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, and Kay Ribeiro as they bring you breaking TV news, reviews of the week's major shows, and interviews with some of the biggest names in TV. Pilot TV is here to make sure every minute you spend in front of the b ...
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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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Join us for a topical look at the media - everything including TV, audio, the internet, publishers and more. Each week expert analysts and media practitioners join us to talk about the top media stories and work out what it means for the sector and people in it. Come on in! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Mark Watson discusses his unique approach to comedy and his first full-length show. Moderated by Boyd Hilton at the Apple Store Regent Street in London.
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A weekly deep dive into TV & Pop Culture from Boyd Hilton, Kay Ribeiro & Steph Seelan
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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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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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Russell Tovey, Sarah Solemani, Kerry Howard and Ricky Champ discuss the final series of their hit TV programme, Him & Her – The Wedding. An intimate, anti-romantic comedy about real-life love in its lazy, messy, everyday glory. Moderated by Boyd Hilton at the Apple Store Regent Street in London.
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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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Boyd and Josh could not let such a significant result pass by without a special podcast as the Gunners advance to the UEFA Champions’s League semi-finals after a 2-1 success at Madrid. Josh relives his day out in Spain in what will be a night all Arsenal fans around the world will remember forever. Is European glory on the way? Will Declan Rice pic…
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Boyd and Josh were joined by friend of the podcast Dean (AFCamden) to reflect on another disappointing draw as Arsenal failed to put any pressure on Liverpool as the inevitable Premier League title for Merseyside draws ever nearer. We turn our attention to arguably the biggest game in 15 years for the club as the Gunners travel to Madrid with a 3-0…
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The Last Of Us, The Stolen Girl, and Government Cheese. With guests Charlie Brooker and Jessica Rhodes
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1:49:45Yes, it’s time for James to bang on about The Last Of Us again (sorry) but that’s okay, because we have Charlie Brooker and Jessica Rhodes on the show to balance things out by talking Black Mirror Season 7 (37:05). Aside from forcing Kay to watch more ‘zomzies’ in The Last Of Us (on Sky Atlantic), we also head over to Disney+ to watch Denise Gough …
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Boyd and Josh couldn’t resist getting together for a celebratory podcast after the most extraordinary evening at the Emirates Stadium as the Gunners outplayed the European Champions winning 3-0. We relive the shock and joy of an incredible night we could scarcely believe that leaves us dreaming of Champion’s League success. We ponder the odds of Ri…
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Sham Experts, Luxury Podcasts & Radio 2 vs Ofcom
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43:03In the club today: the curious case of fictional experts... is AI driving a credibility problem when sourcing talking heads? Media writer Maggie Brown and broadcaster Alex Zane discuss Press Gazette’s excellent scoop... as well the launch of Alex’s new podcast, The Savoy Originals. Also on the programme: Ofcom puts the brakes on Radio 2’s spin-off.…
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Boyd and Josh were joined by friend of the podcast Alan Alger to reflect on a draw on Merseyside as Arsenal’s title challenge was all but formally extinguished at Goodison Park, due to an extremely debatable penalty given against Lewis-Skelly. Our attention turns to a huge match against Real Madrid in the Champion’s League as we ponder the possibil…
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Your Friends & Neighbours, Reunion, and Hacks. With guest Jon Hamm
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1:41:03Our friend and neighbour Jon Hamm is this week’s guest (36:36)as we chat burglary and anti-heroes for Apple’s new comedy drama (1:06:10). Plus we take a look at the BBC’s Deaf-centric revenge drama Reunion (1:27:15), and have the novel experience of being able to watch a series of Hacks (1:17:12)when it actually comes out instead of months down the…
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How To Grow And Sell Your Media Business
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45:53Is your company investment-ready? Mark Browning CEO of Zinc Media Group tells us what you need to do to get investment in a media business. Also on the programme: as the BBC publishes its annual report, things get spicy as Auntie takes on the streamers... media writer Manori Ravindran picks apart the commentary. All that plus: has Michael Sheen got…
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Dying For Sex, Austin, and The Bondsman. With guests Tom Hardy and Kaitlin Olson
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1:39:45Tom Hardy is with us this week (18:08), going full gangster for MobLand, and Kaitlin Olson also stops by to chat High Potential and Hacks (59:37). Elsewhere, we accompany Michelle Williams on a voyage of sexual discovery in Dying For Sex on Disney+ (1:26:37), head Down Under with Sally Philips and Ben Miller in Austin on BBC1 (1:10:30), and embark …
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Google claims its search business would be fine without news sites. But does their research stand up to scrutiny? Media writer Jane Martinson tells us more. Also on the programme: TV indies breathe a sigh of relief as a big market investigation is dropped. But it’s not so good news for broadcasters though; Rebecca Cooney (Broadcast) explains. All t…
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The Studio, Side Quest, and This City Is Ours. With guests Seth Rogen and Catherine O’Hara
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1:31:08We are blessed by Canadian comedy royalty this week as Seth Rogen and Catherine O’Hara join us on the podcast to talk all about The Studio on Apple TV+ (30:06), which we also review on this week’s show (54:27). Plus, we discuss the finer points of tree surgery (don’t watch and chop, kids) as well as take a look at Mythic Quest anthology spin-off Si…
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As the TV crisis continues, a Murdoch enters the chat. We take a temperature check on the sector with former UKTV commissioner and now boss at indie Square Pears’, Iain Coyle. Also on the programme: we reveal the one-take secrets of Adolescence, as well as the winners of the Broadcast Press Guild awards. All that plus: as Trump plans to close Voice…
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Boyd and Josh were joined by good friend of the podcast Tim Payton to reflect on a narrow but important victory against Chelsea as Arsenal look to cement their 2nd spot. Tim gives us the latest on increased ticket pricing and club strategy on all things attendance. We ponder what’s in store against Real Madrid and if Saka’s return gives us sufficie…
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Happy Face, Gangs Of London, and Protection. With guest Ṣọpẹ́ Dìrísù
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1:43:24Gangs Of London star Ṣọpẹ́ Dìrísù is our guest on this week’s show (32:20) as we suit up for another instalment of bloody murder on the streets of the capital in Season 3 (1:20:55). Plus, we’re testing the boundaries of paternal relations in Happy Face on Paramount+ (1:12:59), in which Annaleigh Ashford stars as the daughter of Dennis Quaid’s seria…
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Will Google's AI mode destroy the news media? Has YouTube set its sights on the TV industry? Writer and telly critic Scott Bryan’s here to tell us how parent company Alphabet’s still reshaping the media landscape across the world. Also on the programme: the World Service needs Government funding, argue BBC bosses. But can they match the scale of Ch…
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Boyd and Josh are back with staunch guest Alan Alger who has some typically forthright views after our disappointing draw at Old Trafford. In fact we all have forthright views. We also discuss the Sky punditry and the free kick controversy and look ahead to what is a weird situation this week in the return leg of the Champions League tie v PSV, and…
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Dope Thief, Adolescence, and The Au Pair. With Guests Brian Tyree Henry and Faye Marsay
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2:01:33We’re giving out gnomes this week, specifically to Brian Tyree Henry, who joins us to chat all things rip and run with crime thriller Dope Thief (19:58) on Apple TV+. And while she didn’t get a gnome, the excellent Faye Marsay stopped by as well (1:02:54), to talk mind-blowing one-shot drama Adolescence on Netflix. And if reviewing both of those sh…
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Long hours and broken turnarounds... are TV and film crews being squeezed to breaking point? Plus film critic and broadcaster Rhianna Dhillon joins us to look at the issue - and how the Oscars’ TV show is still searching for a younger audience. Also on the programme: City AM is one of the last freesheets standing. Editor Christian May is here to re…
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Toxic Town, Fear, and Get Millie Black
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1:22:27This week’s show sees us dealing with industrial pollution alongside Jodie Whittaker and Aimee Lou Wood in Toxic town on Netflix (46:06), being terrorised by Martin Compston and Anjli Mohindra’s neighbour from hell in Fear on Prime Video (1:06:24), and heading to Kingston with Tamara Lawrance in Get Millie Black on Channel 4 (58:37). Plus Boydy lay…
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Boyd is joined by Josh and guests Ricky Lawrence and Oli Shorts for a swift on-the-whistle analysis of our disappointing 0-0 draw with Nottingham Forest. And even more excitingly, Josh and Ricky are podcasting while on their electric car journey home from the City Ground as they were about to run out of juice. We did have time to lament the end of …
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Charlotte Moore resigns - what does it mean for the BBC?
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40:57Charlotte Moore resigns from the BBC, kickstarting a flurry of changes at some big indies. Chris Curtis, editor of Broadcast Magazine, takes us through what it all means... and who’s in the running for the BBC’s top creative role. Also on the programme: how is 5 News bucking the trend and growing its audience? Reporter Warren Nettleford tells us mo…
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Boyd and Josh were joined by friend of the podcast sports commentator Trevor Harris to look back on what feels like a pivotal weekend in the Premier League title race as Arsenal fell to a shock 1-0 defeat at the hands of West Ham. We vent our frustrations at our lack of attacking options and query whether we should bemoan our luck or point the fing…
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Small Town Big Story, Dope Girls, and 1923. With guests Christina Hendricks, Chris O’Dowd and Jason Isaacs
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1:51:39Chris O’Dowd and Christina Hendricks join us this week (25:10) to talk Small Town, Big Country on Sky and NOW (which we also review - 1:17:30), Plus Jason Isaacs drops by to chat The White Lotus (1:02:38). Elsewhere, Boydy undertakes a scintillating digression about the vagaries of TV magazine publication dates and how they relate to embargoes (bea…
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Disney+ original series A Thousand Blows: An Empire and Pilot TV Podcast Special
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54:30Peaky Blinders creator Steven Knight heads to the mean streets of Victorian London for A Thousand Blows on Disney+ and what better way to celebrate than with a special Pilot TV/Empire crossover podcast? Chris Hewitt, James Dyer and Kay Ribeiro get under the skin of Knight’s latest period piece, which combines bare-knuckle boxing with organised crim…
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Alex Smith drops in to discuss bringing the final series of Big Boys to Channel 4, and what’s coming next for Rough Cut and the wider TV market as London prepares for its first Mip London. Jim Waterson’s also here to celebrate the success of London Centric, his Substack newsroom for local journalism. With thousands paying for access, we’ll ask why …
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