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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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After being led astray within the liminal spaces between spaces in the Pilot TV office, Nicola Walker and Jemaine Clement finally make their way to the studio this week to chat their new Disney+ comedy Alice And Steve (35:23-54:53), which we also rev... more

The notorious RTD joins us on the podcast once more this week (31:27-58:11) as we take a look at his new show Tip Toe on Channel 4, which pits Alan Cumming against David Morrissey’s homophobic next door neighbour. Plus, we head off for a fornight in ... more

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This week’s show has a decidedly football-oriented theme (sorry) and not just because Boydy was still on a high after Arsenal’s win but because James Graham’s award-winning theatre production Dear England lands on our screens (1:31:40), given the ful... more

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Two shows but three guests this week. Emilia Clarke comes into the Pilot studio to chat about her new cold-war espionage show PONIES on Sky (1:06:52-1:25:00). Plus, Jon Bernthal and Ebon Moss-Bachrach also jump on to chat their surprise drop from The... more

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Recent Guests

Joseph Fiennes
Actor in Dear England (Gareth Southgate)
Dear England
Episode: Spider-Noir, Dear England, and The Boroughs. With Guests Joseph Fiennes and Jodie Whittaker
Emilia Clarke
Star of Ponies, guest discussing the show
Ponies (Sky/Peacock distribution)
Episode: PONIES and Falling, with guests Emilia Clarke, Jon Bernthal & Ebon Moss-Bachrach
Jon Bernthal
Actor, guest discussing The Bear and Gary guerrilla episode
Actor
Episode: PONIES and Falling, with guests Emilia Clarke, Jon Bernthal & Ebon Moss-Bachrach
Ebon Moss-Bachrach
Actor, guest discussing The Bear and Gary guerrilla episode
Actor
Episode: PONIES and Falling, with guests Emilia Clarke, Jon Bernthal & Ebon Moss-Bachrach
Steve Coogan
Actor; guest for interview
Legends on Netflix
Episode: Rivals, Believe Me, Gary, and Off Campus. With guest Steve Coogan
Jack Thorne
Prolific writer, creator of multiple TV projects
Various (e.g., His Dark Materials, The Virtues, The Responder)
Episode: The Cage, Secret Service, and Amandaland. With guest Jack Thorne
Richard Gadd
Actor and creator of Baby Reindeer
BBC / Half Man
Episode: Half Man, Prisoner, and Widow’s Bay. With guest Richard Gadd
Peter Capaldi
Actor and executive producer of Criminal Record
Apple TV / Criminal Record
Episode: Criminal Record, Beef, and Mint. With guests Peter Capaldi and Cush Jumbo
Cush Jumbo
Actor and executive producer of Criminal Record
Apple TV / Criminal Record
Episode: Criminal Record, Beef, and Mint. With guests Peter Capaldi and Cush Jumbo

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 2.7k ratings
  • 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 Kingdoma month ago
  • Long term listener

    First time reviewer

    I’ve always enjoyed this show - it’s like talking to your mates about what you’re watching, even when the hosts have star guests to contend with (Elizabeth Moss good value this week). And I like how they give writers their due, engaging with Sarah Phelps, Joe Barton, Sophie Petzal, RTD etc. But I was finally compelled to write by Steph Seelan’s raw, honest, deeply review of Babies. And by her usually rambunctious co-hosts support in such a personal moment. Perhaps even more ... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    squireofknottyash
    United Kingdom2 months ago
  • Used to be an immediate must-listen

    Unfortunately I have to update my original 5/5 rating. How can a podcast featuring 3 journalists feature one host telling off the others for using “big words”. If Steph’s vocabulary isn’t big enough, why not learn some new words rather than treating it like the schoolyard where it’s dangerous to be seen as smart. Especially when “mellifluous” is not as obscure as she makes out. Incredibly frustrating.

    ———————

    Love love love. One of the few podcasts where I’m guaranteed to listen as soon as a ... more

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    ceh-ox123
    United Kingdom3 months ago
  • what a fall from grace

    Used to be my favorite TV Podcast back in the Terri White days. The bashing of certain genres was always there but it wasn’t this mean and vicious.

    At times there were even great discussions about why some people prefer one genre over the other leading to greater and true understanding of the role of TV in people’s lives.

    But with every new „reality“ and „entertainment show“ brained, true crime obsessive (not real genres of tv, not art), tiktok attention span cast member the honest and balan... more

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    pangalactics
    Germany3 months ago
  • One of my fav podcasts

    I’ve given a 5 star review but that’s for the parts I listen to . Spend half the show fast forwarding through every guest and all the bloody adverts .

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Neilleeds
    United Kingdom3 months ago

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Guests and interviews are highly valued for industry insight and context.
Positive feedback highlights the breadth of coverage and reliability for discovering new shows.
Some critics feel the show can be overly self-indulgent or vocally opinionated at times.

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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.
Rivals, Believe Me, Gary, and Off Campus. With guest Steve Coogan
Q: What makes Believe Me stand out in its treatment of a real crime story?
It centers the victims' experiences, minimizes the perpetrator's screen time, and critiques police mishandling without glamorizing the criminal, delivering a rigorous, victim-focused drama.
The Cage, Secret Service, and Amandaland. With guest Jack Thorne
Q: How do you manage output across multiple projects without losing focus?
Thorne explains he works on two projects at once to avoid burnout, switching between them to keep fresh ideas flowing and prevent stagnation, and using overlap with related themes to fuel creativity.
Half Man, Prisoner, and Widow’s Bay. With guest Richard Gadd
Q: Richard, how much do you bench?
Richard explains his preparation for the role, focusing on a comprehensive regimen rather than a single metric, including the training intensity and how it supports the character's presence on screen.

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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, discussion-driven review and interview show that covers a wide slate of current TV across streaming and traditional platforms. Regulars banter with guests and among themselves, mixing quick-hit reviews with longer, candid conversations with actors, writers, and show creators. Episodes frequently spotlight major premieres, industry trends, and behind-the-scenes stories from production and publicity, with a healthy appreciation for genre, prestige drama, and international TV. Noteworthy traits include high-chemistry host dynamics, candid takes on recent releases, and in-depth interviews that surface craft and industry context, making it useful for discovery and scouting guests or sponsorships seeking serious TV reach combined with en... more

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1. The Empire Film Podcast
2. Kermode & Mayo’s Take
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Pilot TV launched 8 years ago and published 514 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

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1. Joseph Fiennes
2. Emilia Clarke
3. Jon Bernthal
4. Ebon Moss-Bachrach
5. Steve Coogan
6. Jack Thorne
7. Richard Gadd
8. Peter Capaldi

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