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From the creators of The Empire Film Podcast, Pilot TV is your essential guide to every TV show that matters, providing a weekly rundown of all the new must-see TV shows dropping across streaming, terrestrial, satellite, cable, and beyond. Join Empire's James Dyer, Heat's Boyd Hilton, Steph Seelan, and Kay Ribeiro as they bring you breaking TV news, reviews of the week's major shows, and interview... more

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We’re back into the multiverse on this week’s Pilot+ as we delve into the second season of Blake Crouch’s Dark Matter on Apple TV+. And assuming that it is indeed the ‘real James, Boyd and Kay, the team also br... more

We have not one but two Green Lanterns on this week podcast as both Aaron Pierre and Kyle Chandler put up with James fanboying both over Lanterns on HBO Max and of course the fact that Chandler IS Coach Taylor from Friday Night Lights (clear eyes, fu... more

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We’re back to a full house this week as James returns from his holidays, and an even fuller house than that, in fact, as we have a surprise ringer parachuted into this week’s line-up. In a bid to address to the team’s ongoing reluctance to become au ... more

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As a special bonus, we're making our House Of The Dragon spoiler special available to everyone! For more of these, early, ad-free access to the main podcast and a second show every week, subscribe to Pilot+ for not very much money at all! www.empire.... more

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Recent Guests

Aaron Pierre
Actor, star of Lanterns (DC/Green Lantern series)
DC/Warner Bros.
Episode: Lanterns, Ludwig, and Sunny Nights, plus Animation Education
Kyle Chandler
Actor, star of Lanterns (DC/Green Lantern series)
DC/Warner Bros.
Episode: Lanterns, Ludwig, and Sunny Nights, plus Animation Education
Ryan Condal
Showrunner and co-creator of House Of The Dragon
HBO/House Of The Dragon
Episode: House Of The Dragon Season 3 Spoiler Special. With showrunner Ryan Condal
Ricky Gervais
Creator/star involved in Alley Cats interview
Netflix (Alley Cats)
Episode: Possession, Benidorm Is Murder, and Lioness. With guest Ricky Gervais
Anya Taylor-Joy
Actress, guest on interview segment
Apple TV+ / Lucky
Episode: The Crow Girl, Ride Or Die, and The Hawk. With guest Anya Taylor-Joy
JK Simmons
Actor, star of The Westies
MGM+ / The Westies
Episode: The Westies, Ann Droid, and The Five Star Weekend. With guests JK Simmons and Tom Brittney
Tom Brittney
Actor, star of The Westies
MGM+ / The Westies
Episode: The Westies, Ann Droid, and The Five Star Weekend. With guests JK Simmons and Tom Brittney
Esther Smith
Star and executive producer of Apple TV+'s Trying
Apple TV+
Episode: The Dark, Human Vapor, and X-Men ‘97. With guest Esther Smith
Javier Bardem
Actor known for villainous roles in film
Actor
Episode: House Of The Dragon and The Light In The Hall: Still Waters. With guest Javier Bardem

Hosts

James Dyer
Host of Pilot TV show, guiding discussion and introducing segments.
Steph Seelan
Co-host contributing reviews and insights; interviews participant.
Boyd Hilton
Co-host providing reactions and reviews; hosts with strong industry insight.
Kay Ribeiro
Co-host/Contributor on Pilot TV; adds interview and review segments.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 2.7k ratings
  • Sometimes good, sometimes homophobic

    I have avoided writing this review for a very long time. Mostly because I’ve listened for over six years now and at times have been the kind of listener that would wait for each episode to drop each week. But I am writing it now in the hopes that some actual awareness can come. This show has a real issue with occasional but jarring homophobic microagressions. The structure of the show is great and it gives you all you would need to keep up-to-date with British TV each week. But over the last cou... more

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    WillC34
    United Kingdoma month ago
  • Best show

    So enjoyed today’s pod, great interview; with great empathy; and a fantastic heated argument at the end. Steph is a wonderful, funny and intelligent addition.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    cabbie66
    United Kingdoma month ago
  • I would listen but it's too long. I listen to the must watch BBC podcast instead. Shorten it and I'll listen.

    Podcast Addict
    2
    glevett
    3 months ago
  • Essential listening/viewing

    Love listening to this podcast. The banter is hilarious and really great to know what they’ve been watching

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Adjetey
    United Kingdom3 months ago
  • Is losing it

    Reviews are good and background interviews are good also but it has become far too self-indulgent with far too much prattle.

    Please replace Steph - she is insufferable

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Baldyman62
    United Kingdom4 months ago

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Some listeners feel the show risks feeling preachy or overly opinionated at times, but still find the discussions informative and entertaining.
Listeners frequently praise the chemistry and banter among hosts, calling it essential listening for TV fans.
Many appreciate the interview segments with high-profile guests and industry insiders.
Feedback highlights the balance of entertainment and informative content, with strong emphasis on up-to-date TV recommendations.

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House Of The Dragon Season 3 Spoiler Special. With showrunner Ryan Condal
Q: Why start Season 3 with such a large-scale battle?
Condal notes fan expectations for spectacle were high after Season 2's pacing, and the battle serves as a kinetic catalyst that propels the story forward while enabling tonal and character development for key players.
The Westies, Ann Droid, and The Five Star Weekend. With guests JK Simmons and Tom Brittney
Q: What attracted you to The Westies and how did you approach building your characters?
The actors describe reading the script, reconnecting with the 1980s setting, and using backstory exploration with a sense of freedom to invent their own histories, which helped establish a believable dynamic between the leads.
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Q: What has been your best not-normally-for-you show that you've been recommended and ended up loving?
A mix of recommendations that widened their horizons, with Kay highlighting shows like Dear England and The Other Bennet System, and the panel noting how exposure to new genres through the podcast broadened their tastes.
Spider-Noir, Dear England, and The Boroughs. With Guests Joseph Fiennes and Jodie Whittaker
Q: What are the most compelling aspects of Dear England for both football fans and non-fans?
The show uses Gareth Southgate's leadership and Pippa Grange's sports psychology to frame football as a national, emotional journey, making it accessible and moving for viewers who aren't traditional football fans by focusing on resilience, leadership, and how a country processes loss.
PONIES and Falling, with guests Emilia Clarke, Jon Bernthal & Ebon Moss-Bachrach
Q: What was the process behind Gary's guerrilla episode and how did Jon Bernthal and Ebon Moss-Bachrach come to write and shape it?
They collaborated closely with Chris, wrote scenes together, and then refined the draft through workshops, with final drafting and network notes shaping the finished piece.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Pilot TV

What is Pilot TV about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A sharp, opinionated roundtable that covers the week's must-watch TV across streaming and linear, with lively debates, spoiler-lite recaps, and in-depth interviews. Regulars dissect new series, returning favorites, and industry news, while peppering conversations with production anecdotes, casting insights, and behind-the-scenes trivia. Notable strengths include a confident trio of hosts who mix humor with high-velocity analysis, plus high-profile interview guests that bring expert perspective on current projects. The show consistently aims to help listeners decide what to watch next, offering clear takes, recommendations, and a window into the TV industry from a UK perspective.

Expect spirited banter, a broad appetite for genre content, a... more

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1. The Empire Film Podcast
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Recent guests on Pilot TV include:

1. Aaron Pierre
2. Kyle Chandler
3. Ryan Condal
4. Ricky Gervais
5. Anya Taylor-Joy
6. JK Simmons
7. Tom Brittney
8. Esther Smith

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