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Outside the box 2024
It was great to take part in a discussion about the crucial role public service broadcasting and the range of free to air channels play ...
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My interview with Times Radio
“They were pimping for Russell Brand and that’s not acceptable.” “It’s outrageous” that Russell Brand abused his power by asking runners to get the phone ...
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Channel 4 Dispatches on Russel Brand : In Plain Sight
Lorraine Heggessey has never been afraid to tackle difficult issues or to stand up for what she believes in which is one of the things ...
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Newscast – Analysing the Phillip Schofield interview – BBC Sounds
After Philip Schofield’s first interview since leaving ITV, Adam is joined by 5 Live’s Nicky Campbell and Lorraine Heggessey, former controller of BBC One. They ...
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Newscast – ITV To Review Schofield Affair – BBC Sounds
Lorraine Heggessey, former controller of BBC One and Head of Children’s BBC talks to Adam about the future of Phillip Schofield and ITV, which has ...
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Is this the end of TV? Broadcasters prepare for online-only switch
As ITVX launches and the BBC gets ready to stream not beam, will event viewing become a thing of the past?
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‘I tried to break my ankle to get out of it’: an oral history of Strictly Come Dancing
Lorraine Heggessey (controller of BBC One, 2000-05) I had lost out on Pop Idol. I wanted it, but ITV had got that. Simon Cowell and Simon ...
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Job uncertainty threatens progress made on diversity
Great strides have been made in attracting people from diverse backgrounds – but now we need to keep them, says Lorraine Heggessey
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Lorraine Heggessey: Plaudits and awards don’t excuse bad behaviour
TV needs to get its house in order if it is to continue to attract the brightest and best creative talent
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Time to stop undervaluing our production managers
They are the backbone of every show and their worth must be acknowledged and properly rewarded, says Lorraine Heggessey. There have been so many wake-up ...
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Praise is the ‘most powerful weapon’ in any leader’s armoury, says Lorraine Heggessey
Lorraine Heggessey, who has led transformation at high profile media brands including the BBC, says good leadership is built on communication, because there is “no ...
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TV Diary: Lorraine Heggessey
Lorraine Heggessey enjoys being out and about again – but a missed train reminds her that Zoom has its compensations I still experience that “back ...
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Young diverse talent will ensure docs continue to thrive
Documentaries create debate and offer fresh perspectives – they can only be enhanced by including more voices, says Lorraine Heggessey
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Britney Spears and Princess Latifa – Both Victims of Controlling Fathers
Two powerful documentaries broadcast this week highlighted how even women who seemingly have it all can have power taken away from them by those who ...
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Why blue Monday is a good thing
Leaders can use Blue Monday to open up conversations about mental health, to show their own vulnerability and to allow people to admit they are ...
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This festive period, spare a thought for commissioners
Scheduling the perfect mix over Christmas is tough – and Covid has it even more of a challenge, says Lorraine Heggessey
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Leadership during the uncertainty of the Coronavirus pandemic
How you lead during the Coronavirus pandemic will leave a lasting legacy with your staff, your clients or customers and everyone you have business dealings ...
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It’s not only movie stars that behave badly…
…too many organisations tolerate bad behaviour from their ‘stars’ but this can have a corrosive impact on morale Oscar winner sets an example Joaquim Phoenix’s ...
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Overcoming barriers to change leads to creative breakthroughs
Creative problem solving and a determination that no obstacle will be insurmountable are key to leading successful change in business The resistance that leaders face ...
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