Royal Television Society

“The beginners and winners dinner.”   What makes the Patrons’ Dinner such a special night in the RTS calendar, beyond giving us the chance to award our prestigious Fellowships, is that we also get to welcome our new Bursary scholars while thanking our Patrons for their continued support.   It’s this blend of talent and experience that inspired Tobyn Andreae, Head of Communications for our Royal Patron, His Majesty the King, to brand the occasion as TV’s “beginners and winners dinner”. It was wonderful to hear speeches from scholars Kwadwo Bonna Addo and Jess Kelly, and to see so many scholars networking with leading figures in the industry and their peers, making key contacts for their future careers in television.   We’d also like to thank our Bursary Scheme Ambassador AJ Odudu, who rushed over from the Big Brother house to meet our scholars in person!   #RTSBursaries #television #bursaryscheme

Last night, we awarded six exceptional TV practitioners with RTS Fellowships, and announced a number of new appointments to our Board and Chairs for our Awards and Committees. We presented the Fellowships, which honour industry leaders who have made outstanding and long-lasting contributions to UK television, during our annual Patrons' Dinner at the suitably grand One Great George Street in Westminster. Our illustrious new Fellows include: - Philip Edgar-Jones OBE, Executive Director of Unscripted at Sky TV - Patrick Holland, CEO and Executive Chair, Banijay UK - Gwyneth Hughes, Director and Writer - Ade Rawcliffe, Group Director of Diversity and Inclusion, ITV - Rosie Jones, Comedian, Writer, and Actor - Stephen Merchant, Comedian, Actor, Writer, and Director We were also delighted to welcome Tim Hincks, Co-CEO of EXPECTATION ENTERTAINMENT to the RTS’ Board of Trustees, and Sarah Booth, Director of Communications at Banijay UK, as Chair of the National Events Committee. Managing Director of ITV Studios Daytime, Emma Gormley, is the new Chair of the RTS Craft & Design Awards, and Dr. Joanna Abeyie MBE CC, founder and CEO of Blue Moon & Partners, has come on board as Chair of the Inclusion Committee. Kat Hebden, Head of Development at Lifted Entertainment, is the new Chair of the RTS Futures Committee. Read more: https://lnkd.in/eNiTFAZa

We are delighted to announce the nominations for the RTS Craft & Design Awards 2024. Across 29 hotly contested categories, including the brand-new Multicamera Work – Sport category, the awards celebrate the vast variety of skills and processes involved in broadcast television. See the full list here: https://lnkd.in/e5here_K

We’re delighted to welcome our new RTS Bursary Scholars to the 2024 schemes. This year marks 10 years since the bursary schemes were launched, which aim to widen participation in, and access to, the media industry by supporting talented students from low-income backgrounds who are pursuing careers in television, film or related media industries.   We offer three core schemes – the TV Production and Journalism Bursary, the Digital Innovation Bursary and the Steve Hewlett Scholarship.   Each recipient will receive financial support, a professional industry mentor, free RTS membership and the opportunity to access the recently-launched RTS Mini MBA upon their graduation.   Thank you to All3Media, Apple TV +, the Steve Hewlett Memorial Fund, Hartswood Films and STV Group plc for your continued support. STV selected four TVPJ recipients and one DI bursary recipient for 2024, and they will receive financial support, an STV mentor and work experience.   Find out more about our schemes and eligibility for 2025 here: https://lnkd.in/eXapVdbY

Join us for an exclusive evening with acclaimed British film and television producer Andy Harries on Wednesday 4 December at the Cavendish Conference Centre, London. As the executive producer of The Crown and co-founder of Left Bank Pictures Ltd., Harries has shaped some of the most iconic British television over the past three decades. In this year’s RTS London Christmas Lecture, Harries will explore the creative process behind award-winning series like Wallander, The Queen and The Crown. Through personal anecdotes from his illustrious career, Harries will share insights into collaborating with actors and directors and the challenges of bringing real-life stories to the screen. Book your place for this unmissable event: https://lnkd.in/ezWsRDQ8 #AndyHarries #LeftBankPictures #TheCrown

Are you a student who wants to work in journalism, drama, factual or development? Don't miss the RTS Student Masterclasses on Thursday 7 November at Kings Place, London. This one-day event is an incredible opportunity for aspiring TV talent - and is completely free for students!   Gain valuable insights from our inspiring industry professionals as they share their knowledge and expertise on their crafts:   🎬 Drama: RTS award-winning director Jordan Hogg will offer a masterclass on directing drama, reflecting on some of his impactful shows such as Ralph & Katie, Screw and Ackley Bridge   💡 Development: Hear from Development Executives Dorsa Nam and Dan Omnes, both former Broadcast Hot Shots, as they reveal everything you need to know about TV development   🗒️ Journalism: Ria Chatterjee, Channel 4 News reporter, will share her experience in journalism, reflecting on her career covering social affairs   🎥 Factual: Discover the secrets behind long-running factual shows like Grand Designs from Camilla Lewis, Co-Founder of Curve Media Limited   Don’t miss out on your chance to hear from some of the best in the industry and ask your burning career questions: https://lnkd.in/dF35F4B2   #RTSStudent #studentevents #television #journalism

Our CEO Theresa Wise MBE was interviewed by IBC365 about the new RTS Mini MBA in Television and Streaming Media. Read the interview here: https://lnkd.in/e9cDtSDa IBC - International Broadcasting Convention #RTSMiniMBA #RTSAcademy

Don’t miss our panel event on the next generation of sports fans and the shifting dynamics of sports entertainment on Tuesday 19 November at The British Museum in London. With a special focus on the Paris 2024 Olympics, our experts will delve into how broadcasters are revolutionising the fan experience and examine the new trends shaping the future of sports viewing. Panel: • Joshua Barnett - Managing Director, After Party Studios • Scott Young - Group Senior Vice President, Content, Production and Business Operations, Warner Bros. Discovery Sports, Europe Our panel will discuss how broadcasters and rights holders are evolving to engage younger audiences across multiple platforms, and how Paris 2024 pushed boundaries in broadcasting and fan engagement through technology and innovation. Book your place here: https://lnkd.in/ermDYjNB #olympics #sportsbroadcasting #sports

“If you’re any good at all, you will run into trouble. In fact, you must almost court it because that’s the way to forge new ideas and challenge established ideas.” Pioneering arts presenter Joan Bakewell inspired us all with this year’s Steve Hewlett Memorial Lecture, in which she looked back on her 60-plus years of “courting trouble” in broadcasting, culture and politics. Joan also let us in on her interviewing technique and who she most liked – and disliked – interviewing. Watch the session in full: https://lnkd.in/efMFFgDk #broadcasting #tvjobs #arts #joanbakewell #interviewing 

Read the new issue of Television magazine to find out all the key insights from last month's RTS London Convention. The cover features headliner David Beckham, who stopped by the Convention to talk television – and honey – as his content company, Studio 99, goes from strength to strength. Also inside, the likes of Shonda Rhimes and David Tennant offer their thoughts on what gives Britain its creative edge, Steven Knight discusses his new Birmingham studio and Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy talks tough on the duty of broadcasters and producers to reflect our entire national story. Read here: https://lnkd.in/g6mjPSTf