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Peake Encounter BBRITAINN’S NEXTT TOPM MODEL November 2017 Peake encounter BBRITAINN’S NEXTT TOPM MODEL A UK PRODUCTION FROM Journal of The Royal Television Society November 2017 l Volume 54/10 From the CEO I think I can safely say knowledgeable and experienced in television’s infatuation with what is that everyone who negotiating Premier League rights loosely called “swords and sandals” attended our recent than any other media executive in the drama. I love these shows and am joint event with the UK, and possibly in the world. I was looking forward to the upcoming, IET came away buzz- thrilled when he agreed to write an eight-part Troy: Fall of a City, made for ing. Astronaut Tim analysis for Television, setting out some the BBC and Netflix, as well as Sky’s Peake was a brilliant likely scenarios of how Sky might Britannia and the returning Vikings. guest, full of charm and endlessly react to a bid from one of the tech Also inside, don’t miss Simon Bucks, informative. I want to thank him for giants. This is essential reading for Our Friend in the Forces. The former finding the time to speak to us in the anyone interested in what is at stake Sky News executive explains what it truly splendid setting of the audito- when the bidding begins in earnest. is like to leave Civvy Street and to rium at the IET. He is a true star. Of late, our screens have been broadcast from the front line. Thanks, too, to BBC Worldwide CEO blessed by some brilliant factual TV, Google is never far away from Tim Davie for hosting the evening and not least Bake Off and the amazing Blue the headlines, so I am delighted that to our producer Helen Scott. I am also Planet II, a must watch as the evenings the next RTS early-evening event, on grateful to everyone who attended. draw in. A fitting time, therefore, for 29 November, features Matt Brittin, This is the first time I have seen so Andrew Billen to interview the BBC’s Google’s European chief. Tickets are many young children at an RTS event. high-achieving controller of factual selling fast for what is certain to be a The Society is very fortunate to work commissioning, Alison Kirkham. fascinating evening. with the IET. Not for the first time, Andrew A full report of what Tim had to say unearths some surprising facts from about his extraordinary adventure in his interviewee. orbit is this month’s cover story. We’re delighted to have Mark Law- Mike Darcey is probably more son writing for us again. His subject is Theresa Wise Contents Floella Benjamin’s TV Diary The night shift Veteran diversity campaigner Baroness Benjamin shows Torin Douglas questions whether TV audience figures 7 that campaigning and creativity go hand-in-hand 20 reflect contemporary viewing habits Ask an astronaut Perspectives that ignite the past Steve Clarke observes a masterclass in communication Matthew Bell hears why television is the ideal showcase 8 skills by astronaut Tim Peake 22 for history Life after Bake Off Scripting secrets Andrew Billen wonders if BBC head of factual Matthew Bell takes notes as top screenwriters explain 12 Alison Kirkham can fly higher still and compete 25 how to pen a hit drama against the US giants Pull their faangs or risk everything Soccer’s biggest battle Steve Clarke listens as David Puttnam predicts a bleak, 15 Mike Darcey assesses how vulnerable Sky is to a bid for 28 post-Brexit world overshadowed by climate change and Premier League rights from one of the tech giants data capitalism Seduced by swords and sandals Our Friend in the Forces 18 Mark Lawson asks why the schedules are full of dramas Few media moguls can count an ice-cream van as part inspired by all things ‘medieval’ 30 of their empire, but Simon Bucks can Cover: Nasa Editor Production, design, advertising Royal Television Society Subscription rates Printing Legal notice Steve Clarke Gordon Jamieson 3 Dorset Rise UK £115 ISSN 0308-454X © Royal Television Society 2017. [email protected] [email protected] London EC4Y 8EN Overseas (surface) £146.11 Printer: FE Burman The views expressed in Television News editor and writer Sub-editor T: 020 7822 2810 Overseas (airmail) £172.22 20 Crimscott Street are not necessarily those of the RTS. Matthew Bell Sarah Bancroft E: [email protected] Enquiries: [email protected] London SE1 5TP Registered Charity 313 728 [email protected] [email protected] W: www.rts.org.uk Television www.rts.org.uk November 2017 3 LISTEN NOW on or SYNC at AUDIONETWORK.COM 0174_PrintAd_Tenderfoot.indd 1 10/31/17 10:03 AM Your guide to upcoming events. Book online at RTS NEWS www.rts.org.uk MIDLANDS Tuesday 20 March National events Local events Thursday 30 November Student Television Awards Channel 4 formats Venue: Black Box, 18-22 Hill RTS AWARDS BRISTOL masterclass Street, Belfast BT1 2LA Monday 27 November ■ Belinda Biggam With Deborah Dunnett, Chan- ■ John Mitchell RTS Craft & Design Awards 2017 ■ [email protected] nel 4 nations and regions man- ■ mitch.mvbroadcast@ Venue: London Hilton on Park ager. The masterclass will help btinternet.com Lane, London W1K 1BE DEVON & CORNWALL students understand how differ- ■ Jane Hudson ent types of programmes fit into REPUBLIC OF IRELAND RTS EARLY EVENING EVENT ■ RTSDevonandCornwall@rts. the schedules by unpicking pop- ■ Charles Byrne (353) 87251 3092 Wednesday 29 November org.uk ular programmes to show the ■ [email protected] In conversation with simple rules of formatted factual. Matt Brittin EAST The event is free but you must SCOTLAND Matt Brittin, President, EMEA Wednesday 22 November book a place via RTSMidlands@ December – date TBC business and operations, Breaking into broadcasting rts.org.uk. 1:00pm-3:00pm The secrets of sound Google, will be in conversation bootcamp Venue: National Motorcycle Venue: TBC with journalist Kate Bulkley. One-day workshop run by BBC Museum, Solihull B92 0EJ ■ Jane Muirhead 6:30pm for 6:45pm Academy and RTS East for all ■ [email protected] Venue: The Hospital Club, 24 Endell those looking to improve their Thursday 30 November Street, London WC2H 9HQ broadcast media skills and Gala Dinner and Awards 2017 SOUTHERN knowledge. Venue: National Motorcycle ■ Stephanie Farmer RTS FUTURES Venue: Norwich University of the Museum, Solihull B92 0EJ ■ [email protected] Wednesday 6 December Arts, Francis House, 3-7 Redwell ■ Jayne Greene 07792 776585 Christmas quiz Street, Norwich NR2 4SN ■ [email protected] THAMES VALLEY 6:45pm for 7:00pm Friday 17 November Venue: ITV London Studios, Thursday 7 December NORTH EAST & THE BORDER Annual Dinner Dance Upper Ground, London SE1 9LT Mandy Chang on Saturday 24 February 7:00pm documentary Annual Awards Venue: De Vere Wokefield Estate, RTS FUTURES Mandy Chang is commissioning 6:00pm onwards Mortimer RG7 3AE Tuesday 6 February editor of the BBC arts strand Venue: Hilton Newcastle ■ Tony Orme RTS Futures TV Careers Storyville. This event is free to Gateshead Hotel, Bottle Bank, ■ [email protected] Fair 2018 attend but places are limited Gateshead NE8 2AR 10:00am-4:00pm and so booking is required. ■ Jill Graham WALES Venue: Business Design Centre, 6:00pm-8:00pm ■ [email protected] ■ Hywel Wiliam 07980 007841 52 Upper Street, London N1 0QH Venue: Anglia Ruskin University, ■ [email protected] Cambridge Campus, East Road, NORTH WEST RTS AWARDS Cambridge CB1 1PT Thursday 23 November YORKSHIRE Wednesday 28 February The great big Xmas telly quiz Monday 20 November RTS Television Journalism Thursday 15 March Register for a team ticket (not Ninety years of the RTS: Awards 2018 Annual Awards individual seats) on Eventbrite A celebration Venue: London Hilton on Park Venue: Norwich University of the (bit.ly/2uUJRmj). 6:30pm for RTS Yorkshire will be hosting a Lane, 22 Park Lane, London Arts, Francis House, 3-7 Redwell 7:00pm day of events, including: W1K 1BE Street, Norwich NR2 4SN Venue: Compass Room, Lowry ■ Open the archives ■ Nikki O’Donnell Theatre, Salford Quays M50 3AZ Come and explore the ITV and RTS AWARDS ■ [email protected] ■ Rachel Pinkney 07966 230639 Yorkshire Film Archives with the Tuesday 20 March ■ [email protected] experts RTS Programme Awards 2018 LONDON ■ Melvyn Bragg on TV Venue: Grosvenor House Hotel, ■ Daniel Cherowbrier NORTHERN IRELAND The author and parliamentarian 86-90 Park Lane, London ■ [email protected] Thursday 16 November will talk about the continuing W1K 7TN Programme Awards 2017 and future impact of TV 6:00pm ■ The 90th anniversary quiz RTS CONFERENCE Venue: The MAC, 10 Exchange Venue: Television Centre, Kirkstall Tuesday 18 September 2018 Street West, Belfast BT1 2NJ Road, Leeds LS3 1JS RTS London Conference 2018 ■ Lisa Holdsworth 07790 145280 Venue: TBC ■ lisa@allonewordproductions. co.uk Television www.rts.org.uk November 2017 5 “The most intelligent drama we’ve watched in 2017” Asian Culture Vulture Thank you to our partners: TV diary Veteran diversity campaigner Baroness Benjamin shows that campaigning and creativity go hand-in-hand e raise a about how the “contestable fund” will hope of getting even more positive glass to be used for children’s provision, so diversity on our screens. the late, more anxious waiting time here, too. Fingers – and everything – crossed great that a broadcaster will commission it. Victoria ■ There is no hanging around at After campaigning for diversity in the Wood. I Children’s BBC, though. The vision- media for the past 44 years, laying succeeded ary Alice Webb calls me to share the foundations for change. I used to Victoria as President of the Society of how she plans to use the £32m feel so alone, but I am so glad to see WWomen Writers and Journalists, and windfall that CBBC has received, that others are now speaking out.
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