2023, Broadcast Indie Survey responses suggest the industry is not out of the woods yet, but there are some signs of improvement

Respondents to the Broadcast Indie Survey 2025 reveal what concerns them most

Post-production shouldn’t be an afterthought
Collaboration with post teams from inception to completion can yield dividends, says Arrow Media’s head of post-production Kyran Speirs
Roy Ackerman: Theatrical feature docs are not the only game in town
Powerful, independent films still have a place on linear channels, with cuts to running times and budgets
I got £50,000 to explore how PSBs could win over Gen Z - this what I found
Wider regulation and content designed for social media will help bring in younger audiences, Toby Cameron says

BBC2’s purpose in the streaming age; Broadcasters ride the YouTube wave; The fight for talent

Adapting to the needs of the market
Sponsored by ScreenSkills
Working with professionals across the industry ensures the High-end TV Skills Fund is able to provide training where it’s needed most
How LTX Studio is transforming production
Sponsored by LTX Studio
From streamlining workflows to enhancing creativity, AI will play a key role in filmmaking, pushing the boundaries of visual storytelling
ITV Studios: naturally entertaining for 70 years
Sponsored by ITV Studios
ITVS has a reputation for award-winning natural history programming – and is now attracting new audiences via streaming and digital innovations
Pulse Films: 20 years of visual storytelling
Sponsored by Sargent-Disc
Gangs of London indie is no stranger to international shoots, tax credits and relying on Sargent-Disc to deal with everything in post-production
MPTS 2025: Dot Group to showcase file transfer tech
Company will also highlight its partnership with IBM on AI-powered sustainability for media and entertainment
Adobe announces initiatives to help film and TV creators
Sponsored: Company reveals funding, training and tech advancements for TV and film industry