Preface

I have a particular preoccupation with the production industry, both in television and film. I am anxious to ensure that we continue to produce first-class entertainment for domestic audiences. We have a pool of expertise that I want to see maintained.

Is it really the case that another Brideshead will never be made? Do regulations in ownership restrictions make that rather gloomy prophecy more or less likely to be fulfilled? How is a strong production base best achieved? Is the independent producer quota system working? How independent is independent?

National Heritage Secretary Peter Brooke, addressing the Media Society on Cross-Media Ownership, 17th January 1994

Two key themes are pursued in this book. The first is to look at the reality ...

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