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Insiders: The TV Podcast

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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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Recent Guests

Greg Dyke
Former Director General of the BBC (2000-2004)
BBC (former DG)
Episode: Greg Dyke on the BBC’s new DG, how to get your staff on side & the importance of public service broadcasting
Amol Rajan
Broadcaster; presenter (Today Programme, University Challenge, Amol Rajan Interviews)
BBC; presenter
Episode: Amol Rajan on leaving the Today Programme, the BBC's future and leaping into the "Digital Narnia" of the creator economy
Lisa McGee
Brilliant writer and creator of Derry Girls and How to Get to Heaven from Belfast
Netflix (How to Get to Heaven from Belfast)
Episode: Lisa McGee on creating How to Get to Heaven from Belfast & what the future holds for Derry Girls
Gill Wilson
Head of Factual, Plum Pictures; former Channel 4 commissioning editor; founder of Bessie
Plum Pictures
Episode: ITV’s picture-in-picture ads, day drinking with Claudia Winkleman and the Wild West era of 90s reality TV (with Gill Wilson)
Kenton Allen
Spectacularly successful and award-winning producer; runs Big Talk Studios
Big Talk Studios
Episode: The Cup of Tea That Led to Ludwig, TV’s Algorithmic Future & Cancellation Nightmares w/ Kenton Allen
Tim Hincks
Co‑CEO of Expectation
Expectation
Episode: Why The Traitors Changed Format, will Disney buy Taylor Swift and can YouTube rule TV? (with Tim Hincks)
Owen Braben
Audience member and questioner at Content London Q&A
Episode: More pressure on BBC Chair Samir Shah, Gary Lineker’s big money Netflix deal, and a Q&A at Content London.
Andy Wilman
Legendary producer, former executive producer of Top Gear, The Grand Tour, and current producer of Clarkson's Farm.
Expectation
Episode: Andy Wilman on Top Gear, The Grand Tour, and Clarkson’s Farm.
Alex Mahon
CEO of Channel 4 and speaker at the Creative Broadcast Creative AI Summit
Channel 4
Episode: The BBC’s legal stand off with Donald Trump, Sky’s bid for ITV, and Alex Mahon’s take on TV’s AI future.

Hosts

Peter Fincham
Co-host and television executive with leadership experience at BBC1 and ITV; later co-CEO of Expectation, involved in high-profile productions and industry analysis.
Jimmy Mulville
Co-host and Hat Trick Productions founder; veteran TV producer involved in major UK formats and theatre/film ventures.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 36 ratings
  • Excellent

    Really enjoying this. Good insights and insider indiscretions.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    TIEITM
    United Kingdom13 days ago
  • Casually brilliant

    Glad Mulville still has some bite behind his bark.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ❤️Radio4Comedy
    Netherlands25 days ago
  • Good

    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.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    LOLAGIRL 2
    United Kingdom2 months ago
  • Entertaining but…

    Peter!! Please stop interrupting Jimmy. Great show chaps. Always entertaining

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    MikeGuitar777
    United Kingdom8 months ago
  • Excellent

    Excellent, informative insights. Feel like I have learnt a lot.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Scottie Glenn
    United Kingdoma year ago

Listeners Say

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Very insightful, especially for those interested in UK TV production and funding.
A bit of occasional repetition, but high-quality analysis and anecdotes.
Entertaining and informative with insider knowledge.
Shows strength in industry context; guests are well-chosen and relevant.

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How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

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#42
United Kingdom/TV & Film
Apple Podcasts
#137
India/TV & Film
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#240
Singapore/TV & Film

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Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Greg Dyke on the BBC’s new DG, how to get your staff on side & the importance of public service broadcasting
Q: What should Matt Brittin's approach be as he arrives at the BBC?
Greg suggests he should focus on getting internal support and understanding the BBC's unique role, then work toward aligning staff and stakeholders around a shared mission.
Amol Rajan on leaving the Today Programme, the BBC's future and leaping into the "Digital Narnia" of the creator economy
Q: What led you to want to make this change from broadcasting to entrepreneurship?
Amol discusses wanting to fight decline in the traditional media space, pursue a multi-platform strategy, and build a community online that engages with future-focused topics like AI and social mobility.
Lisa McGee on creating How to Get to Heaven from Belfast & what the future holds for Derry Girls
Q: What role did music play in shaping the show's tone compared to Derry Girls?
Music was integral to the energy and joy in the scenes; Lisa treats musical cues as essential tools to underline emotional and tonal shifts, not just background accompaniment.
Lisa McGee on creating How to Get to Heaven from Belfast & what the future holds for Derry Girls
Q: How did moving to Netflix change the creative process for How to Get to Heaven from Belfast?
The core writing process remained with the same team, but Netflix provided a bigger stage and different money dynamics, with global rights shifting how the show could be sold later and how the team approached scope and pacing.
More pressure on BBC Chair Samir Shah, Gary Lineker’s big money Netflix deal, and a Q&A at Content London.
Q: What happened with Have I Got Sport For You and why have panel shows fallen out of fashion?
Panel shows wax and wane in popularity; pilots and formats can fail even with big names, but successful series like Would I Lie To You demonstrate enduring appeal when the concept is strong and well produced. The challenge is maintaining broadcaster enthusiasm for new panels.

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What is Insiders: The TV Podcast about and what kind of topics does it cover?

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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2. Amol Rajan
3. Lisa McGee
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5. Kenton Allen
6. Tim Hincks
7. Owen Braben
8. Andy Wilman

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