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Media
Unscripted television is staging a comeback. From Dutch voyeurism to South Korean social experiments, a bold new generation of format producers is chasing the next global phenomenon.
True stories
Founders of film distributor Dogwoof, Anna Godas and Andy Whittaker transformed what audiences expect from documentaries. With a keen eye for factual thrills, they’ve now turned to production to find the next real-life drama.
Paper stocks
In a world of sliding newspaper sales, Rome daily ‘La Repubblica’ offers a beacon of hope for printed media.
Tales from the front
The battle for Mosul has brought a wave of journalists to Erbil. With the combat zone a taxi ride away, war has created a new frontline economy in the Kurdish city.
Tomorrow’s world
From a museum on the move to an Egyptian on a mission, we present the people, organisations and issues set to shape 2017 and beyond.
Forward thinking
There’s lots to talk about in 2017. We kick things off with tales of espionage, Michelin stars, the UN, the conflict in Syria and texture – and a chat with a French bulldog.
Our top story
With its meticulous approach to international coverage, ‘Tagesschau’ is the western world’s most successful news programme. We meet the team and cast an eye to the future of this German institution.
Making a killing
Danish television has long led in dark, thrilling drama. New series ‘Below the Surface’ looks set to be its new global export. We visit the set of this latest Nordic noir hit.
