A weekly podcast featuring opinionated international content industry business leaders and journalists joining Boom! PR's Justin Crosby to discuss the week's to...
Buy tickets to the TellyCast How to Make Money in Digital eventTrigger Happy TV became a cultural phenomenon when it hit screens 25 years ago, introducing a new style of anarchic, surreal hidden-camera comedy that still resonates today. In this special episode of TellyCast, Dom Joly joins Justin Crosby to look back at the madness of making the show, the secrets behind its success, and why you can’t make comedy by committee.With Trigger Happy TV hitting the road for the first time ever, Dom reveals how he’s bringing hidden-camera chaos to a live audience and whether prank comedy still has the same bite in a world of social media and viral video. He also shares behind-the-scenes stories from his career, including encounters with the police, near-missed sketches, and why people still misquote his most famous moment.Plus, Dom talks about his second career as a travel writer, his dream TV project, and why he’s still waiting for a commissioner to call.🎧 Listen now for a no-holds-barred deep dive into one of TV’s most innovative and rebellious comedy shows.🔗 Tickets for the Trigger Happy TV live tour available at www.domjoly.tvSign up for The Drop newsletterSupport the showSubscribe to the TellyCast YouTube channel for exclusive TV industry videosFollow us on LinkedInConnect with Justin on LinkedINTellyCast videos on YouTubeTellyCast websiteTellyCast instaTellyCast TwitterTellyCast TikTok
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ITV Studios London Screenings Special
This week, we get an inside look at ITV Studios’ biggest event of the year at London Screenings, where global buyers gather to shop for the TV hits of the future. In this special episode, Justin speaks to ITV Studios executives Ruth Berry, Julian Bellamy, Cecilie Olsen and Kate Barnes about the company’s latest formats, dramas, and unscripted shows, including high-profile titles like Cold Water, Code of Silence, and The Guest.From the 70th anniversary of ITV to the rise of digital-first content with Zoom 55, this episode explores the evolving strategies that are shaping ITV Studios’ future. Guests include David Ireland, the creator of Cold Water, actor Andrew Lincoln, who discusses his return to British drama and Jimmy Doherty on his new show Jimmy Doherty's Big Bear Rescue. Plus, Eve Myles gives us insight into The Guest, and Seb Illis from Plimsoll Productions reveals details about Extreme Planet Earth. Sign up for The Drop newsletterSupport the showSubscribe to the TellyCast YouTube channel for exclusive TV industry videosFollow us on LinkedInConnect with Justin on LinkedINTellyCast videos on YouTubeTellyCast websiteTellyCast instaTellyCast TwitterTellyCast TikTok
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TheSoul Publishing's Victor Potrel
In this episode of TellyCast, host Justin Crosby sits down with Victor Potrol, SVP of Partnerships & Creator Services at TheSoul Publishing, one of the biggest players in digital-first content. With billions of views across YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok, TheSoul Publishing has mastered audience engagement at scale.Victor shares insights into the company’s growth strategy, platform adaptability, and monetisation in an evolving digital ecosystem. They discuss the impact of AI on content creation, the importance of localisation, and how TheSoul Publishing maintains a competitive edge. Plus, with CPMs fluctuating, how is the company navigating the financial side of digital media?Victor also shares his Story of the Week and picks his Hero of the Week and Who’s in the Bin!Sign up for The Drop newsletterSupport the showSubscribe to the TellyCast YouTube channel for exclusive TV industry videosFollow us on LinkedInConnect with Justin on LinkedINTellyCast videos on YouTubeTellyCast websiteTellyCast instaTellyCast TwitterTellyCast TikTok
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Is the UK's TV Commissioning System Still Fit for Purpose? | TellyCast Podcast
In this episode of TellyCast, host Justin Crosby dives into one of the biggest debates in the industry—does the UK’s TV commissioning system still work in 2025, or is it time for a major reset?Joining Justin is Ed Sayer, former commissioner-turned-producer, who shares his unique perspective from both sides of the fence. He discusses the challenges producers face, the realities of commissioning, and whether commissioners are unfairly criticised. From the infamous “commissioning hell” to issues around feedback, IP ownership, cash flow, and shifting priorities, Ed lays out the hard truths of the system.Later, an anonymous Secret Producer joins the conversation to reveal how the “fewer, bigger, better” commissioning strategy is squeezing out smaller and mid-sized indies, making it harder than ever to break through with ambitious projects.Is the commissioning process outdated? Are small indies being pushed out? And what’s the future for TV producers in an era of consolidation and risk aversion? Tune in for an unfiltered discussion on the state of the industry.Sign up for The Drop newsletterSupport the showSubscribe to the TellyCast YouTube channel for exclusive TV industry videosFollow us on LinkedInConnect with Justin on LinkedINTellyCast videos on YouTubeTellyCast websiteTellyCast instaTellyCast TwitterTellyCast TikTok
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Platforms for Growth; TikTok, Snapchat & Twitch | TellyCast Digital Content Forum
An exclusive look into the latest developments and opportunities on TikTok, Twitch, and Snapchat with this panel discussion from the TellyCast Digital Content Forum, recorded live at BFI Southbank on 7 November 2024. Moderated by Deadline's Stewart Clarke and featuring Ed Lindeman from TikTok, Josh Bloom from Twitch, and Lucy Luke from Snapchat, this session dives into how these platforms are evolving and the strategies media publishers and creators can use to succeed in the digital landscape.From monetisation strategies to integrating legacy content and navigating cultural moments, this panel is a must-watch for creators, brands, and media professionals looking to thrive on these platforms.Sign up for The Drop newsletterSupport the showSubscribe to the TellyCast YouTube channel for exclusive TV industry videosFollow us on LinkedInConnect with Justin on LinkedINTellyCast videos on YouTubeTellyCast websiteTellyCast instaTellyCast TwitterTellyCast TikTok
A weekly podcast featuring opinionated international content industry business leaders and journalists joining Boom! PR's Justin Crosby to discuss the week's top industry news stories. In each episode we discuss key business developments around the world and look forward to the big moments in the week ahead. New episode every Thursday.
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