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Multiplatform Workshop Interviews

Lisa Sargood, Multiplatform Commissioning Executive for Science & Natural History

Lisa was asked:

  • What is your role at the BBC?
  • How closely does multiplatform commissioning work with programme commissioning teams? Are there ever stand alone multiplatform projects?
  • What do you look for in a programme idea? What makes a “stand out” proposition?
  • Are you led by use of digital technology or strength of idea? Is there an emerging technology you would like to try in the context of a commission?
  • What is the project you are most proud to have commissioned? Why?
  • Why is the workshop today focusing on Science, is it a key priority for BBC?
  • How will today’s workshop help to define your commissioning for 2010?


Rubin Shah, BBC Future Media & Technology

Rubin was asked:

  • What is the function of the Future Media & Technology department at the BBC?
  • When looking for external suppliers what are the key characteristics which the BBC looks for?
  • What is the next big leap for the BBC in audience engagement? Social media / gaming / pervasive applications?


Ben Templeton, Creative Director, ThoughtDen

Ben was asked:

  • Coming from a digital background, is working with a TV production company or broadcaster new territory for you?
  • How will digital technologies change the way we consume more “traditional” content and information? Is the linear, scheduled TV experience doomed?
  • As digital technology multiplies opportunity and platforms do you see partnership with content producers as an important part of your business expansion?
  • In your opinion is the TV industry really generating multiplatform content, or is it just a TV programme with a fancy website add on?
  • What are you looking to get out of today’s workshop?

Laura Marshall, Managing Director, Icon Films

Laura was asked:

  • As an already internationally successful TV production business why is multiplatform of interest?
  • How will digital technologies change the way we consume more “traditional” content and information? Is the linear, scheduled TV experience doomed?
  • Are you finding that broadcasters are increasing demanding multiplatform elements with traditional commissioning? Is there additional budget to provide?
  • Does additional digital content add to the narrative of the programme or distract?
  • What are you looking to get out of today’s workshop?

Multiplatform Workshop Interviews

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