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I am hugely Planning for Cambridge is gearing journalism. grateful to Channel 4 up. We have announced one of our Finally, I’d like to draw your for providing the keynote speakers, James Murdoch, CEO attention to some must-reads in this venue and facilities of 21st Century Fox. I am so excited month’s Television. In what, I think, is a for what was, for us, a that James has agreed to join us. first for the magazine, we have a per- ground-breaking event, “Where have Also confirmed at the convention spective from China, where Marcus all the disabled people gone?”. are: Andy Harries, CEO of Left Bank Ryder recently starting working for Ade Adepitan was a brilliant and Pictures; The Grand Tour executive CCTV. Marcus offers some important good-humoured host at this packed producer Andy Wilman; Michelle advice for anyone considering a evening. The four panellists were Guthrie, Managing Director of the career in international television. highly engaging as we heard how, in Australian Broadcasting Corporation; Back in the UK, Tim Dams provides this area of diversity, British television and Sharon White, CEO of Ofcom. a comprehensive account of how Brit- has yet to fulfil the promise of Chan- I hope to be announcing more ain’s studio sector is booming. And, if nel 4’s coverage of the Paralympics. details soon of our line-up for Cam- you are looking for some light relief, Staying with diversity, our other big bridge, which runs 13-15 September. don’t miss Vinay Patel’s witty diary. London event of the past four weeks Our next early-evening event was “Breaking barriers: how can the examines the increasingly relevant TV industry encourage more women subject of targeted advertising and into technology jobs?”. takes place at The Hospital Club in Thanks to all of you who attended London on 24 May. and to those who took part in what For younger readers, there is still was a fascinating and timely time to apply for our student bursaries. Theresa Wise Contents Vinay Patel’s TV Diary All change on the studio floor Vinay Patel detests meetings and is happier attending Demand for high-end, English-language drama is 5 rehearsals, but nothing compares to the thrill of seeing 16 transforming the UK’s studio business. Tim Dams his work performed live investigates Inhospitable to the invisible The transgender gap An RTS panel explored why a fifth of the population still Graeme Thompson hears why TV needs more transgender 6 get a rough deal from TV. Steve Clarke took notes 18 role models from two presenters who have changed their sex The power of Three From Fleabag to Thirteen, BBC Three’s online-only Reframing the documentary 10 service is defying the sceptics, says Sanya Burgess Torin Douglas discovers how Amazon and Netflix are 20 changing factual television Can Sands deliver Today? Roger Mosey, a former editor of Today, outlines the Our Friend in Beijing 12 challenges facing Sarah Sands as she takes on the Marcus Ryder offers advice to those starting out on their hottest news seat in the BBC 23 TV careers as he battles with Chinese censorship Showdown looms for the net giants Tech-savvy women wanted US tech giants need to admit they are media companies Why are real opportunities for women in TV technology 14 – and accept the inherent responsibilities, argues 24 roles going begging? Matthew Bell hears some solutions Stewart Purvis Cover: Gordon Jamieson 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 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 May 2017 3 Your guide to upcoming national and RTS NEWS regional events Broadcasting Corporation; Tony EAST McGovern and cast and crew National events Hall, Director-General, BBC; Andy Thursday 25 May after the screening. 6:30pm Harries, CEO, Left Bank Pictures; RTS East Awards 2017 Venue: Compass Room, The RTS FUTURES James Murdoch, CEO, 21st Cen- Drinks reception 7:30pm, dinner Lowry, Salford Quays, Salford Tuesday 23 May tury Fox; Sharon White, CEO, 8:00pm, awards presentation M50 3AZ VFX and animation: Meet the Ofcom; and Andy Wilman, Execu- 9:00pm. Tickets £40 each. ■ Rachel Pinkney 07966 230639 experts tive Producer, The Grand Tour. Venue: Norwich University of the ■ [email protected] Panellists include: Alex Donne- Early-bird rate of £1,200 plus Arts, 3­7 Redwell Street, Norwich Johnson, creative director, Dazzle VAT for the first 75 bookings. NR2 4SN NORTHERN IRELAND Ship; and Pete Allinson, head of The principal sponsor is Sky and ■ Nikki O’Donnell ■ John Mitchell design, UKTV. More expert pan- the convention is co-chaired ■ [email protected] ■ mitch.mvbroadcast@btinter- ellists TBC. 6:45pm for 7:00pm by Andrew Griffith, Group Chief net.com Venue: Curzon Soho, 99 Shaftes­ Operating Officer, Sky, and Gary LONDON bury Avenue, London W1D 5DY Davey, Managing Director, Con- Wednesday 24 May REPUBLIC OF IRELAND tent at Sky. RTS London AGM followed by ■ Charles Byrne (353) 87251 3092 RTS EARLY EVENING EVENT Venue: West Road Concert Hall, Big summer quiz ■ [email protected] Wednesday 24 May Cambridge CB3 9DP and King’s AGM 6:00pm; quiz 6:30pm for Is targeted advertising the College, Cambridge CB2 1ST 7:00pm, hosted by Greg Scott SCOTLAND future of TV? ■ Book online at www.rts.org.uk Venue: ITV London Studios, Wednesday 17 May Panellists: Simon Cook, product Upper Ground, London SE1 9LT RTS Scotland 2017 Awards and business development RTS MASTERCLASSES ■ Daniel Cherowbrier 6:00pm for 6:30pm director, YouView; Jonathan Tuesday 14 November ■ [email protected] Venue: Òran Mór, Byres Rd, Lewis, head of digital and part- RTS Student Programme Glasgow G12 8QX nership innovation, Channel 4; Masterclasses MIDLANDS ■ Jane Muirhead 07718 087 108 Jakob Nielsen, international head Venue: IET Savoy Place, 2 Savoy ■ Jayne Greene 07792 776585 ■ [email protected] of addressable TV, GroupM; Place, London WC2R 0BL ■ [email protected] Jamie West, group head of Wednesday 15 November SOUTHERN advanced advertising, Sky; and RTS Student Craft Skills NORTH EAST & THE BORDER ■ Stephanie Farmer additional speaker TBC. Chair: Masterclasses Wednesday 17 May ■ [email protected] Anna Dobbie, reporter, M&M Venue: IET Savoy Place, 2 Savoy Young People’s Media Global.