Broadcast: Talking TV

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Get behind the TV industry headlines with news, analysis and interviews from the team at Broadcast. Each week Broadcast’s journalists are joined by creatives, experts and on-screen stars to unpick the week’s top stories and behind-the-scenes happenings from the world of telly. Talking TV offers unbeatable insight into the key challenges facing the industry, as well as celebrating the brilliance and creativity of those who work in it. Stay up-to-date and connected with Talking TV, brought to you by Broadcast, the essential source for business info. Find out more at broadcastnow.co.uk. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  1. 1d ago

    Pride special: LGBTQ+ representation on TV

    Twofour’s chief executive officer David Brindley and journalist, broadcaster and TV critic Scott Bryan join the podcast this week for a special episode marking Pride month. Coinciding with the launch of the final series of BBC3’s I Kissed a Girl, a revolutionary dating series that centres on a gay kiss, Brindley unpacks the origins of the format as well as the reaction to the news of its cancellation. Meanwhile, Scott Bryan discusses his upcoming book Out Now, part memoir, part nostalgic exploration of queer representation on television from the 1990s to today. In the news this week, Ellie Kahn joins host Heather Fallon to unpack the major BBC cuts set to impact content, nations and news teams and what it means for the broadcaster as well as the TV Festival’s move to Greater Manchester. For more on the stories mentioned this week, check out Broadcastnow.co.uk. I Kissed a Girl series 2 is available now on BBC iPlayer: https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m001z1lz Scott Bryan’s upcoming book Out Now is available for pre-order here: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Out-Now-Scott-Bryan/dp/1785128507   In the news this week: BBC to cut £80m spend and 550 jobs from Content, Nations and News https://www.broadcastnow.co.uk/bbc/bbc-to-cut-80m-spend-and-550-jobs-from-content-nations-and-news/5217753.article BBC cuts: how the job losses will be split between Content, News and Nations https://www.broadcastnow.co.uk/bbc/bbc-cuts-how-the-job-losses-will-be-split-between-content-news-and-nations/5217780.article Kate Phillips sets out 15% reduction in development spend https://www.broadcastnow.co.uk/bbc/kate-phillips-sets-out-15-reduction-in-development-spend/5217791.article Greater Manchester wins bid for TV Festival https://www.broadcastnow.co.uk/news/greater-manchester-wins-bid-for-edinburgh-tv-festival/5217915.article Recommended reads: Phil Edgar Jones Lifts the lid on Sky’s entertainment revolution https://www.broadcastnow.co.uk/sky/phil-edgar-jones-lifts-lid-on-skys-entertainment-revolution/5217895.article Michael Grade lobs terms of trade grenade https://www.broadcastnow.co.uk/features/michael-grade-lobs-terms-of-trade-grenade/5217950.article Five key takeaways from the first Freelancer Fest https://www.broadcastnow.co.uk/freelancers/five-takeaways-from-the-first-freelancer-fest/5217769.article Stay connected at broadcastnow.co.uk. Produced by Rebecca Cooney and Heather Fallon at Broadcast. With production support from Daisy Kyakulagira and Ollie Peart at Rethink Audio. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    45 min
  2. Are microdramas the next big scripted trend?

    Jun 18

    Are microdramas the next big scripted trend?

    This week, Broadcast delves into the burgeoning world of microdramas. With some forecasts predicting that these one-minute long episode dramas could generate global revenues of $14bn this year, should scripted companies look to invest? Rebecca Cooney speaks to Banijay Entertainment’s chief business officer Frédéric Balmary and Broadcast’s own Rich Middleton to examine whether micro dramas are a passing fad or the next drama gold mine. Later on, we hear from members of the documentary community on the key challenges facing factual, and their all-time favourite documentaries, as senior reporter Ellie Kahn attends Sheffield Doc Fest. In the news this week, Rebecca Cooney and Ellie Kahn discuss the cancellation of the Doctor Who Christmas special and what lies ahead as it goes out to tender as well as what the upcoming social media ban will mean for digital platforms. For more on the stories mentioned this week, go to broadcastnow.co.uk.  Doctor Who goes out to tender - https://www.broadcastnow.co.uk/bbc/bbc-to-put-doctor-who-out-to-tender-amid-christmas-special-cancellation/5217558.article UK to ban social media for under-16s https://www.broadcastnow.co.uk/news/uk-to-ban-social-media-for-under-16s/5217661.article What other indies want to know about Studio Lambert https://www.broadcastnow.co.uk/features/studio-lambert-what-other-indies-want-to-know-about-the-format-powerhouse/5217664.article   Stay connected at broadcastnow.co.uk. Produced by Rebecca Cooney and Heather Fallon at Broadcast. With production support from Daisy Kyakulagira and Ollie Peart at Rethink Audio. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    45 min
  3. Focus on factual - Norma Percy on Brexit: A Very British Civil War

    Jun 11

    Focus on factual - Norma Percy on Brexit: A Very British Civil War

    Documentary legend Norma Percy makes her podcasting debut to talk about her latest project Brexit: A Very British Civil War, as well as sharing her interview tips and explaining more about her Grierson Trust fund to support factual filmmakers. Later in the show, we share the highlights from a webinar run by Broadcast's sister platform Broadcast Intelligence, in which Channel 4's head of news and current affairs Louisa Compton, and Hardcash Productions' creative director Esella Hawkey chat to BI editor Alice Redman about working on the 2023 Dispatches exposé Russell Brand: In Plain Sight and why current affairs content should be more fun. And in the news round-up, BBC correspondent Ellie Kahn joins this week's hosts Rebecca Cooney and John Elmes to discuss the appointment of Rhodri Talfan Davies as the corporation's deputy director general. For more on the stories mentioned this week, check out Broadcastnow.co.uk Analysis on the role of chief content officer at Channel 4: https://www.broadcastnow.co.uk/channel-4/channel-4s-next-content-boss-the-role-in-the-spotlight/5216030.article https://www.broadcastnow.co.uk/features/10-shows-that-defined-channel-4s-ian-katz-era/5216032.article Rhodri Talfan Davies' appointment as deputy DG: https://www.broadcastnow.co.uk/bbc/rhodri-talfan-davies-appointed-deputy-dg/5217534.article Rhodri Talfan Davies speaking at the Enders TMT Leaders Live conference: https://www.broadcastnow.co.uk/bbc/bbc-nations-chief-were-an-organisation-that-is-winning/5217406.article Lisa Nandy's comments at SXSW: https://www.broadcastnow.co.uk/production-and-post/lisa-nandy-admits-government-got-it-wrong-on-ai-copyright/5217336.article Norma's Grierson Trust fund: https://www.broadcastnow.co.uk/indies/norma-percy-and-grierson-trust-unveil-documentary-fund/5216569.article The full interview with Louisa and Esella is available to Broadcast Intelligence members Find out more about Broadcast Intelligence here: https://www.broadcastintel.com/?utm_source=referral&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=BDCPOD And book your free demo of the platform here:https://commissionerindex.youcanbook.me/?SOURCE=BDCPOD Stay connected at broadcastnow.co.uk. Produced by Rebecca Cooney and Heather Fallon at Broadcast. With production support from Daisy Kyakulagira and Ollie Peart at Rethink Audio. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    41 min
  4. Inside Disney’s Rivals with Katherine Parkinson, Eliza Mellor and Laura Wade

    Jun 4

    Inside Disney’s Rivals with Katherine Parkinson, Eliza Mellor and Laura Wade

    Rivals star Katherine Parkinson, writer Laura Wade and series producer Eliza Mellor join the Broadcast team to talk about Disney+ and Happy Prince's hit show. As the second series races towards its mid-series finale, Laura and Eliza Mellor break down the joys and challenges of making Rivals as well as dropping a few easter eggs for TV lovers. Later on, Katherine chats to hosts Heather Fallon and Rebecca Cooney about playing Lizzie Vereker, those awkward intimacy scenes and why Britain needs more sitcoms. Plus there's a round up of some of the week's most intriguing news stories. For more on the stories mentioned this week, check out Broadcastnow.co.uk: Jon Petrie heads to Hat Trick - https://www.broadcastnow.co.uk/bbc/jon-petrie-to-swap-bbc-for-hat-trick/5217294.article Love Productions shakes up the top team - https://www.broadcastnow.co.uk/indies/love-appoints-hello-sunshine-exec-as-creative-chief/5217309.article Lenny Henry’s warning about the media ‘stepping back’ from diversity conversations - https://www.broadcastnow.co.uk/home/lenny-henry-warns-media-about-stepping-back-from-diversity-conversations/5217288.article Amelia Brown profile - https://www.broadcastnow.co.uk/features/amelia-brown-interview-we-need-to-shout-about-how-brilliant-we-are/5217247.article   More Rivals content - https://www.broadcastnow.co.uk/features/were-not-like-corinium-how-rivals-transformed-happy-prince/5217228.article Stay connected at broadcastnow.co.uk. Produced by Rebecca Cooney and Heather Fallon at Broadcast. With production support from Daisy Kyakulagira and Ollie Peart at Rethink Audio. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    46 min
  5. New BBC DG, new challenges: what should Matt Brittin's priorities be?

    May 28

    New BBC DG, new challenges: what should Matt Brittin's priorities be?

    Welcome to the rebooted Broadcast podcast, where each week the team will bring you analysis, interviews and commentary exploring the week’s top stories and behind-the-scenes happenings from the world of telly. Matt Brittin became director general of the BBC last week. Where should he start? Broadcast’s editor-in-chief, Chris Curtis and BBC correspondent Ellie Kahn join the show to sift through the things that are likely to be in his in-tray, including: finding a deputy, restoring trust in the corporation and chatting to the government about how it’s going to be funded.  Elsewhere, hosts Heather Fallon and Rebecca Cooney discuss MAFS UK and rumours that Channel 4 is in discussions to interview the disgraced news reader Huw Edwards. They also look back on the first series of SNL UK - were the naysayers right? Or did the show rise above the pessimistic predictions to give comedy a much-needed shot in the arm? SNL UK cast member Hammed Animashaun weighs in with his views. For more on Matt Brittin, check out Chris's leader here, Ellie's analysis on his appointment here, and her deep dive into how the BBC might be funded here. Stay up-to-date and connected with Talking TV, brought to you by Broadcast, the essential source for business info. Find out more at https://www.broadcastnow.co.uk Stay connected at broadcastnow.co.uk. Produced by Rebecca Cooney and Heather Fallon at Broadcast. With production support from Daisy Kyakulagira and Ollie Peart at Rethink Audio. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    37 min
  6. Talking TV #101: How The Big Breakfast Was Made

    09/27/2017

    Talking TV #101: How The Big Breakfast Was Made

    This week, Talking TV is heading to Lock Keeper’s cottages as we celebrate the 25th anniversary of The Big Breakfast, which launched on 28 September 1992. Creator Charlie Parsons and producers Duncan Gray, Lisa Clark and Paul Sandler join us in Maple Street Studios to discuss how a company that made anarchic Friday night entertainment format The Word started making ten hours of breakfast telly a week on Channel 4. The group discuss how they pulled it off, the production process and explain the relationship with stars including Chris Evans, Gaby Roslin and Paula Yates as well as some of the craziest stories behind the show. 2eb7d5a147e5bb667223570078ec69f2fe68093a  Stay connected at broadcastnow.co.uk. Produced by Rebecca Cooney and Heather Fallon at Broadcast. With production support from Daisy Kyakulagira and Ollie Peart at Rethink Audio. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    41 min
  7. Talking TV #100: Edinburgh International Television Festival 2017

    08/27/2017

    Talking TV #100: Edinburgh International Television Festival 2017

    Broadcast’s Peter White is joined by Jane Millichip, Karen Smith and Stephen Lambert to talk about Jon Snow's emotional MacTaggart as well as all of the other major stories and issues to emerge at the Edinburgh International TV Festival.Stay connected at broadcastnow.co.uk. Produced by Rebecca Cooney and Heather Fallon at Broadcast. With production support from Daisy Kyakulagira and Ollie Peart at Rethink Audio. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    35 min
  8. BONUS: Broadcast Digital Awards 2017

    07/07/2017

    BONUS: Broadcast Digital Awards 2017

    A special edition of Broadcast's Talking TV - speaking to many of the winners of the Broadcast Digital Awards 2017 including the creators of BBC3's Murder in Successville and American High School.Stay connected at broadcastnow.co.uk. Produced by Rebecca Cooney and Heather Fallon at Broadcast. With production support from Daisy Kyakulagira and Ollie Peart at Rethink Audio. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    28 min
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Get behind the TV industry headlines with news, analysis and interviews from the team at Broadcast. Each week Broadcast’s journalists are joined by creatives, experts and on-screen stars to unpick the week’s top stories and behind-the-scenes happenings from the world of telly. Talking TV offers unbeatable insight into the key challenges facing the industry, as well as celebrating the brilliance and creativity of those who work in it. Stay up-to-date and connected with Talking TV, brought to you by Broadcast, the essential source for business info. Find out more at broadcastnow.co.uk. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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  • Creator
    Broadcast
  • Years Active
    2013 - 2026
  • Episodes
    120
  • Rating
    Clean
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