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Live from the Royal Television Society Convention in Cambridge

This programme comes from the Royal Television Society Convention, bringing together senior figures from the TV industry to discuss the challenges of a shifting media landscape.

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 Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ and John Whittingdale MP, the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport.

Producers: Dianne McGregor and Paul Waters.

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30 minutes

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Wed 16 Sep 2015 16:30
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  • Happy Valley or House of Cards - the future of television

    Sir Peter Bazalgette on the future of television and Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ plans

    Duration: 06:08

  • Why the UK needs more US style showrunners

    Bryan Elsley, the co-creator of Skins on his experience of being showrunner on Skins USA

    Duration: 06:47

  • Is increasing foreign ownership of UK production and consolidation bad for the UK television market?

    With David Abraham, Chief Executive Channel 4 and Tim Hincks, President of Endemol Shine

    Duration: 09:13

  • RTS Convention speeches - Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ DG Tony Hall and Secretary of State for Culture Media and Sport John Whittingdale

    Jane Martinson, the Guardian's Head of Media on what to expect from the speeches.

    Duration: 03:08

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  • Wed 16 Sep 2015 16:30
    Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4

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