Live from the Royal Television Society Convention in Cambridge
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The Royal Television Society Convention in Cambridge brings together senior figures from the TV industry to discuss the challenges of a shifting media landscape. This year's convention looks to television in 2020 and the challenges for content, creativity and business models. The Media Show is broadcasting live from the event.
Sir Peter Bazalgette, President of the RTS and Chair of the Arts Council England outlines the themes of the event. Media Show presenter Steve Hewlett also hears from David Abraham, Chief Executive of Channel 4 and Tim Hincks, President of Endemol Shine Group about whether consolidation and the growth in foreign ownership of UK production is stifling creativity.
Brian Elsley, the creator and writer of Skins talks E4 talks about taking his hit show to the USA and why the UK needs more US-style showrunners.
And the Guardian's media editor Jane Martinson looks ahead to speeches by Tony Hall, the Director-General of the BBC and John Whittingdale MP, the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport.
Producers: Dianne McGregor and Paul Waters.
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