Early days of the 'indies'

The sociological and political context of independent production at that time - pre-internet - the evolution of a young and new way of programme making.

Channel 4 and the Indies

The early pioneering days were far from golden and no one was going to get rich, indeed most 'indies' struggled to survive and many didn't.

The Indies >

From Our Scrapbook

Ephemera from the archive including memorabilia and front covers which focus more on the productions rather than front of camera.

Memorabilia >

Trade-press and more

Short extracts mainly from interviews by the trade-press to offer insight into the emerging independent sector within the television industry.

Press Clippings >

Broadcast

Ex-head of now defunct Southern Television, Bryan Izzard, has teamed up with dancer and choreographer, Neil Anthony, to form Bright Thoughts, a production company which will concentrate on entertainment, the first fruit of their partnership is a pair of one man shows - 'Here's a Funny Thing' starring John Bardon, on the life and work of Max Miller, and 'Macready' starring Frank Barrie as the famous 19th century actor.
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Whilst this Channel 4 production has brought the two together, both will continue to pursue their respective careers ...

Broadcast, 12 April 1982

About Bright Thoughts

Neil Anthony

Programme Makers