In conversation with the team behind Sky Arts: Bringing Arts & Culture to the Screen

In September 2020, Sky Arts became free to air resulting in a 180% audience increase. Over the past year Freeview viewers of the channel have embraced the opportunity to watch Sky Arts and they now account for 62% of viewing to the channel. Joining us in conversation is Phil Edgar-Jones, Director of Sky Arts & Entertainment, Vanessa Woodard, Head of Partnerships, Sky Arts and Barbara Lee, Commissioning Editor – Entertainment with host, Elizabeth Day.

They’ll talk about the principles of Sky Arts, what the team did in response to the pandemic and specifically how they adapted to bring performances to screen when theatres and music venues were closed, using examples such as turning National Theatre productions Death of England: Face to Face and Romeo & Juliet from live in-person theatre productions into single dramas adapted for television. They’ll also share insights into how the team are working to aid cultural…