UK TV Drama Funding Crisis: ITV and BBC Unable to Produce Ambitious Series Like Adolescence
2025-03-22
Yahoo News Australia
The critically acclaimed four-part limited series Adolescence, directed by the renowned Wolf Hall director, has been made possible in Pontefract, West Yorkshire, thanks to the support of Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer. This backing highlights the importance of government funding for British television productions, allowing for the creation of high-quality, ambitious series that showcase the country's rich talent and storytelling capabilities, including period drama and historical fiction. With the UK's broadcasting landscape evolving, such funding is crucial for the survival of homegrown productions.
