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Diversity in TV Production

Improving diversity in TV Production in South Wales by recruiting a workforce more reflective of our society. 

What is Diversity in TV Production?

This project aims to improve diversity in TV production in South Wales by recruiting a workforce more reflective of our society with a focus on class, race, and disability. 

Channel 4 is: 

  • Working with talent in Wales to challenge and improve their ways of working 
  • Investing in skills and training opportunities for Welsh talent around building a more accessible and inclusive sector
  • Commissioning innovative new content which represents the people and stories of Wales.  

Inclusion Accelerator Project with Gritty Talent 

In 2024, Channel 4 (and BBC Cymru Wales) supported Gritty Talent and the University of South Wales for the Inclusion Accelerator Project. The programme led inclusive leadership training for Welsh-based screen businesses to super charge their diversity and inclusion activities. 

Cymru Broadcast Centre – streaming live from Cardiff during the Paralympic games 

In conjunction with the Paralympics 2024, Channel 4 and Media Cymru supported production company Whisper to create an inclusive and sustainable remote production facility in Cardiff. Channel 4 streamed more than 1,300 hours of Paralympics live content from the new Cymru Broadcast Centre.  

Media Cymru and Channel 4 co-funded the research and development (R&D) around accessibility in live production with The Ability People – with the hope of acting as a case study for other technical facilities to use as best practice and share learnings. 

Explore Diversity in TV Production

Diversity in TV Production

September 2024: “Having an accessible remote production facility will open up opportunities for disabled people in Wales and beyond…”

Interview with Pete Andrews, Head of Sport at Channel 4. Whisper’s brand new Cymru Broadcast Centre is now operating and streaming live from Cardiff during the Paralympic Games.

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