Spotlight on…ITV
Edinburgh TV Festival 2021
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29m
The TV world has changed and so has the way ITV organises its team. Kevin Lygo comes to the 2021 Festival in his new role atop of the media and entertainment division at the UK’s largest commercial broadcaster. Lygo, a seasoned TV exec and stalwart of the British TV scene, will discuss how the ITV reorganisation has affected how it commissions, works with producers, and makes its programming available. He will also talk about ITV’s year so far and look ahead to what comes next, and talk about ITV’s role and responsibilities in the UK TV industry.
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Spotlight on…Disney+
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