'A wedding without the drama'

Article Abstract:

Ruth Jones was presented with the idea to create a one-off comedy about an ordinary wedding comprised of interesting yet real characters. The idea developed into "Gavin and Stacey", which was pitched to BBC3 where it was turned into a series. How the idea evolved and the major challenges in production are also discussed.

Television producers and directors, Television producers (Persons), Gavin and Stacey (Television program), Jones, Ruth

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Experiencing modern slavery: Nick Broomfield on why he made Ghosts as a drama - and how the cast gave it a real edge

Article Abstract:

Ghosts is a TV documentary drama tackling the issue of modern slavery, particularly the cocklers of Morecambe Bay. Chinese migrants were picked for the drama instead of actors to replicate the migrants' actual living conditions as much as possible.

Filmmakers, Movie directors, Broomfield, Nick, Ghosts (Television program)

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