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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 have a guest double show this week as not only does Boyd chat weith Sanjeev Bhaskar about The Split Up (1:09:19-1:25:55), but Patrick Brammall joins us in the studio to chat Lat Seen (and, let’s be honest, Colin From Accounts) (26:24-51:12). There... more

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In this week’s podcast we discover precisely why Steph is playing the new Harry Potter (and why you should never visit the zoo during a heatwave), we take a trip back to the ‘90s in search of reboot fodder, plus Boyd launches into an extended discuss... more

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We’re off to the Arctic circle this week with the return of Rose Leslie and Suranne Jones’ investigative thriller Vigil on BBC1 (40:00), putting the ‘boom’ back in ITV with the return of VIcky McClure’s Trigger Point (48:07), and getting our Grisham ... more

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Have a free episode of PilotTV+ on us!

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

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Recent Guests

Patrick Brammall
Star of Colin From Accounts and Lat Seen
Apple TV+ / Colin From Accounts
Episode: American Hostage, Slow Horses, and Crew Girl. With guests Patrick Brammall and Sanjeev Bhaskar
Sanjeev Bhaskar
Star of The Split Up
BBC/ITV
Episode: American Hostage, Slow Horses, and Crew Girl. With guests Patrick Brammall and Sanjeev Bhaskar
Paddy Young
Cast member, SNL UK
SNL UK (Sky)
Episode: Colin From Accounts, and The Gentlemen. With guests Paddy Young and Jack Shep
Jack Shep
Cast member, SNL UK
SNL UK (Sky)
Episode: Colin From Accounts, and The Gentlemen. With guests Paddy Young and Jack Shep
Rose Leslie
Actress, Vigil star (DI Kirsten Longacre)
Vigil
Episode: Vigil, Trigger Point, and The Rainmaker
Vicky McClure
Actress, Trigger Point lead (Lana Washington)
Trigger Point
Episode: Vigil, Trigger Point, and The Rainmaker
Aaron Pierre
Actor who played John Stewart in Lanterns
Warner/DC/Lanterns
Episode: The Terror: Devil In Silver, Dog Park, and Fightland. With guests Aaron Pierre and Kyle Chandler
Kyle Chandler
Actor who played Hal Jordan in Lanterns
Warner/DC/Lanterns
Episode: The Terror: Devil In Silver, Dog Park, and Fightland. With guests Aaron Pierre and Kyle Chandler
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

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
  • Predictable

    Yep, predictable, the usual mainstream yapping superficial. self indulgent .

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Maimie Elena
    Australiaa month ago
  • Boyd needs to go

    He clearly can’t be impartial when it comes to his celebrity friends. Giving glowing reviews to RTD projects while writing a book with hi behind the scenes, is an absolute disgrace.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Ian Smith85
    United Kingdoma month ago
  • 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 Kingdom2 months 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 Kingdom2 months 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

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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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Talking Points

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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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1. Patrick Brammall
2. Sanjeev Bhaskar
3. Paddy Young
4. Jack Shep
5. Rose Leslie
6. Vicky McClure
7. Aaron Pierre
8. Kyle Chandler

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