' What the independent TV industry really wants is a chance to get access to our own airwaves.'
(CANADA)
' We're not asking for a major share but for the occasional time on the networks.' (USA) 'At the moment the only way an independent can survive is to get money internationally.' (BRITAIN) Around the world independent television producers are challenging the major networks to allow their work to be seen by the viewing public. Who are the independents? What do they have to offer? What do the networks have to say to them? While Britain debates the future use of its vacant fourth channel Anthony Smith looks at the international rising of the independents.
Producer MARYSE ADDISON