Blog posts by year and monthAugust 2014
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21 Up New Generation: It's like my extended family
'He introduced me to one of his best mates as his "second mum."' How filming every seven years for BBC One's documentary series builds long-term relationships with contributors.
Match Of The Day At 50: My iconic theme even has a banjo
'It had to be able to stir one’s feelings, make one feel happy, and most importantly it had to sound fresh every time one heard it played.' Composer Barry Stoller explains how the theme for BBC One's Match of the Day was recorded in his basement.
Siblings: Relationships we love to hate
Watch clips of well-loved brother and sister relationships in BBC comedy series from the last 30 years, to mark the start of BBC Three's new sitcom about the worst siblings in the world.
Great War Diaries: Turning diaries into compelling drama
'I loved the idea of showing history as a kind of chaos or confusion.’ Director and screenwriter Jan Peter tells how the diaries of ordinary people helped to bring World War One to life, for BBC Two's factual drama series Great War Diaries.
