Directors Digest — Friday 29 March 2024

This week, Director General of the BBC Tim Davie sets out “A BBC for the Future” strategy, Channel 4 launches its first equity strategy, and indies have their say on the sector’s biggest issues. Read all about it in this week’s digest below.

News 

Director General of the BBC Tim Davie sets out “A BBC for the Future” strategy in a speech at the Royal Television Society. Directors UK CEO Andy Harrower was at the event — read his response.  

BBC behind 50% UK 2023 scripted commissions, says report. Read more in Televisual.

ITV publishes its Social Impact Report for 2023, describing progress across Mental Wellbeing, Climate Action, Diversity and Inclusion and Better Futures. (Televisual) 

ITV also unveiled its climate transition plan – read more in Broadcast.

Channel 4 launches its first equity strategy, a framework setting out how it will achieve fair outcomes for all and accelerate change in the industry. (Televisual)

Indies have their say on the sector’s big issues in the Indie Survey 2024 – find out more in Broadcast.

BBC Annual Plan highlights a year of public service delivery for audiences, as well as how the corporation will focus on three essential roles, as announced by Director General Tim Davie earlier this week. (BBC Media Centre)

Director Interviews 

In the Observer, four directors – Matteo Garrone, Agnieszka Holland, Anthony Chen and Milad Alami – write about how their work depicts refugee journeys. 

Obituaries

Tributes are paid to “legendary” former CBeebies Controller Ken Benbow following news of her passing this week. (Deadline)

Awards  

The Royal Television Society announce the winners for the RTS Programme Awards 2024 – read the full list on their website.