Lunch with BBC Three: Channel of the year 2020
Controller Fiona Campbell discusses how BBC Three delivers innovative programmes for young audiences whilst commissioning editors and independent producers reveal the nuts and bolts of finding talent and moulding new ideas.
Chaired by Babita Sharma, BBC News Presenter and Journalist.
Keynote: Channel of the Year 2020
Controller Fiona Campbell explains how BBC Three delivers innovative new formats and thought-provoking programmes, which have succeeded in attracting hard-to-reach young audiences to the BBC.
Panel: How does BBC Three find new talent?
One of BBC Three’s big successes is how it works with independent producers to develop new formats. Commissioning editors and independent producers from hits such as RuPaul’s Drag Race, The Rap Game and Glow Up reveal the nuts and bolts of finding talent, moulding new ideas and how to attract young under-served audiences to their programmes.
Ruby Kuraishe: Commissioning editor, Entertainment – RuPaul’s Drag Race UK
Emily Smith: Commissioning editor, Documentaries – Glow Up: Britain's Next Make Up Star
Ricky Cooper: Commissioning editor, Popular Factual & Entertainment - The Rap Game UK
Melissa Brown: Executive producer, Wall to Wall Television
Cam de la Huerta: Executive producer, Naked - The Rap Game UK
Natalie Rose: Head of Features, Naked - Executive producer, The Rap Game UK