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From the creators of The Empire Film Podcast, The Pilot TV Podcast is your (spoiler free) guide to the essential new shows dropping each week across terrestrial, satellite, streaming and beyond. Bringing you the latest news and reviews, as well as interviews with the biggest names in TV, we're here to cut through the rubbish and make sure every minute you spend in front of the box is a minute worth spending. Served with a heavy helping of insider knowledge, irreverence and humour, the Pilot ...
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Footballistically Arsenal

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Boyd Hilton and Josh Landy are Footballistically Arsenal, the long running AFC podcast (with some very special guests from stage, screen and the press and a smattering of ex players). Subscribe to the podcast now! Get all the links to this show at ArsenalPodcast.net
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Moa Gammel and Henrik Björn talk about their new show. Jordskott is a gripping Nordic crime thriller that sees police investigator Eva Thörnblad drawn into a haunting mystery with dark forces at work. Hosted by Boyd Hilton at the Apple Store, Regent Street in London.
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Actors Benedict Cumberbatch, Martin Freeman and Amanda Abbington, writer Steven Moffat and producer Sue Vertue discuss the new series of hit BBC TV programme, Sherlock. Hosted at the Apple Store, Regent Street in London by Boyd Hilton.
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Comedian, actor and writer David Mitchell discusses Back Story - his frank and funny memoir in which he reveals how to become a comedian, how to buy underpants, the danger of lobsters, and much more. Moderated by Boyd Hilton at the Apple Store Regent Street.
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Actor Lennie James (The Walking Dead) discusses his new Sky 1 show. Critical follows a team of highly skilled doctors and nurses as they fight to save patients during the most life-threatening hour of their treatment. Hosted by Boyd Hilton at the Apple Store, Regent Street in London.
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Comedian, actor and author Russell Brand discusses his first ever stand-up world tour, Messiah Complex. Bringing his unique, outspoken and, above all, funny observations to his latest stand-up show, Russell continues to ask the questions that nobody else does. Moderated by Boyd Hilton at the Apple Store, Regent Street.
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Actor Andrew Scott discusses his new film. The Stag sees best man Davin’s (Scott) plans for a stag do in rural Ireland take a detour, resulting in a hilarious and heart- warming journey of friendship, fear and male bonding. Hosted by Boyd Hilton at the Apple Store, Regent Street in London.
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Author and comedian Rob Brydon (Gavin and Stacey, The Trip) discusses his first literary title. Small Man In A Book is a frank memoir about the life of a young man from Wales and how he very, very slowly became an overnight success. Moderated by Boyd Hilton at the Apple Store Regent Street in London.
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David S. Goyer and cast members Tom Riley, Blake Ritson and Eros Vlahos discuss Da Vinci's Demons. Following the untold story of genius Leonardo Da Vinci during his early years, the final season sees the artist, inventor and swordsman confronted with an Ottoman invasion, betrayal, a Roman Crusade and a series of grisly murders. Hosted by Boyd Hilton at the Apple Store, Covent Garden in London.
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Series creator Ricky Gervais (The Office, Extras) and actor Warwick Davis (Return of the Jedi, Harry Potter, Willow) discuss their new TV series. Life's Too Short is a fake documentary about a talent agency for small people, 'Dwarves For Hire', that is run by an actor (Davis) who takes the best jobs for himself. Moderated by Boyd Hilton at the Apple Store Regent Street in London.
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Joanne Froggatt (Anna Bates) and Ed Speleers (Jimmy Kent) discuss the Emmy and Golden-Globe winning series ‘Downton Abbey’. Set in a fictional Yorkshire country estate, Downton Abbey depicts the lives of the aristocratic Crawley family and their servants in the post-Edwardian era. Moderated by Boyd Hilton at the Apple Regent Street in London.
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The multi-award winning Jack Whitehall and other members of the cast and crew discuss their latest film. A big screen adaptation of the smash hit BBC comedy series 'Bad Education', The Bad Education Movie is a coming of age story like no other, the best school trip ever! Hosted by Boyd Hilton at the Apple Store, Covent Garden in London.
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The multi BAFTA award-winning drama Skins returns to E4 and iTunes. The brand new cast discusses what's in store for series five at the Apple Store, Regent Street, in London. Boyd Hilton from Heat magazine is joined by Alexander Arnold (Rich), Laya Lewis (Liv), Will Merrick (Alo), Dakota Blue Richards (Franky), Jessica Sula (Grace), Sean Teale (Nick), and the director of episodes 1 and 4 of the current series, Amanda Boyle. Download series 5 on iTunes.
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Matt Smith discusses the return of Doctor Who. Now in its 50th year, Doctor Who will return to BBC One with eight epic adventures - from a modern day urban thriller, to a ghost story, to an underwater siege. The new series will have plenty of surprise guest stars and will also introduce new monsters, as well as bringing back fan favourites, the Ice Warriors and Cybermen. Moderated by Boyd Hilton at the Apple Store, Regent Street in London.
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The cast and creator of Friday Night Dinner discuss their hit new show at the Apple Store, Regent Street, in London. The cast of Channel 4's newest hit comedy -- Tamsin Greig (Green Wing, Black Books), Simon Bird (Inbetweeners), Paul Ritter (Pulling), Mark Heap (Green Wing) and Tom Rosenthal -- are joined by series creator Robert Popper to screen clips and answer questions from the audience. Moderated by Boyd Hilton, editor of Heat magazine.
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Podcast dedicated to the original and best version of The Office. We watchalong through the episodes and have some guests join us along the way, including interviews with the cast and crew of the show as well as superfans who all have influenced by the greatest British sitcom of all time. Dont forget to follow us on twitter @outofofficepod_
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Where are the deepfakes we expected this election? We look at which media platforms are instead shifting the political discourse, against expectations. Also on the programme: how to build a million-strong social media brand: the creator of Fesshole, Rob Manuel reveals all. Plus, there’s a hole in the Telegraph’s finances - we look at why. How can w…
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We’re dancing with dragons on this weeks shows as two of the stars of House Of The Dragon join us on the show: Matt Smith and Fabien Frankel. Plus, we take a look at WWII family drama We Were The Lucky Ones on Disney+, renew our gym membership with the second series of Peacock on BBC3, and head out into space with Lena Headey for the arrival of spa…
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What can we expect for our industry from the next government? We look through the manifestos launched this week, as well as rounding up the best election coverage so far. Media news and analysis, this week with the i paper’s arts and media correspondent Adam Sherwin and Deadline’s investigations editor Jake Kanter. Also on the programme: Paramount …
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We have a guest double bill this week as Danai Gurira drops by to talk about taking up Michonne’s sword again in The Walking Dead: The Ones Who Live, and Sam Spruell also joins us to talk all things Fargo. Plus we put Jake Gyllenhaal in the dock in Apple TV+’s remake of 1990 Harrison Ford thriller Presumed Innocent, House Of The Dragon roars back o…
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Hat Trick Productions closes its comedy entertainment division. What does it mean for the future of TV comedy when one of the biggest British successes has to shutter its operations? Media news and analysis with Press Gazette reporter Charlotte Tobitt and Head Of Podcasts at Carver PR Becca Newson. Also on the programme: the Washington Post nab ano…
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Eric star Benedict Cumberbatch and creator Abi Morgan both stop by this week to chat all things Eric, which recently debuted on Netflix. Plus, this week’s slate includes Channel 4’s adaptation of Candice Carty-Williams’ novel Queenie, BBC1’s drama about a gay couple navigating the adoption system in Lost Boys And Fairies, and another jaunt into bio…
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It’s the election that’s caught the media on the hop - Matt Deegan takes a look at the challenges ahead for broadcasters and publishers with guests TV Critic Rhianna Dhillon and former Director of Programmes for BBC News, now at Coulson Partners, Katy Searle. Also on the programme: The Evening Standard is to go weekly. Why? And can it follow the In…
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We Are Lady Parts is back, back back! And to celebrate, writer and creator Nida Manzoor is on the show talking to Helen O’Hara. Plus Vicky McClure is also with us this week, chatting Insomnia on Paramount+. Meanwhile, James gets to zombiesplain his little socks off as we tackle the latest Walking Dead spinoff, The Ones Who Live, which brings Andrew…
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Why is Australian radio so risqué? Matt Deegan welcomes Craig Bruce, who launched Kyle and Jackie O's First Breakfast Show before becoming head of content for SCA and a radio consultant. We also talk to James Corden's podcast producer, Geoff Jein, who started out at BBC Radio 2 before moving to Perth to work on breakfast radio. Standby for lessons …
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Trying returns to Apple this week and not only are we reviewing it but Rafe Spall and Esther Smith are with us on the show to talk all about it. Plus we’re up all night with Vicky McClure in Paramount+’s adaptation of Sarah Pinborough novel Insomnia, and ITV gives us a dose of witness protection Tasmania style in Bay Of Fires. Elsewhere we unpick t…
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Boyd and Josh were joined by friend of the podcast Trevor Harris to reflect on a final day which sadly didn’t go our way… 28 wins, 89 points, yet 2nd place when all was said and done. We look back on a magnificent effort from a group of players we’ve fallen in love with, led by a manager who has united our club. What a group, what a season… we can’…
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We decamp to Bauer’s shiny new studios in Euston to unpick the latest RAJAR listening figures and glean why commercial radio is on the up. Media news and analysis, with guests radio exec Paul Sylvester (Absolute Radio) and broadcast consultant Paul Robinson. Also on the programme: publishers take aim at the BBC’s podcast ad plans, why working class…
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Boyd and Josh were joined by friend of the podcast Alan Alger in the wake of Manchester City’s victory of our arch rivals Tottenham to all but secure the Premier League title. We console each other as it seems the title evades us for another year, but take huge pride in the continued improvements this group of players have taken. It’s not over yet,…
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This episode marks the Pilot TV debut of Empire’s very own Sophie Butcher, filling in for work-shy slacker Kay who’s STILL on holiday. Sophie shares with us some of her favourite shows, plus we finally pin Boydy down on a definitive (laminated!) list of his favourite films so he can’t keep attaching that label to every one he talks about. Elsewhere…
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After a BBC-dominated ARIAs and with the BAFTA TV awards just around the corner, Matt Deegan is joined by host of Countdown to The BAFTAs, Alex Zane and media writer Caroline Frost to take us through it all. Also on the programme: Sky Sports cross the rubicon and broadcast 3pm matches. Disney+ looks to do fewer things better - so where are they put…
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Boyd and Josh were joined by friend of the podcast Geoff Arsenal to reflect on the Gunners 3-0 success against Bournemouth ensuring Arsenal take this captivating title bid yet another week onwards. We look ahead to a surely pivotal weekend as City travel to Fulham and Arsenal visit old rivals Manchester United. We discuss how proud we are of this t…
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We have TWO special guest this week. The first is the star of Dark Matter and all-round screen legend Jennifer Connelly, who joins us to discuss that series. The second is Swindon native all-round Pilot legend Beth Webb, who jumps back in to the show to cover for Kay, who’s on holiday. As well as getting ourselves back into quantum superposition fo…
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After difficult weeks for the BBC and Global, we look at why looking after your talent may help your reputation. Media news and analysis with Matt Deegan and guests media writer Maggie Brown and Deadline’s International Investigations Editor Jake Kanter. Also on the programme: as US newspapers take OpenAI to court, we look at what the Financial Tim…
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Boyd and Josh were joined by friends of the podcast Ricky Lawrence and the voice of Arsenal Dan Roebuck to reflect on a hugely significant victory in the north London derby as Arsenal hung on to win the 5 goal thriller. We reflect on how it leaves Arsenal’s season, how far this group have come, and if it could all yet end in a Premier League title …
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Martin Freeman and Tony Schumacher — the star and creator respectively — join us this week to chat The Responder, which returns for its second series. Plus, we investigate some Tudor crimes with Shardlake and some cold war espionage with Spy/Master. None of which can prepare you for what Boyd’s been watching this week, which not only sees a surpris…
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The BAFTA TV Awards are coming... and we thought we'd share this fascinating new podcast from BAFTA that explores the nominees. It's calles Countdown To The BAFTAs, and it's made by the producers of The Media Podcast (and has a few familar voices in it too). Alex Zane is your host - in this episode he reveals the documentaries in contention - what …
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As broadcasters begin to announce their lineups, what will Ofcom do about Nigel Farage? Media news and analysis, this week with media writer and chair of Broadcasting Press Guild Manori Ravindran and The Media Leader’s Ella Sagar. Also on the programme: we’re in Bristol for the Creative Cities Convention and hear reasons to be cheerful from broadca…
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Boyd and Josh decided there was no need for a guest with plenty to talk about after Arsenal kept themselves in the title race with a hugely significant win at Molineux thanks to a goal from Trossard and a late strike from Odegaard. Josh discusses having to get the last train home and we look ahead to two massive London Derbys with victories much ne…
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Big ‘Dris himself joins us on the show this week, talking to Kay about Sonic spin-off Knuckles, which comes to Paramount+. Elsewhere, we’re back on the Baby Reindeer beat again this week, seeing as we made such a shambolic show of reviewing it on last episode (in fairness, it wasn’t entirely our fault), and now that everyone’s talking about it, we …
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The BBC has been criticised this week by MPs for their plans to move production across the UK in a project, the broadcaster calls 'Across the UK'. The corporation are also planning on introducing performance related pay for some of it's top talent. Media news and analysis, with host Matt Deegan, Gold Walla's MD Faraz Osman and Kimberly Godbolt co-f…
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Boyd and Josh were joined by friend of the podcast Tim Payton to reflect on a deflating day at the Emirates as Aston Villa ran out 2-0 winners. Is that the end of title challenge, or can the Gunners yet bounce back? How pivotal has Wednesday’s trip to Munich become for how the rest of the season will unfold? Thanks as always for listening, we’ll be…
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Walton Goggins and Lesley Sharp join us on this week’s show. Not together, of course, because the former is with us to chat Ghoul life in Prime Video’s Fallout and the latter is here in her capacity as head of MI5 in ITV’s Red-Eye. And speaking of Red-Eye, we review that show, which sees Richard Armitage on the flight from hell, as well as Glaswegi…
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Execs from several newsrooms come together to debate how to cover the next general election in this brave new world of AI, deep fakes and partial broadcasting. Media news and analysis with Matt Deegan. We speak to Sam Woodhouse, the BBC’s Election Night Editor about the updates coming to the broadcaster’s coverage - and why some new technologies ar…
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Boyd and Josh were joined by friend of the podcast Gareth ‘The Bear’ Parker fresh from a trip to the Amex as Arsenal beat Brighton 3-0 and would end the weekend top of the Premier League table after Liverpool dropped points at Old Trafford. The title is in Arsenal’s hands with just 7 games to go in this nail biting title race… With 10 wins from 11 …
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Sometimes we at the Pilot TV podcast are the very embodiment of calm, dignified professionalism. This is not one of those times. An early recording prompts unfettered anarchy this week as the team go full Joanna Page, cover a postbag slot we’ve done before and only half review one of the shows (we had our reasons). But all of that’s okay, becasue S…
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How does Channel 4 plan to run its own production arm? And how long does the BBC have in its current form? Matt Deegan is joined by Dr Jon Wardle (NFTS) and broadcast consultant Ann Charles to digest the week’s media news. Also on the programme: when the local radio market fails, can community radio fill the gap? Trevor Dann reports from Whitehall.…
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