The TV Festival Podcast

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The TV Festival Podcast

Get behind-the-scenes access to some of the biggest names in TV with these exclusive interviews, masterclasses and keynotes, recorded at The TV Festival. The Edinburgh TV Festival brought to you by Screen Scotland, is the UK’s foremost television event, bringing together leading industry figures and a diverse range of delegates to celebrate and dissect the world of global television production. The Festival is also a charity, working year-round to support new and emerging talent. #EdTVFest For more information, go to: www.thetvfestival.com

  1. 03/07/2024

    Alice Oseman and the Heartstopper cast on adaptation, inclusivity and the queer gaze

    Heartstopper creator Alice Oseman shares the unique adaptation process from graphic novel to Netflix series, alongside cast members Corinna Brown (Tara) and Kizzy Edgell (Darcy). Learn about the meticulous casting process, character development, and the hidden details in some of the series’ pivotal scenes. The team reflects on their experiences, the unexpected success of the show, and the importance of LGBTQ+ representation, both on and offscreen. And find out why Olivia Colman always had a queue outside of her trailer during filming… Heartstopper: Masterclass was recorded at the Edinburgh TV Festival in August 2022. The speakers are Alice Oseman, Writer; Patrick Walters, Executive Producer; Corinna Brown, Actor; Kizzy Edgell, Actor. The host is Scott Bryan. [All job titles correct at time of Festival] The Edinburgh TV Festival brought to you by Screen Scotland, is the UK’s foremost television event, bringing together leading industry figures and a diverse range of delegates to celebrate and dissect the world of global television production. The Festival is also a charity, working year-round to support new and emerging talent. #EdTVFest For more information, go to: www.thetvfestival.com

    52 min

  2. 26/06/2024

    Jesse Armstrong on satire, risk and the origins of Succession

    Peep Show, Fresh Meat, The Thick Of It, Succession... Jesse Armstrong is the writer behind some of the most iconic television in history.  In conversation with Guardian journalist Marina Hyde, he reflects on his career so far and the current state of the TV industry on both sides of the Atlantic. As well as taking us behind the scenes on the creation of Succession, Jesse and Marina discuss writers' rooms, Britishness in comedy writing and how much of Peep Show came from his and Sam Bain’s actual lives. Jesse Armstrong in Conversation with Marina Hyde was recorded at the Edinburgh TV Festival in August 2023. The Edinburgh TV Festival brought to you by Screen Scotland, is the UK’s foremost television event, bringing together leading industry figures and a diverse range of delegates to celebrate and dissect the world of global television production. The Festival is also a charity, working year-round to support new and emerging talent. #EdTVFest For more information, go to: www.thetvfestival.com

    54 min

  3. 19/06/2024

    Tan France in Conversation with We Are Lady Parts

    Queer Eye’s Tan France speaks to the cast and creative team behind Channel 4 & Peacock comedy We Are Lady Parts. Creator Nida Manzoor discusses balancing truthful storytelling and representation with maintaining mainstream appeal. Castmembers Sarah Kameela Impey (Saira) and Faith Omole (Bisma) share their experiences of auditioning and filming during the pandemic, as well as the challenges of learning to play their instruments convincingly as members of the all-female Muslim punk band at the heart of the show. Tan France in Conversation with We Are Lady Parts was recorded at the virtual Edinburgh TV Festival in August 2021. The speakers Tan France, Broadcaster; Nida Manzoor, Creator, Writer & Director; Sarah Kameela Impey, Actress; Faith Omole, Actress;  Surian Fletcher-Jones, Executive Producer & Head of Drama at Working Title Television. [All job titles correct at time of Festival] The Edinburgh TV Festival brought to you by Screen Scotland, is the UK’s foremost television event, bringing together leading industry figures and a diverse range of delegates to celebrate and dissect the world of global television production. The Festival is also a charity, working year-round to support new and emerging talent. #EdTVFest For more information, go to: www.thetvfestival.com

    39 min

  4. 12/06/2024

    Sally Wainwright on writing habits, maintaining success and being a showrunner

    Writer, director and producer Sally Wainwright unpicks her creative process and the art of drama writing and TV production. From her start on Coronation Street through to the explosive finale of Happy Valley, Sally talks to broadcaster Adrian Chiles about her three decades in the business. And following on from the global success of Gentleman Jack, discover which historical figure Sally would love to write about next… Sally Wainwright in Conversation with Adrian Chiles was recorded at the Edinburgh TV Festival in August 2023. The Edinburgh TV Festival brought to you by Screen Scotland, is the UK’s foremost television event, bringing together leading industry figures and a diverse range of delegates to celebrate and dissect the world of global television production. The Festival is also a charity, working year-round to support new and emerging talent. #EdTVFest For more information, go to: www.thetvfestival.com

    53 min

  5. 05/06/2024

    Steve Coogan and Baby Cow on This Time and thirty years of Alan Partridge

    A behind-the-scenes look at the iconic Alan Partridge and the art of crafting comedic brilliance. From Knowing Me, Knowing You and I’m Alan Partridge to Mid-Morning Matters and This Time with Alan Partridge, discover how Steve Coogan and the team at Baby Cow Productions have made Alan one of the UK’s most enduring comic creations. Gain valuable perspectives on comedy writing, character development, and the power of humour in addressing challenging topics like Black Lives Matter and #MeToo.  Masterclass: This Time With Alan Partridge was recorded at the virtual Edinburgh TV Festival in August 2021. The speakers are Steve Coogan, Actor; Rob Gibbons, Writer; Sarah Monteith, Chief Executive Officer, Baby Cow. The host is Charlene White. [All job titles correct at time of Festival] The Edinburgh TV Festival brought to you by Screen Scotland, is the UK’s foremost television event, bringing together leading industry figures and a diverse range of delegates to celebrate and dissect the world of global television production. The Festival is also a charity, working year-round to support new and emerging talent. #EdTVFest For more information, go to: www.thetvfestival.com

    30 min

  6. 29/05/2024

    Brian Cox on Scottish humour, class inequality and Logan Roy’s birthplace

    Expect swearing, stories and secrets from Succession as acting legend Brian Cox speaks to MSP Angus Robertson. From his start in rep theatre in Dundee to playing fearsome patriarch Logan Roy, via the production of his documentary Brian Cox: How The Other Half Live, Brian looks back over his career so far, and reflects on the Scottish stage and screen industries that have helped to shape him as a performer and human being. In Conversation with Brian Cox was recorded at the Edinburgh TV Festival in August 2022.  The Edinburgh TV Festival brought to you by Screen Scotland, is the UK’s foremost television event, bringing together leading industry figures and a diverse range of delegates to celebrate and dissect the world of global television production. The Festival is also a charity, working year-round to support new and emerging talent. #EdTVFest For more information, go to: www.thetvfestival.com

    53 min

  7. 22/05/2024

    Greta Thunberg and Jo Nesbo on the climate crisis, storytelling and media responsibility

    World-renowned climate activist Greta Thunberg and bestselling crime author Jo Nesbo discuss the transformative power of storytelling in mobilizing collective action and reshaping hope for a sustainable future. Alongside host Navdip Dhariwal, the pair explore the challenges faced by storytellers due to political sensitivity and emphasise the importance of emotionally impactful depictions of climate change to create a demand for action.  Worldview Address: Greta Thunberg in conversation with Jo Nesbo was recorded at the virtual Edinburgh TV Festival in August 2021. The Edinburgh TV Festival brought to you by Screen Scotland, is the UK’s foremost television event, bringing together leading industry figures and a diverse range of delegates to celebrate and dissect the world of global television production. The Festival is also a charity, working year-round to support new and emerging talent. #EdTVFest For more information, go to: www.thetvfestival.com

    35 min

  8. 15/05/2024

    The Alternative MacTaggart: Meera Syal on creativity, resilience & representation

    In a career spanning more than forty years, Meera Syal has infiltrated the British establishment through comedy, challenging stereotypes through work including Goodness Gracious Me, The Kumars at No. 42 and Anita & Me. Having also received the BAFTA Fellowship at this year's BAFTA Television Awards, Meera speaks to Festival Executive Chair Fatima Salaria about, the highs and the lows of being a trailblazing British Asian woman in the film and TV industry. The Alternative MacTaggart: Meera Syal CBE was recorded at the Edinburgh TV Festival in August 2023. The Edinburgh TV Festival brought to you by Screen Scotland, is the UK’s foremost television event, bringing together leading industry figures and a diverse range of delegates to celebrate and dissect the world of global television production. The Festival is also a charity, working year-round to support new and emerging talent. #EdTVFest For more information, go to: www.thetvfestival.com

    54 min
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Get behind-the-scenes access to some of the biggest names in TV with these exclusive interviews, masterclasses and keynotes, recorded at The TV Festival. The Edinburgh TV Festival brought to you by Screen Scotland, is the UK’s foremost television event, bringing together leading industry figures and a diverse range of delegates to celebrate and dissect the world of global television production. The Festival is also a charity, working year-round to support new and emerging talent. #EdTVFest For more information, go to: www.thetvfestival.com

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  • Creador
    Edinburgh TV Festival
  • Años de actividad
    2022 - 2024
  • Episodios
    28
  • Clasificación
    Explícito
  • Copyright
    © Edinburgh TV Festival
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