60 acast.com TV Show and Tell https://twitter.com/TVShowPodcast en TV,Media,Broadcasting,Formats TV shows from idea to screen Podcast about TV shows from idea to screen, with Producer David J. Bodycombe (@davidjbodycombe), TV Consultant Justin Scroggie (@TheFormatDoctor) and guests. Follow us on Twitter @TVShowPodcast. Email us: contact{at}tvshowandtell.com.

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]]> Podcast about TV shows from idea to screen, with Producer David J. Bodycombe (@davidjbodycombe), TV Consultant Justin Scroggie (@TheFormatDoctor) and guests. Follow us on Twitter @TVShowPodcast. Email us: contact{at}tvshowandtell.com.

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]]> false David Bodycombe davidbodycombe@gmail.com 61888882b183d20013a48bbe tv-show-podcast episodic https://assets.pippa.io/shows/61888882b183d20013a48bbe/1636513676875-c30822d2d945c1130688249547189cd8.jpeg https://twitter.com/TVShowPodcast TV Show and Tell Antiques expert Raj Bisram and producer Nicholas Sercombe Antiques expert Raj Bisram and producer Nicholas Sercombe Thu, 18 Dec 2025 01:51:14 GMT 1:11:57 69435e123d3b907dc0ee2ea5 false https://shows.acast.com/tv-show-podcast/episodes/antiques-expert-raj-bisram-and-producer-nicholas-sercombe 69435e123d3b907dc0ee2ea5 61888882b183d20013a48bbe antiques-expert-raj-bisram-and-producer-nicholas-sercombe full 7 4 Today, we have two guests. Nicholas Sercombe is a veteran producer who's worked with talents as varied as Bob Monkhouse and Vic Reeves & Bob Mortimer. And Raj Bisram is a familiar face on UK screens as an antiques expert on shows such as 'Bargain Hunt' and 'Antiques Roadshow'. Together, they've joined forces with the German comedian Henning Wehn to pitch their new format, 'Curiosity'. Justin and David discuss whether it's wise to attach talent to format proposals, and consider how interactivity works - or possibly doesn't - alongside TV shows.

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]]> Today, we have two guests. Nicholas Sercombe is a veteran producer who's worked with talents as varied as Bob Monkhouse and Vic Reeves & Bob Mortimer. And Raj Bisram is a familiar face on UK screens as an antiques expert on shows such as 'Bargain Hunt' and 'Antiques Roadshow'. Together, they've joined forces with the German comedian Henning Wehn to pitch their new format, 'Curiosity'. Justin and David discuss whether it's wise to attach talent to format proposals, and consider how interactivity works - or possibly doesn't - alongside TV shows.

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]]> Format development guru Ben Justice Format development guru Ben Justice Mon, 08 Dec 2025 13:17:29 GMT 1:16:28 6936cfe919da0d3059c8fb25 false https://shows.acast.com/tv-show-podcast/episodes/format-development-guru-ben-justice 6936cfe919da0d3059c8fb25 61888882b183d20013a48bbe format-development-guru-ben-justice full 7 3 Ben Justice has been involved with shows such as 'All Together Now', 'Richard Osman's House of Games' and 'Bridge of Lies'. In an innovative move, he's recently uploaded 'The Loop' on YouTube as a shop window for his own format. Justin and David discuss the state of the nation between YouTube and TV, look at how the niche streaming service Dropout.tv is "changing the game", and there's a postscript about TV industry awards.

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]]> Ben Justice has been involved with shows such as 'All Together Now', 'Richard Osman's House of Games' and 'Bridge of Lies'. In an innovative move, he's recently uploaded 'The Loop' on YouTube as a shop window for his own format. Justin and David discuss the state of the nation between YouTube and TV, look at how the niche streaming service Dropout.tv is "changing the game", and there's a postscript about TV industry awards.

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]]> MIPCOM 2025 special MIPCOM 2025 special Tue, 28 Oct 2025 11:33:32 GMT 26:43 6900a6ffdc92bdfeedbefdc7 false https://x.com/TVShowPodcast 6900a6ffdc92bdfeedbefdc7 61888882b183d20013a48bbe mipcom-2025-special Justin Scroggie reports from MIPCOM 2025 full 7 2 MIPCOM, the major European TV market, held its 2025 edition. "Format Doctor" Justin Scroggie notes the event is shorter and quieter, but still showcases strong sales for shows such as 'The Floor'. Major themes include “Format Plus” (adding unique twists), the use of existing IP, the rise of creator-led YouTube formats, and micro-dramas for mobile audiences. Standout shows across genres range from survival reality ('Code Red: The Lighthouse'), inventive quizzes ('Inside the Grid'), and experimental factual series ('Crime Night', 'Atypical Critics').

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]]> MIPCOM, the major European TV market, held its 2025 edition. "Format Doctor" Justin Scroggie notes the event is shorter and quieter, but still showcases strong sales for shows such as 'The Floor'. Major themes include “Format Plus” (adding unique twists), the use of existing IP, the rise of creator-led YouTube formats, and micro-dramas for mobile audiences. Standout shows across genres range from survival reality ('Code Red: The Lighthouse'), inventive quizzes ('Inside the Grid'), and experimental factual series ('Crime Night', 'Atypical Critics').

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]]> Autumn 2025 catch-up Autumn 2025 catch-up Sat, 04 Oct 2025 23:44:31 GMT 36:01 68e1b0b91300c48ae19bf450 false https://shows.acast.com/tv-show-podcast/episodes/autumn-2025-catch-up 68e1b0b91300c48ae19bf450 61888882b183d20013a48bbe autumn-2025-catch-up Just and David give their thoughts on recent and upcoming shows full 7 1 Justin and David give their thoughts on shows from the past, present and future, namely: the BBC's version of 'Destination X', 'Shark: Celebrity Infested Waters' on ITV, NBC's 'On Brand' (airing currently) and the upcoming prank show 'Celebrity Sabotage' on ITV.

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]]> Justin and David give their thoughts on shows from the past, present and future, namely: the BBC's version of 'Destination X', 'Shark: Celebrity Infested Waters' on ITV, NBC's 'On Brand' (airing currently) and the upcoming prank show 'Celebrity Sabotage' on ITV.

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]]> Sian Gwilliam, founder of Bloody Norah TV Sian Gwilliam, founder of Bloody Norah TV Fri, 01 Aug 2025 09:41:20 GMT 1:04:52 688c8bc0c6d705dd3a8d3cd0 false https://shows.acast.com/tv-show-podcast/episodes/sian-gwilliam-founder-of-bloody-norah-tv 688c8bc0c6d705dd3a8d3cd0 61888882b183d20013a48bbe sian-gwilliam-founder-of-bloody-norah-tv full 6 8 Sian Gwilliam is the founder of Bloody Norah TV, and a highly experienced Consultant and Production Executive across many genres, including comedy, quizzes, documentaries and sport. In terms of unscripted entertainment, she's worked on MasterChef, Mental Samurai, Next Level Chef and Ellen's Game of Games. Justin and David discuss E4's dating format 'The Honesty Box', the many flavours of court TV, and Netflix's 'Building the Band'.

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]]> Sian Gwilliam is the founder of Bloody Norah TV, and a highly experienced Consultant and Production Executive across many genres, including comedy, quizzes, documentaries and sport. In terms of unscripted entertainment, she's worked on MasterChef, Mental Samurai, Next Level Chef and Ellen's Game of Games. Justin and David discuss E4's dating format 'The Honesty Box', the many flavours of court TV, and Netflix's 'Building the Band'.

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]]> Multicamera director Abigail Dankwa Multicamera director Abigail Dankwa Mon, 09 Jun 2025 13:39:51 GMT 1:16:19 6846dbd039bad1b9014ba10c false https://shows.acast.com/tv-show-podcast/episodes/multicamera-director-abigail-dankwa 6846dbd039bad1b9014ba10c 61888882b183d20013a48bbe multicamera-director-abigail-dankwa Abigail Dankwa explains her route to directing shows like Big Brother and Have I Got News For You full 6 7 Our special guest is Abigail Dankwa, director of a wide range of entertainment and factual shows including 'Big Brother', 'Grayson's Art Club', '24 Hours in A&E', 'Have I Got New For You' and the rebooted version of 'The Big Breakfast'. She also series directed the BAFTA-winning show 'Life and Rhymes'. Justin reports back from the Create London Festival, and David wonders if the TV industry has a time-lag problem.

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]]> Our special guest is Abigail Dankwa, director of a wide range of entertainment and factual shows including 'Big Brother', 'Grayson's Art Club', '24 Hours in A&E', 'Have I Got New For You' and the rebooted version of 'The Big Breakfast'. She also series directed the BAFTA-winning show 'Life and Rhymes'. Justin reports back from the Create London Festival, and David wonders if the TV industry has a time-lag problem.

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]]> Joe Mace, ITV Entertainment Commissioning Editor Joe Mace, ITV Entertainment Commissioning Editor Wed, 16 Apr 2025 08:30:00 GMT 1:20:11 67ff09cfb6f48aa7099780cb false https://shows.acast.com/tv-show-podcast/episodes/joe-mace-itv-entertainment-commissioning-editor 67ff09cfb6f48aa7099780cb 61888882b183d20013a48bbe joe-mace-itv-entertainment-commissioning-editor full 6 6 Joe Mace presented various youth and music programmes, before hopping over the fence to the development side. He's now Commissioning Editor for Entertainment at ITV, looking after a wide portfolio of entertainment shows, from 'Deal or No Deal' to the upcoming 'Genius Game'. Justin and David have a bumper batch of news, and review two recent shows: 'Chess Masters' and 'Last One Laughing'.

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]]> Joe Mace presented various youth and music programmes, before hopping over the fence to the development side. He's now Commissioning Editor for Entertainment at ITV, looking after a wide portfolio of entertainment shows, from 'Deal or No Deal' to the upcoming 'Genius Game'. Justin and David have a bumper batch of news, and review two recent shows: 'Chess Masters' and 'Last One Laughing'.

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]]> Extending IP beyond the TV, with Will van Rest Extending IP beyond the TV, with Will van Rest Mon, 10 Mar 2025 08:00:00 GMT 1:21:46 67c668e8f88938cb8ec04f42 false https://shows.acast.com/tv-show-podcast/episodes/extending-ip-beyond-the-tv-with-will-van-rest 67c668e8f88938cb8ec04f42 61888882b183d20013a48bbe extending-ip-beyond-the-tv-with-will-van-rest Brand extension expert Will van Rest explains how TV shows can have a life beyond the small screen full 6 5 We chat with Will van Rest, the founder of JEM Media Ventures, about how TV brands can be extended to events and products that audiences want to purchase. After stints at Fremantle and Sky, Will worked at ITV for 17 years, ending up as the Director for Games, Live and Merchandising. Justin and David also discuss how ratings sit alongside 'bang for buck', and we cast an eye over the eye-popping 'Beast Games'. Plus a deep dive into the latest formats on the TV market.

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]]> We chat with Will van Rest, the founder of JEM Media Ventures, about how TV brands can be extended to events and products that audiences want to purchase. After stints at Fremantle and Sky, Will worked at ITV for 17 years, ending up as the Director for Games, Live and Merchandising. Justin and David also discuss how ratings sit alongside 'bang for buck', and we cast an eye over the eye-popping 'Beast Games'. Plus a deep dive into the latest formats on the TV market.

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]]> UK game show exec, Michelle Woods UK game show exec, Michelle Woods Fri, 24 Jan 2025 09:00:00 GMT 1:09:30 67932376b43e29663cf59f32 false https://shows.acast.com/tv-show-podcast/episodes/uk-game-show-exec-michelle-woods 67932376b43e29663cf59f32 61888882b183d20013a48bbe uk-game-show-exec-michelle-woods Highly-experienced executive producer Michelle Woods talks about her career in game shows full 6 4 Having worked her way up at the BBC, Michelle Woods is now one of the most experienced Executive Producers in the UK, with long stints at Remarkable and Youngest Media. Recently, she oversaw two new game shows series for Mattel, based on the board game properties 'Scrabble' and 'Trivial Pursuit'. David gives his take on the recent ITV reboot of 'You Bet!', and Justin tests our knowledge of the most iconic catchphrases in television. Plus all the usual features and opinions.

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]]> Having worked her way up at the BBC, Michelle Woods is now one of the most experienced Executive Producers in the UK, with long stints at Remarkable and Youngest Media. Recently, she oversaw two new game shows series for Mattel, based on the board game properties 'Scrabble' and 'Trivial Pursuit'. David gives his take on the recent ITV reboot of 'You Bet!', and Justin tests our knowledge of the most iconic catchphrases in television. Plus all the usual features and opinions.

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]]> MIPCOM 2024 special MIPCOM 2024 special Mon, 04 Nov 2024 10:00:23 GMT 29:55 6728249abded37652570c725 false https://twitter.com/TVShowPodcast 6728249abded37652570c725 61888882b183d20013a48bbe mipcom-2024-special Justin Scroggie reports from MIPCOM 2024 full 6 3 MIPCOM, the major European TV market, held its 2024 edition recently. "Format Doctor" Justin Scroggie takes a discerning look over the important points from the event, touching on the impact of A.I., a glut of saboteur formats, and the aftermath of a global industry slump. However, there's plenty of intriguing new formats to listen out for, including "Upside Down", "The Box" and "Freeze".

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]]> MIPCOM, the major European TV market, held its 2024 edition recently. "Format Doctor" Justin Scroggie takes a discerning look over the important points from the event, touching on the impact of A.I., a glut of saboteur formats, and the aftermath of a global industry slump. However, there's plenty of intriguing new formats to listen out for, including "Upside Down", "The Box" and "Freeze".

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]]> Format licensing expert Pascal Dalton Format licensing expert Pascal Dalton Wed, 23 Oct 2024 00:50:39 GMT 1:11:41 6717989f83ac9fccacb6e64e false https://twitter.com/TVShowPodcast 6717989f83ac9fccacb6e64e 61888882b183d20013a48bbe format-licensing-expert-pascal-dalton Pascal Dalton explains how formats and sold and licenced around the world full 6 2

Special guest Pascal Dalton explains how formats are sold and licenced across the world. While at ITV Studios, he looked after properties such as 'The Chase', 'Love Island' and 'My Mum, Your Dad'. He also set up a European production hub for 'The Wall', based in Poland. Justin and David discuss the origins of 'The Traitors' and similar shows about lying (honest), and whether shows need hosts at all. Plus all the latest format news and a computer-assisted edition of Four Minute Format.

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]]>

Special guest Pascal Dalton explains how formats are sold and licenced across the world. While at ITV Studios, he looked after properties such as 'The Chase', 'Love Island' and 'My Mum, Your Dad'. He also set up a European production hub for 'The Wall', based in Poland. Justin and David discuss the origins of 'The Traitors' and similar shows about lying (honest), and whether shows need hosts at all. Plus all the latest format news and a computer-assisted edition of Four Minute Format.

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]]> Autumn 2024 round-up Autumn 2024 round-up Fri, 04 Oct 2024 09:48:29 GMT 55:42 66ffb9ed8071cc42a65262d6 false https://shows.acast.com/tv-show-podcast/episodes/autumn-2024-round-up 66ffb9ed8071cc42a65262d6 61888882b183d20013a48bbe autumn-2024-round-up David and Justin catch up on the TV news after the summer break full 6 1 David and Justin are 'back to busy' as they discuss some interesting recent statistics about the TV industry. Channel 4's Grand Designs property format turns 25 – what has made it stand the test of time? Plus, what's German comedian Stefan Raab up to, and can chess work on television?

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]]> David and Justin are 'back to busy' as they discuss some interesting recent statistics about the TV industry. Channel 4's Grand Designs property format turns 25 – what has made it stand the test of time? Plus, what's German comedian Stefan Raab up to, and can chess work on television?

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]]> <![CDATA[NBCU's International Formats VP Barrie Kelly]]> Mon, 29 Jul 2024 09:00:52 GMT 1:23:53 66a4053c70177ec184884a16 false https://x.com/TVShowPodcast 66a4053c70177ec184884a16 61888882b183d20013a48bbe nbcus-international-formats-vp-barrie-kelly Barrie Kelly from NBCUniversal discusses Real Housewives and Top Chef full 5 7 Barrie Kelly is Vice President of International Format Production and Development at NBCUniversal. As well as making format sales and co-development deals across the world, Barrie looks after the production of major formats including Top Chef, Real Housewives, Saturday Night Live and Hollywood Game Night. Justin and David discussing the small things that formats get wrong, and something else... oh, yes, timing, and why it takes so long for TV shows to be made. Plus a very tricky edition of Four Minute Format.

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]]> Barrie Kelly is Vice President of International Format Production and Development at NBCUniversal. As well as making format sales and co-development deals across the world, Barrie looks after the production of major formats including Top Chef, Real Housewives, Saturday Night Live and Hollywood Game Night. Justin and David discussing the small things that formats get wrong, and something else... oh, yes, timing, and why it takes so long for TV shows to be made. Plus a very tricky edition of Four Minute Format.

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]]> Improv comedy legend Neil Mullarkey Improv comedy legend Neil Mullarkey Fri, 12 Jul 2024 10:16:50 GMT 1:13:36 669102920e0546b8a83ecd59 false https://twitter.com/TVShowPodcast 669102920e0546b8a83ecd59 61888882b183d20013a48bbe improv-comedy-legend-neil-mullarkey full 5 6 Actor, writer and business coach Neil Mullarkey is a founding member of London's Comedy Store Players improv group. We'll hear about his friendship with Mike Myers, his involvement with Saturday morning kid's television, and his work in teaching businesses to embrace creativity in the workplace. David and Justin look at whether board games can be adapted to make good TV formats, and how to stop viewers changing channel. Plus, there's a special version of 'Four Minute Format' and all the usual news.

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]]> Actor, writer and business coach Neil Mullarkey is a founding member of London's Comedy Store Players improv group. We'll hear about his friendship with Mike Myers, his involvement with Saturday morning kid's television, and his work in teaching businesses to embrace creativity in the workplace. David and Justin look at whether board games can be adapted to make good TV formats, and how to stop viewers changing channel. Plus, there's a special version of 'Four Minute Format' and all the usual news.

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]]> <![CDATA['Floor is Lava' co-creator Irad Eyal]]> Fri, 21 Jun 2024 13:57:43 GMT 1:12:12 667586d712f87c0012f4463f false https://twitter.com/TVShowPodcast 667586d712f87c0012f4463f 61888882b183d20013a48bbe floor-is-lava-co-creator-irad-eyal full 5 5 Irad Eyal is the co-creator of the Netflix gungy game show 'Floor is Lava'. After a brief stint in early 'dot com' companies, he developed multiple formats for Endemol, and later 'Southern Charm' for his own production company, Haymaker West. David and Justin look at alternative outlets for formats beyond TV, and whether there's no such thing as a bad review. Plus all the usual news and views.

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]]> Irad Eyal is the co-creator of the Netflix gungy game show 'Floor is Lava'. After a brief stint in early 'dot com' companies, he developed multiple formats for Endemol, and later 'Southern Charm' for his own production company, Haymaker West. David and Justin look at alternative outlets for formats beyond TV, and whether there's no such thing as a bad review. Plus all the usual news and views.

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]]> Question producer Julia Hobbs Question producer Julia Hobbs Wed, 08 May 2024 15:46:37 GMT 1:21:42 663b9e5d58fda10012c285fc false https://twitter.com/TVShowPodcast 663b9e5d58fda10012c285fc 61888882b183d20013a48bbe question-producer-julia-hobbs Julia Hobbs discusses how to test quiz contestants full 5 4 What makes a good quiz question, and what are the pitfalls of writing them? Julia Hobbs is a top question producer working in the UK on shows such as 'The Chase', 'Pointless', 'Tipping Point', 'Million Pound Drop' and 'Fifteen to One'. Julia also has an interesting personal story about how she came into the business. Talking of questions, Justin and David will also be looking at how to make them fair, as well as fairness when structuring formatted series. Plus all the latest news and views.

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]]> What makes a good quiz question, and what are the pitfalls of writing them? Julia Hobbs is a top question producer working in the UK on shows such as 'The Chase', 'Pointless', 'Tipping Point', 'Million Pound Drop' and 'Fifteen to One'. Julia also has an interesting personal story about how she came into the business. Talking of questions, Justin and David will also be looking at how to make them fair, as well as fairness when structuring formatted series. Plus all the latest news and views.

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]]> <![CDATA['Key art' expert Fred Hammarlund]]> Tue, 02 Apr 2024 15:36:45 GMT 1:08:08 660c260d0d6bc900166105b7 false https://shows.acast.com/tv-show-podcast/episodes/key-art-expert-fred-hammarlund 660c260d0d6bc900166105b7 61888882b183d20013a48bbe key-art-expert-fred-hammarlund Fred Hammarlund reveals the secrets of thumbnails and key art full 5 3 A developing new artform is the iconic thumbnails and screenshot images that appear in the menus and feeds of streaming platforms. What goes into them, and who decides what they should show? Fred Hammarlund, Creative Director of 2nd Place Studio, tells us about the secret science of 'key art'. Justin and David discuss 'quizcoms' and the changing job roles in the TV industry. Plus all the usual news, features and opinions.

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]]> A developing new artform is the iconic thumbnails and screenshot images that appear in the menus and feeds of streaming platforms. What goes into them, and who decides what they should show? Fred Hammarlund, Creative Director of 2nd Place Studio, tells us about the secret science of 'key art'. Justin and David discuss 'quizcoms' and the changing job roles in the TV industry. Plus all the usual news, features and opinions.

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]]> Hidden camera director Thomas Stark Holland Hidden camera director Thomas Stark Holland Mon, 26 Feb 2024 12:41:52 GMT 1:23:13 65dc6781c54eb600188700de false https://twitter.com/TVShowPodcast 65dc6781c54eb600188700de 61888882b183d20013a48bbe hidden-camera-director-thomas-stark-holland Freelance director Thomas Stark Holland chats about hidden camera stunts full 5 2 Freelance director Thomas Stark Holland has a wide-ranging CV from specialist factual 'Meet the Humans' to prime-time L.E. hits like 'Saturday Night Takeaway'. He discusses the planning and technical know-how that goes into an ever-popular strand of entertainment: hidden camera stunts. David and Justin wonder whether we've already had our 'Concorde moment' with diminishing game show prizes, and tackle the thorny issue of A.I. in television production. Plus the major industry news that's worth knowing and another Four Minute Format.

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]]> Freelance director Thomas Stark Holland has a wide-ranging CV from specialist factual 'Meet the Humans' to prime-time L.E. hits like 'Saturday Night Takeaway'. He discusses the planning and technical know-how that goes into an ever-popular strand of entertainment: hidden camera stunts. David and Justin wonder whether we've already had our 'Concorde moment' with diminishing game show prizes, and tackle the thorny issue of A.I. in television production. Plus the major industry news that's worth knowing and another Four Minute Format.

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]]> Daniel Jones and Luke Hatfield from Vaudeville Daniel Jones and Luke Hatfield from Vaudeville Fri, 26 Jan 2024 10:00:50 GMT 1:14:46 65b2f34aa4e7cb00168a4a7f false https://twitter.com/TVShowPodcast 65b2f34aa4e7cb00168a4a7f 61888882b183d20013a48bbe daniel-jones-and-luke-hatfield-from-vaudeville The experts from Vaudeville talk about sound design full 5 1 Our special guests are Daniel Jones and Luke Hatfield from Vaudeville, specialists in sound design and mixing. Their credits include 'The Repair Shop', 'David Mitchell's Outsiders', 'Reacher', 'The Kardashians' and many documentary series and one-offs. David and Justin take a look at two American game show remakes, and discuss the pros and cons of spoilers. Plus all the news that's fit to hear.

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]]> Our special guests are Daniel Jones and Luke Hatfield from Vaudeville, specialists in sound design and mixing. Their credits include 'The Repair Shop', 'David Mitchell's Outsiders', 'Reacher', 'The Kardashians' and many documentary series and one-offs. David and Justin take a look at two American game show remakes, and discuss the pros and cons of spoilers. Plus all the news that's fit to hear.

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]]> Richard McKerrow of Love Productions Richard McKerrow of Love Productions Fri, 15 Dec 2023 17:20:26 GMT 1:16:30 657c2b5dab94d40016c47850 false https://twitter.com/TVShowPodcast 657c2b5dab94d40016c47850 61888882b183d20013a48bbe richard-mckerrow-of-love-productions full 4 7 Richard McKerrow is co-founder of Love Productions, best known for The Great British Bake Off and, most recently, The Piano. David and Justin also discuss how a game show's rules are honed to avoid emptying the production's coffers, and look at an interesting €1 million live TV stunt from Germany. Plus the usual news and another Four Minute Format.

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]]> Richard McKerrow is co-founder of Love Productions, best known for The Great British Bake Off and, most recently, The Piano. David and Justin also discuss how a game show's rules are honed to avoid emptying the production's coffers, and look at an interesting €1 million live TV stunt from Germany. Plus the usual news and another Four Minute Format.

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]]> Leading warm-up artist Stuart Holdham Leading warm-up artist Stuart Holdham Wed, 15 Nov 2023 15:41:44 GMT 1:03:50 6554e6b8031e020012e0e869 false https://twitter.com/TVShowPodcast 6554e6b8031e020012e0e869 61888882b183d20013a48bbe leading-warm-up-artist-stuart-holdham Warm-up artist Stuart Holdham talks about his unique trade full 4 6 Special guest Stuart Holdham is a 'warm up artist' for an impressive roster of entertainment shows including Strictly Come Dancing, Britain’s Got Talent, The Masked Singer, The Voice, Dancing On Ice and The Jonathan Ross Show. Justin and David discuss multichannel productions and the term "showing the plumbing", plus there's all the usual news and features.

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]]> Special guest Stuart Holdham is a 'warm up artist' for an impressive roster of entertainment shows including Strictly Come Dancing, Britain’s Got Talent, The Masked Singer, The Voice, Dancing On Ice and The Jonathan Ross Show. Justin and David discuss multichannel productions and the term "showing the plumbing", plus there's all the usual news and features.

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]]> MIPCOM 2023 special MIPCOM 2023 special Thu, 26 Oct 2023 09:00:06 GMT 27:10 6539b644c7371a001212a90b false https://twitter.com/TVShowPodcast 6539b644c7371a001212a90b 61888882b183d20013a48bbe mipcom-2023-special Justin Scroggie reports from MIPCOM 2023 full 4 5 In our now-traditional special, Justin reports back from MIPCOM 2023. The 39th edition of the TV entertainment market, held in its usual home of Cannes in France, reflects an industry still in flux but still raring to do business.

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]]> In our now-traditional special, Justin reports back from MIPCOM 2023. The 39th edition of the TV entertainment market, held in its usual home of Cannes in France, reflects an industry still in flux but still raring to do business.

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]]> Media lawyer Luke English Media lawyer Luke English Thu, 12 Oct 2023 12:03:28 GMT 1:05:01 65272c4de61f1e0013bd9eb8 false https://twitter.com/TVShowPodcast 65272c4de61f1e0013bd9eb8 61888882b183d20013a48bbe media-lawyer-luke-english We discuss the perils of protecting IP with lawyer Luke English full 4 4 Luke English is a highly experienced media lawyer who has worked with high profile artists, indie companies and corporate giants such as Sony and Disney. He explains some of the key terms in his industry, and what landmines to watch out for on the battlefield of contract law. Justin and David discuss 'reverse formatting', and how reality show contributors manage their reputations. Plus, the round-up of media news and a new Four Minute Format.

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]]> Luke English is a highly experienced media lawyer who has worked with high profile artists, indie companies and corporate giants such as Sony and Disney. He explains some of the key terms in his industry, and what landmines to watch out for on the battlefield of contract law. Justin and David discuss 'reverse formatting', and how reality show contributors manage their reputations. Plus, the round-up of media news and a new Four Minute Format.

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]]> Top TV reviewer Jack Seale Top TV reviewer Jack Seale Tue, 12 Sep 2023 15:52:55 GMT 1:08:33 650089575a8d440011d686d2 false https://twitter.com/TVShowPodcast 650089575a8d440011d686d2 61888882b183d20013a48bbe top-tv-reviewer-jack-seale Jack Seale reveals how - and why - TV reviews are written full 4 3 Our special guest is Jack Seale, who writes about TV, radio and film for publications such as the Guardian and the Radio Times. He reveals the inner workings of how - and why - TV reviews are written. Justin and David discuss the pros and cons of live television, and how to handle the tricky issue of managing high-profile presenters. Plus, the regular format news and another 'Four Minute Format'.

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]]> Our special guest is Jack Seale, who writes about TV, radio and film for publications such as the Guardian and the Radio Times. He reveals the inner workings of how - and why - TV reviews are written. Justin and David discuss the pros and cons of live television, and how to handle the tricky issue of managing high-profile presenters. Plus, the regular format news and another 'Four Minute Format'.

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]]> MD of So Television, Graham Stuart MD of So Television, Graham Stuart Fri, 09 Jun 2023 07:57:44 GMT 1:13:43 6482db781afaa20011fdc2c2 false https://twitter.com/TVShowPodcast 6482db781afaa20011fdc2c2 61888882b183d20013a48bbe md-of-so-television-graham-stuart Graham Stuart talks about his career and 25-year history of running So Television full 4 2 Graham Stuart is the Managing Director of So Television, the independent production company that he founded with the chat show host Graham Norton 25 years ago. He talks about how he made the transition from sports presenter to running things behind the scenes, and how he keeps his business relevant in a fast-changing media landscape. Justin and David discuss emergencies - both the 'freelance emergency' announced by the trade union BECTU in the unscripted sector, and the effect that real-life emergencies can have on a show's production schedule. Plus, there's all the usual format news and another attempt at devising a 'Four Minute Format'.

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]]> Graham Stuart is the Managing Director of So Television, the independent production company that he founded with the chat show host Graham Norton 25 years ago. He talks about how he made the transition from sports presenter to running things behind the scenes, and how he keeps his business relevant in a fast-changing media landscape. Justin and David discuss emergencies - both the 'freelance emergency' announced by the trade union BECTU in the unscripted sector, and the effect that real-life emergencies can have on a show's production schedule. Plus, there's all the usual format news and another attempt at devising a 'Four Minute Format'.

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]]> UK exec producer Luke Shiach UK exec producer Luke Shiach Wed, 17 May 2023 09:00:50 GMT 1:14:51 64646418e4e2a10011885ebf false https://twitter.com/TVShowPodcast 64646418e4e2a10011885ebf 61888882b183d20013a48bbe uk-exec-producer-luke-shiach We talk to Luke Shiach about producing comedy panel games full 4 1 Luke Shiach has series- and exec-produced quizzes, comedy panel games and other formatted entertainment, including 'Celebability' for ITV2, 'Quizness' for Channel 4, 'A League of Their Own' for Sky, and 'Comedians Giving Lectures' for Dave. In a highly entertaining and candid interview, he explains how he builds consensus between the various stakeholders to keep the show on the road. Sometimes that's literally so, as he's also involved in the touring live podcast show about football, The Overlap. David and Justin discuss pacing and how to rescue a failing reality show. And stick around for the NEW feature at the end - 'Four Minute Format'.

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]]> Luke Shiach has series- and exec-produced quizzes, comedy panel games and other formatted entertainment, including 'Celebability' for ITV2, 'Quizness' for Channel 4, 'A League of Their Own' for Sky, and 'Comedians Giving Lectures' for Dave. In a highly entertaining and candid interview, he explains how he builds consensus between the various stakeholders to keep the show on the road. Sometimes that's literally so, as he's also involved in the touring live podcast show about football, The Overlap. David and Justin discuss pacing and how to rescue a failing reality show. And stick around for the NEW feature at the end - 'Four Minute Format'.

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]]> BONUS EP: On location at MIP TV 2023 BONUS EP: On location at MIP TV 2023 Fri, 28 Apr 2023 08:50:32 GMT 39:20 644b18e012f2be0010d1505f false https://twitter.com/TVShowPodcast 644b18e012f2be0010d1505f 61888882b183d20013a48bbe on-location-at-mip-tv-2023 Justin Scroggie reports on location from MIP TV 2023 in Cannes full 3 9 'The Format Doctor' Justin Scroggie reports on location from MIP TV in Cannes. What are the hot ideas of the moment and, as real-life meetings continue to evolve after the pandemic, what is the overall feel of the market? Additional music: Liborio Conti.

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]]> 'The Format Doctor' Justin Scroggie reports on location from MIP TV in Cannes. What are the hot ideas of the moment and, as real-life meetings continue to evolve after the pandemic, what is the overall feel of the market? Additional music: Liborio Conti.

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]]> <![CDATA[TV & radio star Matt Edmondson]]> Thu, 30 Mar 2023 10:00:00 GMT 1:18:38 6424e22093caf000124e05ef false https://twitter.com/TVShowPodcast 6424e22093caf000124e05ef 61888882b183d20013a48bbe tv-radio-star-matt-edmondson The BBC Radio 1 DJ and TV presenter talks about his innovative use of formats full 3 8 Matt Edmondson's career has spanned children's TV, roving reporter roles and presenting for BBC Radio 1. He's also developed his own formats, and found unusual outlets for them in the form of board games. Justin and David discuss the benefits of skilling up, and divulge their top tips for getting through a studio filming session unscathed. Plus there's a bumper crop of news, and a highly curious pair of titles in 'Fake or Format?'.

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]]> Matt Edmondson's career has spanned children's TV, roving reporter roles and presenting for BBC Radio 1. He's also developed his own formats, and found unusual outlets for them in the form of board games. Justin and David discuss the benefits of skilling up, and divulge their top tips for getting through a studio filming session unscathed. Plus there's a bumper crop of news, and a highly curious pair of titles in 'Fake or Format?'.

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]]> US writer and producer Phil Gurin US writer and producer Phil Gurin Thu, 09 Mar 2023 11:37:13 GMT 1:07:59 6409c3d2276e6d00112d12f6 false https://twitter.com/TVShowPodcast 6409c3d2276e6d00112d12f6 61888882b183d20013a48bbe us-writer-and-producer-phil-gurin We talk to US producer and FRAPA chairman Phil Gurin full 3 7 Phil Gurin is a writer-turned-producer who's gone on to work in a huge range of entertainment sub-genres, from beauty pageants to business formats, quizzes to stunt shows. We discuss his role as chairman of format rights body FRAPA, and why he's setting up a new distribution company. David and Justin chew over whether criticising popular formats misses the point, and discuss what's the best practice for looking after contributors. Justin has food on his mind in the news section, and it's David's turn to play quizmaster in 'Fake or Format?'.

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]]> Phil Gurin is a writer-turned-producer who's gone on to work in a huge range of entertainment sub-genres, from beauty pageants to business formats, quizzes to stunt shows. We discuss his role as chairman of format rights body FRAPA, and why he's setting up a new distribution company. David and Justin chew over whether criticising popular formats misses the point, and discuss what's the best practice for looking after contributors. Justin has food on his mind in the news section, and it's David's turn to play quizmaster in 'Fake or Format?'.

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]]> <![CDATA[Channel 5's first boss, Dawn Airey]]> Mon, 13 Feb 2023 10:00:45 GMT 1:07:56 63e9f120df8b2e001110cf61 false https://twitter.com/TVShowPodcast 63e9f120df8b2e001110cf61 61888882b183d20013a48bbe channel-5-first-boss-dawn-airey full 3 6 From early on in her career, our guest Dawn Airey has been marked out as a talent in scheduling and commissioning. From a regional ITV station, she held high-profile posts at BSkyB and Channel 4. We also discuss what it was like to set up Channel 5 - the UK's first new channel for 15 years - from a blank piece of paper. David and Justin list the many and various ways that things can go wrong in a TV studio, and broach the dreaded subject of 'getting cancelled'. Plus all the usual news and views.

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]]> From early on in her career, our guest Dawn Airey has been marked out as a talent in scheduling and commissioning. From a regional ITV station, she held high-profile posts at BSkyB and Channel 4. We also discuss what it was like to set up Channel 5 - the UK's first new channel for 15 years - from a blank piece of paper. David and Justin list the many and various ways that things can go wrong in a TV studio, and broach the dreaded subject of 'getting cancelled'. Plus all the usual news and views.

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]]> TV Futurist Sandra Lehner TV Futurist Sandra Lehner Wed, 25 Jan 2023 10:03:01 GMT 1:08:51 63cfeb3a3effa10011cf1f0e false https://twitter.com/TVShowPodcast 63cfeb3a3effa10011cf1f0e 61888882b183d20013a48bbe tv-futurist-sandra-lehner We talk to an expert on the future of television full 3 5 With traditional TV channels often having an average viewer age of over 60, and new media on the hunt to feed their spectacular growth, how can you build a bridge between the two? TV 'futurologist' Sandra Lehner talks to us about her work in navigating the future, from the metaverse to NFTs. In a long-awaited catch-up, Justin reports back from the Content London conference, and he talks to David about the various forms of 'fandom'. Plus all the usual news and features.

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]]> With traditional TV channels often having an average viewer age of over 60, and new media on the hunt to feed their spectacular growth, how can you build a bridge between the two? TV 'futurologist' Sandra Lehner talks to us about her work in navigating the future, from the metaverse to NFTs. In a long-awaited catch-up, Justin reports back from the Content London conference, and he talks to David about the various forms of 'fandom'. Plus all the usual news and features.

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]]> Casting Executive Andy Mallon Casting Executive Andy Mallon Mon, 28 Nov 2022 08:30:02 GMT 1:02:58 638433a52c177300103de81b false https://twitter.com/TVShowPodcast 638433a52c177300103de81b 61888882b183d20013a48bbe casting-executive-andy-mallon We look into how contestant applications are handled full 3 4 Contestants and contributors - where do they come from, and how are they selected? Our guest Andy Mallon is a casting Executive who has over a decade of experience finding people for quizzes, reality shows, dating shows and factual entertainment formats. Justin reports on the state of the streaming industry, while David recounts a recent trip to Manchester. Plus all the usual news and features.

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]]> Contestants and contributors - where do they come from, and how are they selected? Our guest Andy Mallon is a casting Executive who has over a decade of experience finding people for quizzes, reality shows, dating shows and factual entertainment formats. Justin reports on the state of the streaming industry, while David recounts a recent trip to Manchester. Plus all the usual news and features.

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]]> MIPCOM 2022 special with Axel Fiacco MIPCOM 2022 special with Axel Fiacco Wed, 09 Nov 2022 15:55:33 GMT 36:24 636bcd7505b0d9001217e4dc false https://twitter.com/TVShowPodcast 636bcd7505b0d9001217e4dc 61888882b183d20013a48bbe mip-tv-2022-special-with-axel-fiacco Devisor and media lecturer Axel Fiacco unpacks the latest formats from the MIP TV market full 3 3 Award-winning format devisor and international media lecturer Axel Fiacco writes 'Friday's Espresso', a weekly blog on the latest format trends (https://www.formatespresso.it/blog/). He joins Justin and David to unpack all the latest news and formats from the 2022 MIPCOM, the major European market for buying and selling formats and completed programming. They discuss what's new in unscripted genres such as dating (Love for the Ages, the Real Love Boat), social experiments (Rise & Fall, Out of Office), factual entertainment (Zero Sum Game, Hold the Front Page) and game shows (Finders Keepers). There's also discussion of the use of A.I., the benefits of chance meetings, opportunities to attend MIP for free, and the lack of big, ambitious formats.

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]]> Award-winning format devisor and international media lecturer Axel Fiacco writes 'Friday's Espresso', a weekly blog on the latest format trends (https://www.formatespresso.it/blog/). He joins Justin and David to unpack all the latest news and formats from the 2022 MIPCOM, the major European market for buying and selling formats and completed programming. They discuss what's new in unscripted genres such as dating (Love for the Ages, the Real Love Boat), social experiments (Rise & Fall, Out of Office), factual entertainment (Zero Sum Game, Hold the Front Page) and game shows (Finders Keepers). There's also discussion of the use of A.I., the benefits of chance meetings, opportunities to attend MIP for free, and the lack of big, ambitious formats.

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]]> Multicamera director Tony Gregory Multicamera director Tony Gregory Fri, 14 Oct 2022 10:19:30 GMT 1:12:32 6348faef4b2ce0001230e49c false https://twitter.com/TVShowPodcast 6348faef4b2ce0001230e49c 61888882b183d20013a48bbe multicamera-director-tony-gregory Tony Gregory gives us a precis of his knowledge of directing TV shows around the world full 3 2 Our special guest is multicamera TV director Tony Gregory, who's worked around the world on many major TV formats around the world, such as Big Brother, the Voice and Lego Masters. Justin and David argue about whether cricket or golf is the best sporting format, and we examine whether a Netflix show has a major flaw in it. Plus all the usual news and features.

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]]> Our special guest is multicamera TV director Tony Gregory, who's worked around the world on many major TV formats around the world, such as Big Brother, the Voice and Lego Masters. Justin and David argue about whether cricket or golf is the best sporting format, and we examine whether a Netflix show has a major flaw in it. Plus all the usual news and features.

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]]> <![CDATA[James Harkin from 'QI' and 'No Such Thing as a Fish']]> Fri, 23 Sep 2022 14:04:10 GMT 1:18:48 632dbcdab58ea30011e29544 false https://twitter.com/TVShowPodcast 632dbcdab58ea30011e29544 61888882b183d20013a48bbe james-harkin-from-qi-and-no-such-thing-as-a-fish full 3 1 James Harkin's career has led from doing accounts in a portacabin near Manchester to performing at the Sydney Opera House. He's responsible for a myriad of output from the offices of 'QI', from books and TV shows to radio programmes and live performances. He's also one-quarter of the international hit podcast 'No Such Thing as a Fish'. Justin and David finish off their mini-series on pitching, and discuss what makes a good location for a TV show. And - by popular demand! - there's the return of 'Fake or Format' and all the usual news.

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]]> James Harkin's career has led from doing accounts in a portacabin near Manchester to performing at the Sydney Opera House. He's responsible for a myriad of output from the offices of 'QI', from books and TV shows to radio programmes and live performances. He's also one-quarter of the international hit podcast 'No Such Thing as a Fish'. Justin and David finish off their mini-series on pitching, and discuss what makes a good location for a TV show. And - by popular demand! - there's the return of 'Fake or Format' and all the usual news.

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]]> <![CDATA["The Show & Tells" - guest objects compilation]]> Fri, 02 Sep 2022 12:51:54 GMT 38:17 6311fc6ba1f07d001238ace5 false https://twitter.com/TVShowPodcast 6311fc6ba1f07d001238ace5 61888882b183d20013a48bbe tv-show-tells-compilation1 full 2 14 At the end of every show of 'TV Show & Tell', we ask our special guest for an anecdote related to a particular object. As we approach our first anniversary, we present a special compilation of the curious & varied objects that our guests have brought with them. Thanks to everyone who's been part of the show in our first year.

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]]> At the end of every show of 'TV Show & Tell', we ask our special guest for an anecdote related to a particular object. As we approach our first anniversary, we present a special compilation of the curious & varied objects that our guests have brought with them. Thanks to everyone who's been part of the show in our first year.

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]]> End of Season 2 round-up End of Season 2 round-up Mon, 22 Aug 2022 02:58:19 GMT 59:28 6302f0cbdda1840012bf2a04 false https://twitter.com/TVShowPodcast 6302f0cbdda1840012bf2a04 61888882b183d20013a48bbe end-of-season-2-round-up Featuring Lynn Sutcliffe of Mighty Productions, and all the usual featurees full 2 13 David and Justin bring more news stories from the world of TV production. There's more from the 'How to Pitch' mini-series, this time taking a Hamiltonesque look at what happens in the room where it happens (assuming the commissioner turns up). We have more from our interview with the MD of Mighty Productions, Lynn Sutcliffe, and we take a trip down Scheduling Memory Lane.

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]]> David and Justin bring more news stories from the world of TV production. There's more from the 'How to Pitch' mini-series, this time taking a Hamiltonesque look at what happens in the room where it happens (assuming the commissioner turns up). We have more from our interview with the MD of Mighty Productions, Lynn Sutcliffe, and we take a trip down Scheduling Memory Lane.

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]]> <![CDATA[TV & radio legend Ross King MBE]]> Wed, 13 Jul 2022 10:41:31 GMT 1:00:27 62c99b3d081e8a0012c9deab false https://twitter.com/TVShowPodcast 62c99b3d081e8a0012c9deab 61888882b183d20013a48bbe tv-presenter-ross-king-mbe full 2 12 TV and radio presenter Ross King MBE is a winner of 4 News Emmys and 2 Sony Awards whose easy-going style has proved popular with audiences on both sides of the Atlantic and beyond. Ross gives some amazing insight on breaking into a highly competitive field, and how he's mastered a vast range of genres including news, magazine shows, quizzes, weather presenting, magazine formats and showbiz reporting. David and Justin discuss 'co-viewing' and the issues around 2nd series recommissions. Plus all the usual news, features and fun.

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]]> TV and radio presenter Ross King MBE is a winner of 4 News Emmys and 2 Sony Awards whose easy-going style has proved popular with audiences on both sides of the Atlantic and beyond. Ross gives some amazing insight on breaking into a highly competitive field, and how he's mastered a vast range of genres including news, magazine shows, quizzes, weather presenting, magazine formats and showbiz reporting. David and Justin discuss 'co-viewing' and the issues around 2nd series recommissions. Plus all the usual news, features and fun.

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]]> <![CDATA[Gameplay & interactivity expert Chris Goss]]> Fri, 01 Jul 2022 11:21:54 GMT 56:33 62beb3b61bbc1800135d92c3 false https://twitter.com/TVShowPodcast 62beb3b61bbc1800135d92c3 61888882b183d20013a48bbe gameplay-interactivity-expert-chris-goss Chris Goss reveals some of the secrets behind the computers that control TV game shows full 2 11 No matter where you live, there's a very good chance that you've seen the name of our special guest, Chris Goss, in the credits of a TV show. Chris has provided the computer systems that control the game play for a vast number of game shows including 'Who Wants to be a Millionaire' (in 60 territories), 'Deal or No Deal', 'The Weakest Link', '5 Gold Rings' and 'Million Pound Drop'. We also touch on various types of interactivity and VR systems. Meanwhile, David and Justin look at homegrown flops that became international hits, and the hidden rules of how long programmes need to be. We go back the the 1970's for 'Fake or Format?', and there's all the format news that's fit to print.

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]]> No matter where you live, there's a very good chance that you've seen the name of our special guest, Chris Goss, in the credits of a TV show. Chris has provided the computer systems that control the game play for a vast number of game shows including 'Who Wants to be a Millionaire' (in 60 territories), 'Deal or No Deal', 'The Weakest Link', '5 Gold Rings' and 'Million Pound Drop'. We also touch on various types of interactivity and VR systems. Meanwhile, David and Justin look at homegrown flops that became international hits, and the hidden rules of how long programmes need to be. We go back the the 1970's for 'Fake or Format?', and there's all the format news that's fit to print.

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]]> US game show producer Aaron Solomon US game show producer Aaron Solomon Thu, 23 Jun 2022 09:00:53 GMT 57:27 62b3a370d9c29a0012083989 false https://twitter.com/TVShowPodcast 62b3a370d9c29a0012083989 61888882b183d20013a48bbe us-game-show-producer-aaron-solomon Aaron Solomon lifts the lid on the mechanics of how game shows work full 2 10 Aaron Solomon has been a writer, format consultant and co-executive producer on a wide-range of US network shows, including Mental Samurai, Weakest Link, $100,000 Pyramid, and the version of The Joker's Wild presented by Snoop Dogg. He explains the hidden mechanics that are used to make game shows such as these tick. Meanwhile, David and Justin put their best foot forward for a job at the BBC, and David briefs Justin on some internet stories he's missed. Plus the usual format news and a tasty 'Fake or Format'. David's FREE question writing guide is here: https://tinyurl.com/quizbible1-2

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]]> Aaron Solomon has been a writer, format consultant and co-executive producer on a wide-range of US network shows, including Mental Samurai, Weakest Link, $100,000 Pyramid, and the version of The Joker's Wild presented by Snoop Dogg. He explains the hidden mechanics that are used to make game shows such as these tick. Meanwhile, David and Justin put their best foot forward for a job at the BBC, and David briefs Justin on some internet stories he's missed. Plus the usual format news and a tasty 'Fake or Format'. David's FREE question writing guide is here: https://tinyurl.com/quizbible1-2

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]]> <![CDATA[Pia Marquard, co-creator of 'Expedition Robinson' ('Survivor')]]> Mon, 30 May 2022 09:01:26 GMT 57:41 629427576d64ac0013b46b5a false https://twitter.com/TVShowPodcast 629427576d64ac0013b46b5a 61888882b183d20013a48bbe co-creator-of-survivor-pia-marquard full 2 9 Justin reports from Copenhagen, where he catches up with the experienced Danish TV executive Pia Marquard. She talks about co-creating 'Expedition Robinson' (the format now known internationally as 'Survivor'), as well as 'The Lyrics Board' and 'Race to Mars'. David poses a quiz about whether you could cut it as an executive producer, and there's a discussion on the best (and worst) ways of networking at television events. Plus, the latest format news and an unusually-devised game of 'Fake or Format?'.

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]]> Justin reports from Copenhagen, where he catches up with the experienced Danish TV executive Pia Marquard. She talks about co-creating 'Expedition Robinson' (the format now known internationally as 'Survivor'), as well as 'The Lyrics Board' and 'Race to Mars'. David poses a quiz about whether you could cut it as an executive producer, and there's a discussion on the best (and worst) ways of networking at television events. Plus, the latest format news and an unusually-devised game of 'Fake or Format?'.

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]]> Entertainment exec producer Sue Allison Entertainment exec producer Sue Allison Mon, 23 May 2022 09:36:36 GMT 1:01:18 628968f42dc2b10017bb0b25 false https://twitter.com/TVShowPodcast 628968f42dc2b10017bb0b25 61888882b183d20013a48bbe entertainment-exec-producer-sue-allison full 2 8 With 'The Chase' winning an award at the recent BAFTA TV awards, it's a good time to talk to the show's original series producer Sue Allison. She describes how the format was tweaked days before recording, and how the Chasers were cast. Justin and David discuss the pros and cons of the recently-announced sell-off of the UK's Channel 4. We use the metaphor of David's new television to discuss whether the audience's eyeballs are getting stretched too thinly. Sue returns to 'show & tell' a culturally-important artwork, and David sings during 'Fake or Format?'. Don't say we didn't warn you.

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]]> With 'The Chase' winning an award at the recent BAFTA TV awards, it's a good time to talk to the show's original series producer Sue Allison. She describes how the format was tweaked days before recording, and how the Chasers were cast. Justin and David discuss the pros and cons of the recently-announced sell-off of the UK's Channel 4. We use the metaphor of David's new television to discuss whether the audience's eyeballs are getting stretched too thinly. Sue returns to 'show & tell' a culturally-important artwork, and David sings during 'Fake or Format?'. Don't say we didn't warn you.

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]]> <![CDATA[BONUS EP: MIP TV location report, plus the 'Press Your Luck' scandal]]> Fri, 29 Apr 2022 14:00:54 GMT 21:12 626b3c98c86d49001252f3b2 false https://twitter.com/TVShowPodcast 626b3c98c86d49001252f3b2 61888882b183d20013a48bbe mip-tv-location-report-press-your-luck-scandal full 2 7 In this bonus episode Justin Scroggie is in Cannes, where he gives us a flavour of the atmosphere around the MIP TV festival and the formats being sold there. Also, we've got a bonus clip from our Bob Boden interview, where he talks about the infamous incident in 1984 when Michael Larson found a way of beating one of his shows. A copy of Bob's documentary "Big Bucks: The Press Your Luck Scandal" can be found here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KpO-2KeYFcM.

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]]> In this bonus episode Justin Scroggie is in Cannes, where he gives us a flavour of the atmosphere around the MIP TV festival and the formats being sold there. Also, we've got a bonus clip from our Bob Boden interview, where he talks about the infamous incident in 1984 when Michael Larson found a way of beating one of his shows. A copy of Bob's documentary "Big Bucks: The Press Your Luck Scandal" can be found here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KpO-2KeYFcM.

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]]> US game show exec producer Bob Boden US game show exec producer Bob Boden Fri, 22 Apr 2022 13:02:34 GMT 1:08:39 6261fe4ce8e03a0013a07555 false https://twitter.com/TVShowPodcast 6261fe4ce8e03a0013a07555 61888882b183d20013a48bbe us-game-show-exec-producer-bob-boden Legendary US executive producer Bob Boden takes us through his extensive career. full 2 6 Bob Boden knew he wanted to work in game shows from the age of 6. He since worked on shows such as The Price is Right, the $25,000 Pyramid, Card Sharks, Match Game, Press Your Luck and (currently) Funny You Should Ask. He also takes us through how he helped to develop Greed at the height of Millionaire Mania in a matter of days. Justin and David finally get around to talk about what a format actually is, and also define the word Galapagosization. Plus 'Fake or Format' and the usual news roundup.

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]]> Bob Boden knew he wanted to work in game shows from the age of 6. He since worked on shows such as The Price is Right, the $25,000 Pyramid, Card Sharks, Match Game, Press Your Luck and (currently) Funny You Should Ask. He also takes us through how he helped to develop Greed at the height of Millionaire Mania in a matter of days. Justin and David finally get around to talk about what a format actually is, and also define the word Galapagosization. Plus 'Fake or Format' and the usual news roundup.

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]]> <![CDATA[Format rights lawyer & 'crisis PR' expert Jonathan Coad]]> Mon, 04 Apr 2022 13:50:17 GMT 1:07:26 624ac4cb11b068001441e1a1 false https://twitter.com/TVShowPodcast 624ac4cb11b068001441e1a1 61888882b183d20013a48bbe format-rights-lawyer-crisis-pr-expert-jonathan-coad Jonathan Coad explains how formats are protected, and his work in handling celebrity PR. full 2 5 Jonathan Coad is a media lawyer who is an expert in format rights, having worked on notable cases for 'I'm A Celebrity...' and 'The Great British Bake Off'. He explains how those formats were defended, and what practical steps devisors can take to protect themselves. Later, he also gives us a glimpse into the world of 'crisis PR' - being the person that celebrities turn to when a negative news story is about to break. There's also Part 2 in David & Justin's occasional series on how to pitch, and the usual news and features.

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]]> Jonathan Coad is a media lawyer who is an expert in format rights, having worked on notable cases for 'I'm A Celebrity...' and 'The Great British Bake Off'. He explains how those formats were defended, and what practical steps devisors can take to protect themselves. Later, he also gives us a glimpse into the world of 'crisis PR' - being the person that celebrities turn to when a negative news story is about to break. There's also Part 2 in David & Justin's occasional series on how to pitch, and the usual news and features.

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]]> Prolific TV music composer Paul Farrer Prolific TV music composer Paul Farrer Fri, 04 Mar 2022 14:57:00 GMT 58:51 62200f4aa2fe7100137b0e9f false https://twitter.com/TVShowPodcast 62200f4aa2fe7100137b0e9f 61888882b183d20013a48bbe tv-composer-paul-farrer Paul Farrer explains what gives TV music its pulse full 2 4 We talk to Paul Farrer, whose extensive musical career as a TV composer spans more than 150 shows, including 'The Weakest Link', 'The Wheel', 'Dancing on Ice' and 'The Chase'. Paul's also the devisor of his own ITV game show format, '1000 Heartbeats', which has sold internationally. With Big Jet TV hitting the news recently, David and Justin take a look over the threat posed by niche broadcasting, and chew over what makes food formats so appetising to viewers.

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]]> We talk to Paul Farrer, whose extensive musical career as a TV composer spans more than 150 shows, including 'The Weakest Link', 'The Wheel', 'Dancing on Ice' and 'The Chase'. Paul's also the devisor of his own ITV game show format, '1000 Heartbeats', which has sold internationally. With Big Jet TV hitting the news recently, David and Justin take a look over the threat posed by niche broadcasting, and chew over what makes food formats so appetising to viewers.

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]]> Adjudicator Olivia van der Werff from Beyond Dispute Adjudicator Olivia van der Werff from Beyond Dispute Wed, 23 Feb 2022 15:00:00 GMT 55:29 62163d8357e5290013147e63 false https://twitter.com/TVShowPodcast 62163d8357e5290013147e63 61888882b183d20013a48bbe adjudicator-olivia-van-der-werff-from-beyond-dispute Olivia van der Werff tells us about her work in keeping quiz shows fair full 2 3 Olivia van der Werff from adjudication company Beyond Dispute tells us about how she keeps things fair, and how she kept Britain's love for cake going even during lockdown. Justin explains what happens at a TV formats market, while David's quiz is a cautionary tale in how even the easiest questions can have the most surprising answers. Plus all the latest TV news, Olivia's "Show & Tell" item and another round of "Fake or Format?".

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]]> Olivia van der Werff from adjudication company Beyond Dispute tells us about how she keeps things fair, and how she kept Britain's love for cake going even during lockdown. Justin explains what happens at a TV formats market, while David's quiz is a cautionary tale in how even the easiest questions can have the most surprising answers. Plus all the latest TV news, Olivia's "Show & Tell" item and another round of "Fake or Format?".

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]]> Producer and ex-Comedy Central commissioner Chris Curley Producer and ex-Comedy Central commissioner Chris Curley Thu, 10 Feb 2022 15:00:11 GMT 57:50 62047f43d61cde001217f97a false https://twitter.com/TVShowPodcast 62047f43d61cde001217f97a 61888882b183d20013a48bbe producer-and-former-commissioner-chris-curley Chris Curley, founder of CurleyVision, talks production and commissioning full 2 2 Chris Curley chats about his interesting and colourful career in TV to date, from working with Peter Kay to founding his own production company, CurleyVision. He also talks about his time as the commissioner for Comedy Central UK, and gives his views on how the industry needs to change. Justin and David dive into the basics of pitching your ideas to commissioners, and try to demystify where ratings figures come from. Finally, there's a couple of 'revolutionary' shows to consider in 'Fake or Format?'.

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]]> Chris Curley chats about his interesting and colourful career in TV to date, from working with Peter Kay to founding his own production company, CurleyVision. He also talks about his time as the commissioner for Comedy Central UK, and gives his views on how the industry needs to change. Justin and David dive into the basics of pitching your ideas to commissioners, and try to demystify where ratings figures come from. Finally, there's a couple of 'revolutionary' shows to consider in 'Fake or Format?'.

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]]> <![CDATA[TikTok star & "Blown Away" presenter Nick Uhas, with producer Donna Luke]]> Wed, 02 Feb 2022 15:00:00 GMT 59:58 61f9d6f1bee0e30012902b88 false https://twitter.com/tvshowpodcast 61f9d6f1bee0e30012902b88 61888882b183d20013a48bbe presenter-nick-uhas-producer-donna-luke Social media star and TV presenter Nick Uhas explains how he built his modern media career full 2 1 YouTube and TikTok star Nick Uhas explains how he has built a modern entertainment career, from inline skater, to science communicator, to contestant on Big Brother and AGT, to presenter of the Netflix glass blowing competition "Blown Away". Donna Luke, who produces that show, joins us later to explain how they triumphed despite hugely challenging conditions. Regular hosts Justin Scroggie and David Bodycombe chat about returning contestants, the tricky issue of "Who goes first?", and it's all to play for in a new season of "Fake or Format?".

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]]> YouTube and TikTok star Nick Uhas explains how he has built a modern entertainment career, from inline skater, to science communicator, to contestant on Big Brother and AGT, to presenter of the Netflix glass blowing competition "Blown Away". Donna Luke, who produces that show, joins us later to explain how they triumphed despite hugely challenging conditions. Regular hosts Justin Scroggie and David Bodycombe chat about returning contestants, the tricky issue of "Who goes first?", and it's all to play for in a new season of "Fake or Format?".

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]]> <![CDATA[BONUS EP: Tom Scott talks about "Money"]]> Mon, 24 Jan 2022 10:48:35 GMT 49:55 61ee840216f3680014cc1457 false https://twitter.com/tvshowpodcast 61ee840216f3680014cc1457 61888882b183d20013a48bbe tom-scott-talks-about-money full 2 Educational YouTuber Tom Scott joins Justin and David to discuss "Money", his original show for the Nebula streaming network (on which David also worked as Games Producer). Five people are brought to a room containing $10,000 to play a series of games that all contain a central dilemma - group profit or personal gain? An omnibus of all five shows are now available to watch free on Tom's YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FJSI7QTAt_o

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]]> Educational YouTuber Tom Scott joins Justin and David to discuss "Money", his original show for the Nebula streaming network (on which David also worked as Games Producer). Five people are brought to a room containing $10,000 to play a series of games that all contain a central dilemma - group profit or personal gain? An omnibus of all five shows are now available to watch free on Tom's YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FJSI7QTAt_o

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]]> <![CDATA["The Weakest Link" special: Lynn Sutcliffe, Will Charles and Aaron Solomon]]> Fri, 24 Dec 2021 10:00:17 GMT 45:45 61c5608339c72500130527b2 false https://twitter.com/tvshowpodcast 61c5608339c72500130527b2 61888882b183d20013a48bbe the-weakest-link-special-lynn-will-aaron Three creatives talk about their roles on the successful BBC elimination quiz full 1 5 As "The Weakest Link" returns to the BBC, we speak with three creatives who've been intimately involved in the highly-successful quiz format. Lynn Sutcliffe (now M.D. of Mighty Productions) explains how she helped develop the initial idea of a week-long holiday competition into an intensive psychological battle. Next, Will Charles explains how the show's iconic lighting design came about, somewhat by accident. Finally, Aaron Solomon explains how he re-evaluated the format for modern audiences in his role of co-exec producer on NBC's version in the US.

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]]> As "The Weakest Link" returns to the BBC, we speak with three creatives who've been intimately involved in the highly-successful quiz format. Lynn Sutcliffe (now M.D. of Mighty Productions) explains how she helped develop the initial idea of a week-long holiday competition into an intensive psychological battle. Next, Will Charles explains how the show's iconic lighting design came about, somewhat by accident. Finally, Aaron Solomon explains how he re-evaluated the format for modern audiences in his role of co-exec producer on NBC's version in the US.

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]]> With international TV showrunner Simon Lythgoe With international TV showrunner Simon Lythgoe Tue, 21 Dec 2021 16:00:00 GMT 54:47 61c1f707ad0cb300122401da false https://twitter.com/tvshowpodcast 61c1f707ad0cb300122401da 61888882b183d20013a48bbe with-international-tv-showrunner-simon-lythgoe full 1 4 Top international TV producer Simon Lythgoe shares his amazing career with us, from formative experiences with Miss Piggy and the 'Gladiators', and working alongside his father, choreographer (and, later, TV judge) Nigel Lythgoe. He recounts his extensive experience in the UK, Australia and USA, and explains his role in creating reality TV as we know it, from 'Pop Idol' to 'American Idol' to 'So You Think You Can Dance'. David and Justin reveal the dirty secrets of how television lies to you, and discuss how the 1969 Eurovision Song Contest is the TV producer's idea of a rules nightmare. Simon returns to explain how a can of soda can help sell a TV show, and will Justin get a score on the board in this week's 'Fake or Format'?

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]]> Top international TV producer Simon Lythgoe shares his amazing career with us, from formative experiences with Miss Piggy and the 'Gladiators', and working alongside his father, choreographer (and, later, TV judge) Nigel Lythgoe. He recounts his extensive experience in the UK, Australia and USA, and explains his role in creating reality TV as we know it, from 'Pop Idol' to 'American Idol' to 'So You Think You Can Dance'. David and Justin reveal the dirty secrets of how television lies to you, and discuss how the 1969 Eurovision Song Contest is the TV producer's idea of a rules nightmare. Simon returns to explain how a can of soda can help sell a TV show, and will Justin get a score on the board in this week's 'Fake or Format'?

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]]> <![CDATA[With 'University Challenge' star Bobby Seagull]]> Tue, 30 Nov 2021 15:00:48 GMT 57:49 61a609fa40c4680012fd4860 false https://twitter.com/TVShowPodcast 61a609fa40c4680012fd4860 61888882b183d20013a48bbe with-university-challenge-star-bobby-seagull Bobby talks all things maths and quiz with us full 1 3 Part-time maths teacher, presenter and top-flight quizzer Bobby Seagull joins us to talk through his TV CV so far. We discuss his new-found fame from 'University Challenge', and how that has led on to presenting science documentaries, showbiz appearances and his regular role on Channel 4's 'The Answer Trap'. David and Justin talk about continuity problems, and how to embed 'playalong' in new TV ideas. Keep listening to find out who will win this week's round of 'Fake or Format', before Bobby shows us an object that physically can't exist?!

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]]> Part-time maths teacher, presenter and top-flight quizzer Bobby Seagull joins us to talk through his TV CV so far. We discuss his new-found fame from 'University Challenge', and how that has led on to presenting science documentaries, showbiz appearances and his regular role on Channel 4's 'The Answer Trap'. David and Justin talk about continuity problems, and how to embed 'playalong' in new TV ideas. Keep listening to find out who will win this week's round of 'Fake or Format', before Bobby shows us an object that physically can't exist?!

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]]> <![CDATA[With 'The Wheel' exec producer Tom Blakeson]]> Mon, 22 Nov 2021 16:00:10 GMT 52:50 619acca2eee90800136734f8 false https://twitter.com/TVShowPodcast 619acca2eee90800136734f8 61888882b183d20013a48bbe with-the-wheel-exec-producer-tom-blakeson Tom Blakeson talks about working on his hit shows full 1 2 Joining David and Justin is top executive producer Tom Blakeson, who's been involved with a string of hit shows including 'Pointless', 'The Million Pound Drop', 'Golden Balls' and 'The Wheel'. We discover an interesting quirk in the rules for 'Family Fortunes', and there's another round of 'Fake or Format?'. Finally, Tom brings an unusual piece of plumbing to show us.

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]]> Joining David and Justin is top executive producer Tom Blakeson, who's been involved with a string of hit shows including 'Pointless', 'The Million Pound Drop', 'Golden Balls' and 'The Wheel'. We discover an interesting quirk in the rules for 'Family Fortunes', and there's another round of 'Fake or Format?'. Finally, Tom brings an unusual piece of plumbing to show us.

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]]> <![CDATA[With guest Alex Horne from 'Taskmaster']]> Mon, 08 Nov 2021 03:16:14 GMT 1:03:07 6188967e64f92b00194c9b53 false https://twitter.com/TVShowPodcast 6188967e64f92b00194c9b53 61888882b183d20013a48bbe alex-horne-from-taskmaster full 1 1 Alex Horne, the devisor and co-presenter of 'Taskmaster' joins us to discuss tasks, treasure hunts, 'Countdown', Belgium and golf. There's also the latest format news, 'What We've Been Watching', 'Ask the Doctor' and the inaugural game of 'Fake or Format?'. Finally, Alex brings something to 'show and tell' us to demonstrate how he gets his ideas.

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]]> Alex Horne, the devisor and co-presenter of 'Taskmaster' joins us to discuss tasks, treasure hunts, 'Countdown', Belgium and golf. There's also the latest format news, 'What We've Been Watching', 'Ask the Doctor' and the inaugural game of 'Fake or Format?'. Finally, Alex brings something to 'show and tell' us to demonstrate how he gets his ideas.

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