Why a Sky–ITV Merger Must Never Happen

Because this isn’t a creative play, it’s a Wall Street one.

Nov 10 • 

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The Deal That Could Change TV - or end up breaking it…

In the past week I’ve had a a lot of interest in the deal I struck between my production company, Legend Entertainment, and Hearst/Sky HISTORY for my…

Nov 3 • 

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October 2025

Show Me The Money

Why Broadcasters Must Come Clean About What They Earn

Oct 13 • 

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This is the End of Television As We Know It

(And Why That’s Not a Bad Thing)

Oct 6 • 

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September 2025

Trump Just Killed the US Film Industry

(And He Doesn’t Even Realise It)

Sep 29 • 

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Has TV Become Too Regulated?

Last week I argued that YouTube’s lack of regulation is killing TV.

Sep 22 • 

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How Youtube is Killing The TV Industry

And not in the way most people think…

Sep 15 • 

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July 2025

AI has ruined Wimbledon…

We can’t let it ruin TV too. Human flaws are needed to create real drama.

Jul 14 • 

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The Death of Documentary and why are people tuning out of TV

Content warning: This piece includes a brief discussion of suicide and mental illness.

Jul 7 • 

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June 2025

TV’s Gig Economy Trap: Why Too Many Prod-Co Founders Are Still Thinking Like Freelancers

You own a business now. It’s time to act like it.

Jun 30 • 

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Willy Wonka Runs the Internet - and I Want To Check His Factory

Like Charlie’s grandfather, Grandpa Joe, the CMA is finally waking up.

Jun 23 • 

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My Auntie Is an Apex Predator

And She's Rampaging Out of Control

Jun 16 • 

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