Insiders: The TV Podcast

Sky buys ITV: How will this change what we see on TV?

TV Insiders Peter Fincham and Jimmy Mulville discuss Count Binface, the BBC's World Cup cost saving efforts, Sky's ITV purchase, and Peppa Pig using A.I. Topics discussed:Farage vs Count BinfaceBBC not going to the US in the World Cup Quarter Finals The Sky/ITV deal Peppa Pig using A.I. for its younger voice actors Chapters:00:00 Intro01:12 Farage vs Count Binface03:20 The BBC's World Cup cost saving efforts09:27 Sky's ITV deal29:19 Peppa Pig + A.I. Have a question, opinion or suggestion? Leave a comment on Spotify or YouTube, find us on socials @InsidersTVPod, or email us at podcasts@hattrick.com.If you enjoyed the episode, please like, subscribe, and share the podcast with a friend — it really helps us grow.#CountBinface #NigelFarage #BBC #ITV #FifaWorldCup2026 #Sky #ITV #PeppaPig #GeneWilder Jimmy Mulville is the co-founder and Chief Executive of Hat Trick Productions. His list of hit shows includes Have I Got News For You, Father Ted, Derry Girls, Outnumbered, and Episodes. In the US Hat Trick launched Whose Line Is It Anyway in 1997 which ran on ABC for seven years and was the first British series to be recreated for American network television by a British producer.Peter Fincham ran TalkBack, where he executive produced many of their biggest shows including I’m Alan Partridge, Never Mind The Buzzcocks, and Da Ali G Show. He went on to be Controller of BBC1, then he was Director of Television at ITV, before returning to the independent sector as the co-CEO of Expectation, the company behind Clarkson's Farm and Alma's Not Normal. New episodes every Friday. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jimmy & Peter Answer Your Questions

TV Insiders Peter Fincham and Jimmy Mulville address your comments and questions regarding the BBC's Sarah Everard drama, axing long-running TV shows, Claude writing quiz show questions, as well as discussing Michael Grade's recent comments about terms of trade. Topics discussed:Michael Grade's comments regarding terms of trade The BBC's Sarah Everard dramaExploitative true crime showsTV quiz show question writingClaude and the use of AI in TVAxing long-running TV showsChapters:00:00 Intro01:12 Michael Grade's comments regarding terms of trade09:59 Question 1) regarding the BBC's Sarah Everard drama12:11 Question 2) regarding the BBC's Sarah Everard drama13:26 Statement from Lindsay Salt, BBC Director of Drama19:16 Question 3) regarding exploitative true crime TV shows20:49 Question 4) some dramatisations are simply poor taste23:09 Questions from Kenton Allen24:16 Question 5) regarding TV quiz show question writing and AI29:59 Peter's Bob Dylan quiz35:01 Question 6) regarding the axing of long-running TV shows37:09 Outro Have a question, opinion or suggestion? Leave a comment on Spotify or YouTube, find us on socials @InsidersTVPod, or email us at podcasts@hattrick.com.If you enjoyed the episode, please like, subscribe, and share the podcast with a friend — it really helps us grow.#MichaelGrade #BBC #BBCDrama #SarahEverard #TrueCrime #KentonAllen #Quiz #QuizShows #Mastermind #BobDylan #TheBill #GMTVJimmy Mulville is the co-founder and Chief Executive of Hat Trick Productions. His list of hit shows includes Have I Got News For You, Father Ted, Derry Girls, Outnumbered, and Episodes. In the US Hat Trick launched Whose Line Is It Anyway in 1997 which ran on ABC for seven years and was the first British series to be recreated for American network television by a British producer.Peter Fincham ran TalkBack, where he executive produced many of their biggest shows including I’m Alan Partridge, Never Mind The Buzzcocks, and Da Ali G Show. He went on to be Controller of BBC1, then he was Director of Television at ITV, before returning to the independent sector as the co-CEO of Expectation, the company behind Clarkson's Farm and Alma's Not Normal. New episodes every Friday.YouTube: / @insiderstvpodcastEmail: podcasts@hattrick.comInstagram: @InsidersTVPod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The World Cup Coverage Battle | BBC's 500 Job Cuts | The Government's Social Media Green Paper

TV Insiders Peter Fincham and Jimmy Mulville tackle the World Cup coverage battle, the TV Festival's Manchester move, the BBC's 500 job cuts, and the Government's social media green paper - recorded on the UK's hottest June day on record! Topics discussed:The UK's Prime MinisterEngland cs GhanaThe World Cup coverage battle between the BBC & ITVThe Edinburgh TV Festival moving to Manchester The BBC's 500 job cutsThe Government's social media green paperChapters:00:00 Intro01:30 The UK's next PM02:06 England vs Ghana02:32 What's on the show today?03:13 The World Cup coverage battle10:00 The Edinburgh TV Festival moves to Manchester14:30 Hydration Break14:53 The BBC's 500 job cuts25:01 The Government's social media green paper35:25 Outro Have a question, opinion or suggestion? Leave a comment on Spotify or YouTube, find us on socials @InsidersTVPod, or email us at podcasts@hattrick.com.If you enjoyed the episode, please like, subscribe, and share the podcast with a friend — it really helps us grow.#PrimeMinister #AndyBurnham #England #FIFAWorldCup2026 #BBC #ITV #HydrationBreak #EdinburghTVFestival #Manchester #UKGovernment #GreenPaper #YouTube Jimmy Mulville is the co-founder and Chief Executive of Hat Trick Productions. His list of hit shows includes Have I Got News For You, Father Ted, Derry Girls, Outnumbered, and Episodes. In the US Hat Trick launched Whose Line Is It Anyway in 1997 which ran on ABC for seven years and was the first British series to be recreated for American network television by a British producer. Peter Fincham ran TalkBack, where he executive produced many of their biggest shows including I’m Alan Partridge, Never Mind The Buzzcocks, and Da Ali G Show. He went on to be Controller of BBC1, then he was Director of Television at ITV, before returning to the independent sector as the co-CEO of Expectation, the company behind Clarkson's Farm and Alma's Not Normal. New episodes every Friday.YouTube: / @insiderstvpodcast Email: podcasts@hattrick.comInstagram: @InsidersTVPod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We Want Your Questions!

You can send questions to our email – podcasts@hattrick.comDM us a question on Instagram – we're @insiderstvpodOr comment your question on this episode on Spotify or our most recent episode on YouTubeThanks so much everyone – see you Friday! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

C4's Charlie Perkins on Comedy

TV Insiders Peter Fincham and Jimmy Mulville are joined by Channel 4's Head of Comedy Charlie Perkins to discuss the importance of comedy for a channel identity, monetising comedy on YouTube, SNL's budget, talent deals and how hit comedies can prove a good investment years after their first release.Topics discussed:Channel 4's sitcom commissionsComedy + YouTubeSNL UKNew comedy talentProducer's rightsMonetising comedy on YouTubeChapters:00:00 Intro02:40 Channel 4's sitcom commissions04:25 The value of comedy08:10 Comedy on digital platforms09:27 The trickle down effect in comedy11:45 SNL UK's on C4?14:13 TV + Comedy talent19:45 Will YouTube change how we make TV?27:26 How to monetise comedy on YouTube38:07 What's your pitch for more comedy on Channel 4?Have a question, opinion or suggestion? Leave a comment on Spotify or YouTube, find us on socials @InsidersTVPod, or email us at podcasts@hattrick.com.If you enjoyed the episode, please like, subscribe, and share the podcast with a friend — it really helps us grow.#Comedy #Channel4 #SNLUK #YouTube #DontHugMeImScared Jimmy Mulville is the co-founder and Chief Executive of Hat Trick Productions. His list of hit shows includes Have I Got News For You, Father Ted, Derry Girls, Outnumbered, and Episodes. In the US Hat Trick launched Whose Line Is It Anyway in 1997 which ran on ABC for seven years and was the first British series to be recreated for American network television by a British producer. Peter Fincham ran TalkBack, where he executive produced many of their biggest shows including I’m Alan Partridge, Never Mind The Buzzcocks, and Da Ali G Show. He went on to be Controller of BBC1, then he was Director of Television at ITV, before returning to the independent sector as the co-CEO of Expectation, the company behind Clarkson's Farm and Alma's Not Normal. New episodes every Friday.YouTube: / @insiderstvpodcast Email: podcasts@hattrick.comInstagram: @InsidersTVPod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.