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Insiders: The TV Podcast

Expectation / Hat Trick
BBC
Netflix
ITV
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Donald Trump
Have I Got News For You
Alan Yentob
Spitting Image
Derry Girls
Father Ted
Television
Strictly Come Dancing
The Office
Hat Trick Productions
Expectation
Top Gear
Micro Dramas
Harry and Meghan
World Cup

Every Friday, TV Insiders Peter Fincham and Jimmy Mulville take you behind the scenes of the world of television.

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 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 ... more

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TV Insiders Peter Fincham and Jimmy Mulville discuss Sir Tom Jones’s shock exit from The Voice UK, Channel 4’s plan to cut around 300 jobs, allegations that some LG smart TVs can capture audio in standby mode, the end of Seven Up, and ITV’s new I’m a... more

Peter Fincham and Jimmy Mulville rank the 10 best British sitcoms ever, debating Fawlty Towers, The Office, Only Fools and Horses, Blackadder, Dad’s Army, Peep Show, Absolutely Fabulous and more.

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Steph McGovern
British television presenter and journalist
BBC; The Rest Is Money podcast; The Big Deal
Episode: Steph McGovern chats to TV Insiders Jimmy & Peter
Ash Atalla
Founder of Roughcut Television, producer of The Office and IT Crowd
Roughcut Television
Episode: Ash Atalla on Unearthing The Office, His Worst Ever TV Show & Why He Left the BBC
Thom Gulseven
Co-founder of Strongwatch Studios
Strongwatch Studios
Episode: Should Under-16s Be Banned From Social Media? Time Team's Patreon Fortune & Snubbing Tom Hanks with Strongwatch Studios
Ben Powell-Jones
Co-founder of Strongwatch Studios
Strongwatch Studios
Episode: Should Under-16s Be Banned From Social Media? Time Team's Patreon Fortune & Snubbing Tom Hanks with Strongwatch Studios
Charlie Perkins
Channel 4 Head of Comedy
Channel 4
Episode: C4's Charlie Perkins on Comedy
Michael Grade
Lord Grade of Yarmouth, former Chairman/CEO with past roles at BBC, Channel 4, ITV
Television industry veteran
Episode: Michael Grade on Solving the BBC’s Big Problems, MAFS UK Allegations & Running Channel 4
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

Hosts

Peter Fincham
Co-host of Insiders: The TV Podcast; former BBC/television executive; BBC1 Controller and ITV Television Director, later co-CEO at Expectation.
Jimmy Mulville
Host of Insiders: The TV Podcast; Hat Trick Productions co-founder and CEO; notable producer behind multiple UK hits.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 93 ratings
  • Peter - STOP INTERRUPTING!

    Please someone tell Peter not to bang on, excluding Jimmy - and more importantly to stop interrupting Jimmy, even speaking over the punchline s of his stories. Sometimes I have to stop listening…

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    Forpodsdake
    United Kingdom3 months ago
  • Excellent

    Really enjoying this. Good insights and insider indiscretions.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    TIEITM
    United Kingdom5 months ago
  • Casually brilliant

    Glad Mulville still has some bite behind his bark.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ❤️Radio4Comedy
    Netherlands6 months 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 Kingdom8 months ago
  • Entertaining but…

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

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    MikeGuitar777
    United Kingdoma year ago

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Some listeners note heavy expertise but appreciate open industry critique.

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Should Under-16s Be Banned From Social Media? Time Team's Patreon Fortune & Snubbing Tom Hanks with Strongwatch Studios
Q: What do you think of the government ban on under 16s?
There needs to be a nuanced approach rather than a nationwide ban; education and platform responsibility should play a bigger role, with teen-friendly accounts and parental involvement as part of any solution.
Jimmy & Peter Answer Your Questions
Q: do most production companies employ their own writers to create and verify quiz shows?
It's usually a practical decision; staff writers may exist for long-running formats, but many productions rely on freelance writers, with on-going engagement depending on the scale and duration of the show.
Michael Grade on Solving the BBC’s Big Problems, MAFS UK Allegations & Running Channel 4
Q: How should the BBC balance risk and audience expectations in scheduling and commissioning?
He argues for a shift away from narrow, data-anchored decision making toward courageous, talent-driven decisions that may initially challenge the data but pay off with strong, distinctive programming.
Michael Grade on Solving the BBC’s Big Problems, MAFS UK Allegations & Running Channel 4
Q: What would you advise a new BBC director general coming in from outside the organization?
Grade suggests embracing a fresh, externally informed view to modernize the BBC, remain ahead of audience trends, and rethink the role and purpose of the public service broadcaster in a world of abundant content and streaming.
Who really controls what you watch? (And why TV sackings are always messy...)
Q: How do commissioning decisions really get made and who influences them besides the controller?
Decisions involve a team including drama commissioners, schedulers, and finance partners; schedulers often have the final scheduling say which can drive or constrain decisions, and streamers add data-driven pressure that affects renewal chances; it's a collaborative process rather than a single person deciding in isolation.

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A behind-the-scenes look at the television industry, hosted by two longtime UK TV executives. Discussions span industry strategy, funding, regulation, streaming, nostalgia for classic formats, and the evolving economics of British television. Noteworthy is the blend of insider anecdotes, sharp banter, and candid takes on talent pipelines, production budgets, and how big platforms and policies shape what ends up on screen. The show stands out for its high-profile industry guests, long-running industry gossip, and willingness to tackle controversial topics with a practical, experience-forward perspective.

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3. Thom Gulseven
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5. Charlie Perkins
6. Michael Grade
7. Greg Dyke
8. Amol Rajan

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