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

Episodes

Joe Lycett’s live pub ambitions and how ITV's The Blame tackles misogyny in the police

08 Oct 2026

35m

The Future of Channel 4: What’s next for a broadcaster facing a brutal reset?

01 Oct 2026

26m

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Channel 4 is undergoing a significant restructuring, shedding 340 roles—roughly 28% of its workforce—including 50% of its commissioning team. This move aims to protect the content budget by shifting toward a "fewer, bigger, better" commissioning model, while the broadcaster simultaneously seeks to streamline operations...

Edinburgh TV Festival Special

28 Aug 2026

39m

Channel 4 special: What do indies want from the broadcaster's new content bosses?

30 Jul 2026

35m

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Channel 4 faces a critical transition as it seeks a new Director of Programs to define its future content strategy. Industry experts Camilla Lewis, Thom Gulseven, and Stu Richards argue that the broadcaster requires a visionary leader capable of restoring joy and surprise to its output rather than relying on algorithmi...

What's happening to support freelancers? (plus Ed Gamble's unacceptable TV opinion)

23 Jul 2026

36m

Matt Brittin’s appointment as the 18th Director General of the BBC marks a pivotal shift for the corporation as it navigates charter renewal, significant job cuts, and a crisis of public trust. Brittin’s tech-focused background at Google offers potential for modernizing distribution and audience engagement, though he f...