59. From rejection to £100m deals: The Netflix pitch that changed British TV | Andy Harries OBE

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Building a career in television is one thing, but what does it really take to produce global hits like The Crown and Outlander while building and scaling a production empire?In this episode of 'All About Business,' James speaks with Andy Harries, co-founder and CEO of Left Bank Pictures. Together they discuss Andy's 50-year journey from a promotion scriptwriter at Granada Television, to launching his own company, selling it to Sony, and navigating the streaming revolution.Andy explains how being rejected at 26 became the fuel for his ambition, how his early documentary work took him around the world, and what he learned directing cultural icons including the Sex Pistols, Malcolm McLaren, and Truman Capote. The conversation dives into the business of creativity, including the high stakes Netflix pitch that led to a 100 million pound deal for The Crown, what global streamers look for when backing premium drama, and how British television has scaled to a global audience.Andy also reflects on his transition into an executive chairman role, mentoring the next generation of talent, and why protecting British creativity and a strong BBC matters more than ever.Timestamps02:26 Journey through Granada06:02 Transition to comedy and drama09:34 The Queen and Prime Suspect12:47 Founding Left Bank Pictures39:35 Reaching out to Ken Braner50:17 The Crown and Netflix partnership01:04:35 Transitioning roles and future projectsFollow James Reed on LinkedInFind out more about Left Bank Picture and Andy HarrisAll About Business is brought to you by Reed Global. Learn more HERE This podcast was co-produced by Reed Global and Flamingo Media. If you’d like to create a chart-topping podcast to elevate your brand, visit Flamingo-media.co.uk

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