For media students taking courses in television production or those wanting to work in television, this book will be an invaluable companion. It concentrates on demonstrating how to realise ideas and turn them into desirable, industry-standard productions on a low budget. It covers everything from how to research a factual programme to script writing, signing up an actor, budgeting and finding suitable locations for an action drama. It includes sample release forms, treatments, storyboard and budgets as well as all the essential tips and information needed to set up, shoot and edit an interview, or to cast, light, direct and postproduce a modern drama. Written by a successful TV producer, this book covers the complete production process, and equips you to make programmes of interest to broadcasters and digital channel companies.