The Telegraph logo The Telegraph 1 month ago

Culture of compliance is making British TV 'bland' says Channel 4 boss

Julian Bellamy, head of programming at the channel, said that the creative ambition of television was narrowing and that there was “less surprise and variety” than there should be. Full Article at The Telegraph

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