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“That business aspect of the media, that Charlotte Street world, the advertising and programme executives, it leaves me absolutely cold. I'm supposed to be the director of a television company, but I've only ever seen that company as a vehicle for making the kind of programmes we wanted to make…” quote by Rory Bremner
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“That business aspect of the media, that Charlotte Street world, the advertising and programme executives, it leaves me absolutely cold. I'm supposed to be the director of a television company, but I've only ever seen that company as a vehicle for making the kind of programmes we wanted to make, getting our ideas on the screen.”

Rory Bremner

About This Quote

Source Interview: Unknown (media commentary)

Critique of media executives treating TV as a commercial vehicle rather than an artistic platform.

In simple terms: Media often prioritizes profit over creative vision.

Key Takeaway

Advocate for creative control in media projects.

Themes

media creativity commercialism

Mood

critical reflective

Type

industry philosophical

When to use this quote

  • television production
  • executive decision‑making
  • content creation

Key Concepts

artistic integrity industry pressure

Questions to Reflect On

  • What compromises can preserve art while meeting budgets?
  • How can creators influence executive priorities?
A Different Perspective

Balancing art and profit is complex.

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