British TV content is “alive and well”, with strong investigative journalism, drama and entertainment programming, according to Lorraine Heggessey, media executive and senior advisor, and former controller of BBC1, citing the likes of ITV drama Mr Bates Vs The Post Office as an example of “what British public service broadcasting does at its best”.
Heggessey said that certain genres make people “come to your platform” when they are on air live, which is why streamers are now realising they need to enter the world of live sport.
Heggessey said it was a key part of public broadcasters’ remit to reflect British society, meaning that diversity is an important element within that role, including “creating pathways” for diverse talent to prosper.
