Industry Analysis & Industry Trends
In the past decade, there have been several major changes across the global and UK television markets. One of the main changes has been a large increase in the number of reality-based television programmes, such as Big Brother and The X Factor. An extension of these types of programmes has been their continued globalisation, with these shows easily able to be modified to local markets and formats.
There has also been considerable merger activity across the industry, with several large European companies having acquired UK television programme production companies in recent years. This has also increased the globalisation level within the Television Programme Production industry, whiling boosting technology levels and contributing to programme diversity... purchase to read more
Industry Report - Industry Locations Chapter
London dominates this industry, accounting for an estimated 82.1% of industry revenue in 2011-12. All major UK broadcasters are based in London, and the vast majority of television production companies choose to be located close to their clients and studios, and to be central to the UK's main population centre, which supplies actors, extras and technical staff.
The historical development of this industry, and the television broadcasting industry, in London has greatly driven the high geographic concentration level for several decades, although this has peaked in recent years... purchase to read more