As Sky sues Warner Bros Discovery over its refusal to partner on the upcoming Harry Potter series, is the UK broadcaster potentially facing its Götterdämmerung?
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ITV takes the low road in hiring Nigel Farage for I’m a Celebrity… Get me Out of Here! Giving this political figure that kind of primetime coverage is worrying.
Stephen Arnell offers his reactions to some of the biggest announcements and goings-on at last month’s Edinburgh TV Festival, and explains why it doesn’t appear to bode all that well for the future of British TV.
Stephen Arnell examines the UK trend for antipodean imports and looks ahead to the the return of Neighbours on Amazon’s Freevee.
As Elon Musk chooses to rebrand Twitter to ‘X’, Stephen Arnell examines the substitution in light of other historical name changes.
As C4’s chief creative officer calls for more low-budget remakes of Euro-dramas, Stephen Arnell asks: has the broadcaster lost its way?
Channel 4’s executives could have left as saviours after privatisation was called off. Recent blacklashes over pay and cuts now risk tarnishing their legacies.
As CNN CEO Chris Licht is summarily ejected from his post, Stephen Arnell reflects on strategic failures at parent company Warner Bros Discovery and lessons for UK broadcasters.
Stephen Arnell argues the latest slate of shows announced at yesterday’s Channel 4 Content Showcase are evidence of continued mediocrity at the broadcaster.
Is it time to wean TV commissioners off the (mainly) boys club and cast the creative net a little wider, Stephen Arnell asks.