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From the creators of The Empire Film Podcast, The Pilot TV Podcast is your (spoiler free) guide to the essential new shows dropping each week across terrestrial, satellite, streaming and beyond. Bringing you the latest news and reviews, as well as interviews with the biggest names in TV, we're here to cut through the rubbish and make sure every minute you spend in front of the box is a minute worth spending. Served with a heavy helping of insider knowledge, irreverence and humour, the Pilot ...
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David S. Goyer and cast members Tom Riley, Blake Ritson and Eros Vlahos discuss Da Vinci's Demons. Following the untold story of genius Leonardo Da Vinci during his early years, the final season sees the artist, inventor and swordsman confronted with an Ottoman invasion, betrayal, a Roman Crusade and a series of grisly murders. Hosted by Boyd Hilton at the Apple Store, Covent Garden in London.
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Series creator Ricky Gervais (The Office, Extras) and actor Warwick Davis (Return of the Jedi, Harry Potter, Willow) discuss their new TV series. Life's Too Short is a fake documentary about a talent agency for small people, 'Dwarves For Hire', that is run by an actor (Davis) who takes the best jobs for himself. Moderated by Boyd Hilton at the Apple Store Regent Street in London.
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Joanne Froggatt (Anna Bates) and Ed Speleers (Jimmy Kent) discuss the Emmy and Golden-Globe winning series ‘Downton Abbey’. Set in a fictional Yorkshire country estate, Downton Abbey depicts the lives of the aristocratic Crawley family and their servants in the post-Edwardian era. Moderated by Boyd Hilton at the Apple Regent Street in London.
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The multi-award winning Jack Whitehall and other members of the cast and crew discuss their latest film. A big screen adaptation of the smash hit BBC comedy series 'Bad Education', The Bad Education Movie is a coming of age story like no other, the best school trip ever! Hosted by Boyd Hilton at the Apple Store, Covent Garden in London.
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The multi BAFTA award-winning drama Skins returns to E4 and iTunes. The brand new cast discusses what's in store for series five at the Apple Store, Regent Street, in London. Boyd Hilton from Heat magazine is joined by Alexander Arnold (Rich), Laya Lewis (Liv), Will Merrick (Alo), Dakota Blue Richards (Franky), Jessica Sula (Grace), Sean Teale (Nick), and the director of episodes 1 and 4 of the current series, Amanda Boyle. Download series 5 on iTunes.
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Matt Smith discusses the return of Doctor Who. Now in its 50th year, Doctor Who will return to BBC One with eight epic adventures - from a modern day urban thriller, to a ghost story, to an underwater siege. The new series will have plenty of surprise guest stars and will also introduce new monsters, as well as bringing back fan favourites, the Ice Warriors and Cybermen. Moderated by Boyd Hilton at the Apple Store, Regent Street in London.
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The cast and creator of Friday Night Dinner discuss their hit new show at the Apple Store, Regent Street, in London. The cast of Channel 4's newest hit comedy -- Tamsin Greig (Green Wing, Black Books), Simon Bird (Inbetweeners), Paul Ritter (Pulling), Mark Heap (Green Wing) and Tom Rosenthal -- are joined by series creator Robert Popper to screen clips and answer questions from the audience. Moderated by Boyd Hilton, editor of Heat magazine.
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Russell Tovey, Sarah Solemani, Kerry Howard and Ricky Champ discuss the final series of their hit TV programme, Him & Her – The Wedding. An intimate, anti-romantic comedy about real-life love in its lazy, messy, everyday glory. Moderated by Boyd Hilton at the Apple Store Regent Street in London.
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Podcast dedicated to the original and best version of The Office. We watchalong through the episodes and have some guests join us along the way, including interviews with the cast and crew of the show as well as superfans who all have influenced by the greatest British sitcom of all time. Dont forget to follow us on twitter @outofofficepod_
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The BBC have a new chair - and a new licence fee settlement. Media news and analysis with Broadcast writer Rebecca Cooney and Adam Bowie. Also on the programme: how did they make Planet Earth 3? The creative director of the Beeb’s Natural History Unit, Mike Gunton takes us on a wildlife 101. All that, plus Spotify makes big cuts, the Premier League…
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Boyd and Josh were joined by friend of the podcast Adam Bernstein to reflect on the Gunners extending their lead at the top of the table to 2 points after a victory against Wolves and Manchester City’s draw with Spurs. We discuss the 8 goals we saw at the Emirates in recent days, how realistic a Champion’s League success could be, ponder the upcomi…
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We're all about witches on this week's show as the very VERY belated Interview With The Vampire companion show Mayfair Witches makes its tardy arrival on the Beeb. Plus, Kay finally gets to wax lyrical about Smothered on Sky Comedy and we explore the spooky goings on over at Platform 7 on ITV. Plus we thrash out some of the most iconic scenes in al…
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On the show this week we’re joined by head of commercial marketing at Bauer, George Butler and media writer Tara Conlan to discuss when should governments interfere with the media? Never, according to Jeff Zucker who insists Abu Dhabi will steer clear of editorial as the Telegraph soap opera continues. Hear Tara and George’s take. Also in the show;…
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Boyd and Josh were joined by friends of the podcast Twitter legend Geoff Arsenal and sports commentator and former voice of Arsenal Trevor Harris to reflect on a gritty late win at Brentford as Arsenal head to the summit of the Premier League table. We discuss the 1-0 victory, Ramsdale’s return in goal, Kai Havertz’s Arsenal career potentially igni…
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Yes, the much anticipated Keanu Reeves interview lands this week as the man himself chats F1 along with racing legend Jenson Button. Plus former Doctor Jodie Whittaker joins us, though not for Tardis talk, but rather to chat all about One Night on Paramount+. Elsewhere, Chris Hewitt drops by to mourn the cancellation of Blue Bloods, we ponder the q…
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More from our interview with Marcus Ryder MBE, where the head of the Film & TV Charity discusses the need to move away from the freelancer model, his work for the Sir Lenny Henry Centre for Media Diversity, and why its your duty to help crew in need. You can donate to their appeal at https://info.filmtvcharity.com/donate-now Get bonus content on Pa…
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Who’d work in TV? With reports of lowering safety standards and financial hardship are on the rise, Matt Deegan speaks to Marcus Ryder MBE about a new Christmas appeal by the Film and TV Charity. Content warning: mention of suicide. Also on the programme: Top Gear is being rested by the BBC - but for how long? Writer Scott Bryan and Charlotte Tobit…
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We have a veritable cornucopia of guests this week as Jason Isaacs and Laura Aikman join us to talk ITVX's Cary Grant series Archie, plus we give you a little snippet of our Doctor Who special as Russell T Davies stops by to talk the time lord's return. Elsewhere, we uncover hidden secrets with Jodie Whitaker in One Night on Paramount+, and check o…
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How dependent is the UK on the streamers and Hollywood? MPs have been hearing the evidence - and so have guests Ella Sagar (The Media Leader) and Jake Kanter (Deadline). Also on the programme: Channel 4 say they are “picking up the pace” on commissions. But is it enough? All that plus Jamie Lang has big podcast ambitions, a rare win for local radio…
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Boyd and Josh were joined by friend of the podcast Gareth ‘The Bear’ Parker to reflect on 2 important victories against Seville and Burnley as Arsenal firmly get their season back on track. We discuss the change in atmosphere at the stadium as expectations rise, debates on ticketing, and Gareth has strong opinions on how to improve VAR. We look ahe…
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It's a BUMPER show this week so you might want to block out a good chunk of time for this one (sorry!). Because to celebrate the return of The Lazarus Project on Sky, Joe Barton dropped by the studio to join James, Boyd and Kay as a special guest host. But that's not all, because Brit Marling also pops up, talking to Boydy about her new whodunnit, …
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Reach announces layoffs of almost 10% of their staff - but can they cut their way to growth? Media news and analysis, with Megan Carver (Carver PR) and Jamie East (DMGT Media). Also on the programme: BBC Studios enters the audio market, as does James Corden... and why Carol Vorderman becomes the first casualty of Linekar’s Law. Plus, in the media q…
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Boyd and Josh were joined by good friend of the podcast Tim Payton to reflect on an extremely frustrating evening in the North East as the VAR failed to come to Arsenal’s rescue, resulting in perhaps the angriest we’ve ever seen Arteta and the club issuing a statement backing him up. After two defeats on the bounce we reflect on a poor week for the…
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Scott Pilgrim Takes Off co-showrunner BenDavid Grabinsi joins us this week to chat resurrecting Canada’s favourite son for an all new anime series. Plus we tear it up in 19th Century London with The Buccaneers on Apple, join the network wars in eighties Australia for The Newsreader on BBC2, and go on the lamb in an attempt to leave a life of crime …
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The Media Bill is back - but what’s changed? Matt Deegan is joined by media writer Maggie Brown and Heat Magazine’s Boyd Hilton. Also on the programme: Boris Johnson heads to GB News; Jess Brammar to the top table at the BBC... and a new radio service appears in Gaza. All that plus, in the media quiz, we set the record straight. That’s all coming u…
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Boyd and Josh were joined by friend of the podcast Alan Alger to reflect on an impressive 5-0 victory against rock-bottom Sheffield United as Eddie Nketiah scored his first Premier League hat-trick, but is that enough to convince the doubters? Alan ponders Odegaard’s recents impact, Raya’s ongoing status as the number one keeper, and we look ahead …
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This week the team travel back to WWII for Steven Knight's latest series, an adaptation of Pulitzer-winning novel All The Light We Cannot See on Netflix, plus we find out how Shetland fares with a brand new lead on BBC1. Finally, our long-standing inability to understand adult animation is put to the test when we tackle Invincible Season 2 on Prime…
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The auction to buy the Telegraph Media Group is officially on - but will it be derailed before a buyer is found? Media news and analysis, with guests journalist James Ball and Ann Charles (Radio TechCon). Also on the programme: fifty years old, and commercial radio is in rude health, if the RAJARs are any indication. We unpack the findings. Plus, w…
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Boyd and Josh were joined by friend of the podcast Jim (AKA East Lower) to reflect on a 2-2 draw at Chelsea, albeit one that felt like 1 point gained rather than 2 points dropped after coming back from 2-0 down. The goalkeeping conundrum remains a big discussion point, as does Ben White’s hair whilst we look ahead to a big Champions League game awa…
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Grey Worm himself aka Interview With The Vampire’s Louis de Pointe du Lac joins us on the show to chat all things undead now that the show has arrived in its entirety on BBC iPlayer. Elsewhere on the pod, there’s an unusual amount to toe-sucking discussion as we review Fellow Travelers on Paramount+. Kay gets the willies from spooktacular documenta…
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It’s Mipcom Cannes and, no, we’re not live from the beach... but we’ll still run you down all the TV gossip and things you need to know, as Matt Deegan is joined by broadcaster and writer Iain Dale, and Insights Editor at Broadcast Now, Rebecca Cooney. Also on the programme: misinformation and the rush to publish. How have journalists fared in thei…
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James and Boyd prepare to sacrifice their friendship on the altar of Peak TV this week as the pair attempt to review the final series of Breeders on Sky without killing each other. Meanwhile, Kay gets sucked in by a stealth sci-fi via Bodies on Netflix, and we investigate murder on the reservation in Dark Winds on Alibi. Plus the team play a little…
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Is the end nigh for Newsnight? Ratings continue to slide, budgets about to be cut, and they’ve just lost their editor. So what's next for the flagship news show? Media news and analysis with Alex Hudson (Newsweek) and broadcast consultant Paul Robinson. Also on the programme, a new report show's that just three publishers dominate newspapers, but r…
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Boyd and Josh were joined by friend of the podcast, the voice of Arsenal, Dan Roebuck to reflect on a statement victory against Man City, ending 12 successive defeats against them in the Premier League. We look at the nervousness around David Raya’s passing, the success of Gabriel and Saliba up against Haaland and evaluate our overall belief in the…
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We reach Boiling Point this week with Philip Barantini, who joins us to talk about his chaos in the kitchen series of the same name. Plus, after a year of waiting, Interview With The Vampire finally makes its way to British screens on BBC1, letting us take our first steps into Anne Rice's Immortal Universe. Brie Larson takes a stand against institu…
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Sony Music’s podcast division is actively divesting itself of the majority of its BBC shows. Media news and analysis with host Matt Deegan and guests, Gold Wala founder Faraz Osman, Chloe Straw from trade body Audio UK and City University and Spiritland’s Brett Spencer. Also on the programme: can publishers block the advance of AI? Our panel discus…
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Boyd and Josh were joined by friend of the podcast Geoff Arsenal for some immediate reaction to Arsenal’s defeat at Lens. We ponder if Raya’s mistake could open the door for a Ramsdale return this Sunday and we spent significant time worrying about Saka’s participation or otherwise for our biggest game of the season this weekend. We try not to be t…
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Crime is in the air this week, so who better to draft in than the queen of crime, Steph Seelan? Steph holds down the fort for Kay (on holiday, typical) as we find trouble at the gym with Mrs Sidhu Investigates on Drama, a villainous Peter Mullen after his money in Payback on ITV, and a teen drama about reintegrating into secondary school life with …
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Matt Deegan and Ollie Peart are at podcasting's biggest party to chat to the winners of the British Podcast Awards 2023 - including interviews with Radio 4 controller Mohit Bakaya, The News Agents' Emily Maitliss, Jon Sopel & Lewis Goodall, Podimo's Morten Strunge and The Economist. Plus, we speak to the creators of Podcast Of The Year, "A Positive…
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