In the news this week, Channel 4 hires Louise Donald as new Commissioning Executive for Hollyoaks, Broadcast Awards 2025 shortlist announced, and how likely is an ITV takeover?
Read all about it in this week’s Digest.
News
• Member Owen Tooth recently become the first wheelchair user to direct an episode of EastEnders since its inception in 1985. (BBC) Owen participated in Directors UK Inspire with his mentor, director Max Myers, and in our Directing Actors workshop. We recently caught up with him to discuss his experience on Inspire, and how it prepared him for directing his first episode of EastEnders. Read our conversation here.
• Channel 4 has recruited Louise Donald as its new Commissioning Executive for Hollyoaks. (Prolific North) Donald has more than 15 years of script development experience on shows including EastEnders, Holby City, Death in Paradise (series one) and Good Karma Hospital (series 4).
Features
• As ITV takeover rumors climax, how likely is a sale of the U.K. broadcaster? (Variety)
Director Interviews
• Filmmaker Hannah Peterson spoke to IndieWire about forging her own fiercely independent path with her debut feature The Graduates. (IndieWire)
Awards
• The shortlist has been announced for the Broadcast Awards 2025. Congratulations to everyone whose work has been recognised, you can see the full shortlist here. The winners will be announced on Wednesday 5 February 2025. (Broadcast)
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