Talking TV #21: Hinterland and C5 sale

Published: May 9, 2014, 8:26 a.m.

b'The latest edition of Talking TV features an interview with Hinterland creator Ed Thomas and looks back on a week of big business in UK broadcasting.\\n\\nJoining host Jake Kanter at Maple Street Studios is Broadcast columnist Steven D Wright and Peter White, the magazine\\u2019s international editor. \\n\\nThey discuss the potential pitfalls for producers following Viacom\\u2019s acquisition of Channel 5 last week. White also provides an insight on doing business in China and explains the significance behind ITV\\u2019s \\xa3212m deal for US indie Leftfield Entertainment Group.\\n\\nEd Thomas then stops by to reveal the challenges behind producing Hinterland in two languages and the benefits of having Netflix on board. He also details plans for the second series of the Welsh crime drama.\\n\\nPlus, discover why you might be offended by Dave\\u2019s new commission 24 Hours to Go Broke. There\\u2019s also a preview of BBC2\\u2019s Welcome to Rio.'