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China: The Sleeping Giant ?
This newsletter is proudly non-political so let’s leave any pre-conceived ideas about which parts of the world are ‘good’ and which are ‘bad’.
May 12, 2025
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Sprezzatura: The Art of Making TV
It’s said the only reason anyone paints a picture is the uncertainty of whether it can be achieved or not - if a perfect painting was a guaranteed…
Mar 24, 2025
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Asif Zubairy
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Feeling Dizi ?
For Middle Eastern broadcasters, the holy month of Ramadan (this year in March) meant Turkish drama underpinned much of their schedules.
Feb 10, 2025
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Asif Zubairy
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Money Too Tight To Mention ?
In tough times, TV audiences want something that entertains them and makes them forget - even for a short while - the reality of life with its health…
Dec 4, 2024
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Asif Zubairy
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Don't Panic: Here Come The Flying Producers !
There are philosophical existential questions like: why is the western alphabet in the order it is ?
Oct 28, 2024
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Asif Zubairy
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Dessert in Cannes
TRIGGER WARNING: The first paragraph of this essay may be disturbing to those of a culinarily sensitive nature…
Sep 20, 2024
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Asif Zubairy
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Thinking Inside The Box
In an enviable nod to recycling, Sheffield band Living In A Box had a hit in 1987 with their song ‘Living In A Box’ from their album, er, Living In A…
Sep 5, 2024
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Asif Zubairy
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Hello !
First post in an (initially monthly but hopefully more regular) international TV industry newsletter about funny/unusual formats and programming.
Aug 1, 2024
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