
Old friends Peter Fincham and Jimmy Mulville are the ultimate TV insiders, and in their new podcast, they'll share their insights and analysis of the goings on in the world of television. In short, they're going to get together once a week to gossip!
Jimmy is the co-founder and Chief Executive of Hat Trick Productions. His hit shows include Have I Got News For You (series 69 now airing), Father Te... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 54 | Founded | a year ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Category | TV & Film | |||

This week, Peter and Jimmy discuss Christopher Eccleston’s claim that TV executives think audiences are “stupid”, and swap war stories from the front line of tricky commissioning meetings.
Later, they chat about the actors and producers in the US ra... more
This week, Peter and Jimmy ask whether the arrival of HBO Max might be nudging us all dangerously close to peak demand for subscription services. Does the subscription model thrive as much on inertia as it does on the content they offer? And is that ... more
Jimmy and Peter are joined by former Director General Greg Dyke as he talks the highs and lows of his time running the BBC, and what advice he’d give to Matt Brittin as he prepares to take on the top job.
During his 4 years as DG, Dyke oversaw huge... more
This week, Peter and Jimmy discuss the challenges that lie ahead for Matt Brittin as he’s (finally) confirmed as the next DG. While he’s doubtless a vastly able and experienced corporate leader, his in-tray already looks unenviable. We wish him well.... more
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Really enjoying this. Good insights and insider indiscretions.
Glad Mulville still has some bite behind his bark.
A very entertaining listen, Jimmy is particularly funny. Occasionally they do sound like 2 privileged older white men and this is not helped by the fact that ALL their guests are white older men like them too. Bit of an echo chamber. Apart from this it is a must listen.
Peter!! Please stop interrupting Jimmy. Great show chaps. Always entertaining
Excellent, informative insights. Feel like I have learnt a lot.
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Industry insiders discuss the shifting TV landscape with a focus on public funding, streaming, and the consolidation of production power. Episodes blend sharp analysis of BBC funding, the rise of mega-indies, and platform strategies with candid anecdotes from executives and producers, plus timely takes on creator economies, big-format franchises, and the evolving role of public broadcasters. A notable edge comes from long-tenured figures who frequently connect historical industry patterns to today's decision-making, offering listeners practical context for pitching guests, navigating sponsorships, or evaluating opportunities in UK and global television.
A standout trait is the duo's willingness to challenge conventional wisdom with industr... more
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