A year ago two things happened within a few weeks of each other. As the Chair of the RTS Diversity Committee, the two events will forever be linked. The first is a good friend died, the second is the BBC's Director General Tony Hall made a speech about diversity.
Let me start by telling you about the first.
In the world of news where stories are constantly evolving, the ability to plan ahead is not only essential but incredibly difficult. A good forward planning producer is therefore at the heart of a good programme.
In this video, BBC Newsnight producer Alex Campbell talks us through some aspects of the job and highlights the skills required to excel.
After winning hearts as a judge on BBC One's The Voice, Rita Ora has jumped ship to its competitor, X Factor. The ITV show has also poached famous BBC face – or rather voice – Nick Grimshaw, who hosts the prestigious Radio 1 Breakfast slot. While Grimmy will fulfill his judging duties alongside his BBC role, Ora's may come as a blow to BBC producers. But this isn't the first time stars have jumped ship. Here are a few of the most famous and most surprising moves.
1. Susanna Reid
BBC stalwart Chris Evans has been named as the new presenter of Top Gear. Rumours have been flying about who should join him on the presenting panel so we asked commuters on the Southbank who they would like to see on the primetime show.
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Sci-fi series Humans was recently announced as Channel 4’s most successful original drama after securing 4 million viewers for its Sunday night pilot. The genre has continued to shock, excite and amaze in equal measures but which shows have gone down in UK history as the most watched? Take a look at our selection…
If you're an ideas person then TV is the right place for you. But how do you make sure everyone loves your ideas as much as you? Pitching to commissioners is notoriously difficult so here are some handy tips of getting your point across.
In television, ideas are like currency. So when you have a great idea, how do you make sure it gets noticed by the right people? And how do you make sure you end up getting the credit for it?
Carrie Britton has over twelve years experience as an Executive and Series producer in Factual and Documentaries. Having previously worked as a talent manager for the BBC and managing director of Indie Training Fund, she now freelances for independents and has cast and produced many expert presenters. Here she shares her tips on how to pitch and protect an idea.
As one of the most recognised TV brands in the world, jobs in the BBC are some of the most coveted in the TV industry. Thousands apply for its production entry schemes each year, which have limited places available. Understandably therefore, the application process is tough so allow Don Kong, the BBC's Production Talent Pool manager, explain how to shine on paper.
