Television Advertising – Then and Now
In Conversation with Rhodri Talfan Davies
Hosted by Sky News presenter Gillian Joseph, Rhodri will be discussing the BBC’s plan for its biggest transformation in decades, his vision for BBC Nations and how the BBC can play a critical and central role in supporting the development of our creative economy across the UK.
Biography
Rhodri Talfan Davies was appointed BBC Director of Nations in January 2021 and sits on the BBC’s Executive Committee.
Small Axe: Production Focus
Small Axe has been one of the most talked about drama series of recent years. Sharing the untold challenges and triumphs of London's West Indian community in such a truly authentic way has been a major cultural eye opener to the world and to the UK TV industry itself. Written, directed and produced by Oscar winner Sir Steve McQueen, each episode of the critically acclaimed anthology series shares the vivid stories of hard-won victories in the face of racism and intolerance.
It's A Sin Masterclass
Do you want to write TV drama inspired by your own life and have it become a massive hit? Well, this is an exclusive opportunity to learn how!
Join multi-award-winning Russell T Davies OBE, Nicola Shindler and Lee Mason – the masterminds behind one of the most successful dramas of the year – as they lift the lid on how the iconic It’s A Sin came to be, and how you too can tell your truth and bring it to the screen for millions to see.
RTS Yorkshire Programme Awards Ceremony 2021
Tickets for the Yorkshire Awards Ceremony have now sold out.
Please contact Fiona Thompson at RTSYorkshireEvents@rts.org.uk if you would like to discuss sponsorship or any other aspects of the awards.
Rose Matafeo on Starstruck, fangirling and the romcom renaissance
For comedian Rose Matafeo’s friend, this actually happened. “I’ll never reveal who it was, it’s like a blind item on Deuxmoi,” Matafeo slyly grins, referring to the Instagram page notorious for posting cryptic celebrity gossip.
The anecdote became a key inspiration behind her new romcom series Starstruck, in which Matafeo plays Jessie, a 28-year-old New Zealander living in London who discovers the morning after a one-night stand that she has just slept with a famous film star.
Covid – creativity in a Crisis
In an online panel discussion TV execs will reveal the extraordinary lengths production crews had to go to in order to maintain social distancing on set and ensure TV viewers could keep on watching their favourites.
Danny Boy Preview Q&A
In this session, actor Toby Jones, director Sam Miller, writer Robert Jones and executive producer Sue Horth will discuss the making of factual drama Danny Boy - the story of a young man’s journey from medal-winning hero to alleged killer, and his search for truth in the fog of war. We also hope that actor Anthony Boyle will be able to join us, dependent on his filming schedule.
Baptiste Preview Q&A
In this session chaired by Rhianna Dhillon stars Tchéky Karyo, Fiona Shaw, and writers Harry and Jack Williams will discuss the hit series and just what to expect in this upcoming series.
Featuring an exclusive preview of the opening episode, this promises to be an event not to be missed.
Synopsis - Baptiste Series 2