TV Makers

You survived to ’25! And as your reward, here’s a brand-new episode of TV Makers ! Kicking off the year, I welcome Kimberly Godbolt, co-founder of Talented People and all round media advocate, or as some like to call her, the “ Friendly Disruptor.” Kimberly shares her expertise in spotting top industry talent, what she looks for in standout CVs, and how hiring managers can sharpen their interview...

If you missed last weeks full Christmas Special Episode, go back and give it a listen. But for those wanting pure TV Makers interview, this is the standalone interview with Will Becher, the Supervising Animator for Wallace and Gromit: Vengeance Most Fowl Premiering on BBC One and iPlayer at 6:10 pm on Christmas Day!   Supervising Animator Will Becher joins us to reveal the artistry, challenges, an...

Welcome to a very special Christmas edition of TV Makers ! We’re adding a sprinkle of festive magic as we go behind the scenes of Wallace and Gromit: Vengeance Most Fowl , premiering on BBC One and iPlayer at 6:10 pm on Christmas Day. Supervising Animator Will Becher joins us to reveal the artistry, challenges, and meticulous craftsmanship that go into bringing these beloved characters to life. Bu...

Siobhan O’Donnell is an exceptional Floor Manager with decades of experience working on some of the UK’s most iconic television moments. Siobhan shares jaw-dropping anecdotes, from the time she had to literally crawl past dthe Queen to get to the Prime Minister, to wrangling the Teletubbies on set, and even the nerve-wracking moment she had to tell Cilla Black that someone forgot to press record....

Unlock the potential and support for your next project with ScreenSkills! Emily Gunn, HETV Engagement & Projects Manager for the South and Midlands, is here to guide us every step of the way as to how ScreenSkills could help you us navigate this industry and come out on top.   Emily works across engagement and training for HETV freelancers across the UK, supporting the growth and expansion for...

Award-winning multi-cam and fixed rig Entertainment Director Abigail Dankwa is a powerhouse you need to know, learn from, and listen to! With BAFTA and RTS awards, a Grierson nomination, Directors UK board member,  recognition as a BAFTA Breakthrough, Edinburgh Festival’s Ones to Watch, and Broadcast Magazine Hot Shot, Abigail’s journey to The Director’s Chair is nothing short of incredible. In th...

Emile is a BAFTA-nominated and SAFTA-winning Commissioning Executive at UKTV, who is at the forefront of factual and factual entertainment series on channels like Dave, W, Yesterday, and Gold as well is UKTV's digital platform "U". In this episode, Emile is exceptionally open and candid in sharing insights into his role as a creative executive producer, what exactly a commissioner d...

Edinburgh TV Festival SPECIAL!  In a 2 part special, we hear from some incredible attendees at the festival and get their insights on what they’ve taken from TV’s must attend event of the year and where our industry is going for the next 12 months. Across the two parter, you’ll hear from: Rowan Woods, the creative director of this year’s festival and what's planned;  Kimberly Godbolt of Talen...

Edinburgh TV Festival SPECIAL!  In a 2 part special, we hear from some incredible attendees at the festival and get their insights on what they’ve taken from TV’s must attend event of the year and where our industry is going for the next 12 months. Across the two parter, you’ll hear from: Rowan Woods, the creative director of this year’s festival and what's planned;  Kimberly Godbolt of Talen...

In the grand finale of Series 2, we're closing with a bang!  Please welcome Emmy Award-winning director Jessica Hobbs, renowned for her work on The Crown, Broadchurch, The Regime, and Apple Tree Yard. Jessica shares her insights on directing and reveals the secrets behind crafting some of the most captivating television of the past decade. Don't miss this exclusive conversation with one...

Starting out in the TV Industry? Listen closely to Lottie Targett's tips and tricks in how to survive as a Runner on your next show! Not just one for the burgeoning new recruits of television but Lottie's no holds barred opinion on what life is like in TV, paired with her incredible enthusiasm is bound to make any veteran remember their own experiences and life lessons that might make th...

Nathaniel Christian-John has carved his way as a trusted researcher within factual television and in this episode, speaks about what it means to have an episode rest on his due diligence and quick thinking.  We also speak about the right age (if there is one) to enter into the industry and how to communicate effectively with senior team members.  If you want to get in touch with Nate, you can find...

Mike Sansom is the founder of Brightfire productions and the go to person for all things special effects. Mike has worked on TV royalty such as Top Gear, The Grand Tour, Derren Brown, The Slow Mo Guys to name but a few and he has some stories to go along with his vast experience. If you're looking to see what it takes to be a master of Special Effects or indeed, how you might work with someon...

This week we have, Emilea Bagstaff, a fantastic, up and coming, Production Coordinator. Some of Emilea’s credits include Bafta award winning Documentary, Ambulance, and new doc for Discovery -  Britain’s Deadliest.   Arguably, Production Coordinators are the backbone of any tv production, but the intricacies of what’s involved spans further than any spreadsheet, regardless of how good it is, which...

This week we have the fabulous Zac Clarke, a Camera Assistant with credits on huge shows such as The Late Late show with James Corden, Comic Relief,  Interior design masters and The Voice.  Zac quickly made a name for himself as one of the best camera assistants you can hire and he speaks about the added extras he brings to his role, the pressures of supporting huge shoots when things go wrong and...

On this week's episode, Claire O'Shea uncovers the mystery box that is the world of task producing. Where, instead of people sat around a white board coming up with ideas, they are instead bringing in films and snacks, testing and re-testing, to make the best tasks, challenges and games imaginable. Claire's impressive rostra of credits from the likes of SAS: Who Dares Wins, The Appr...

I'm excited to bring you Sarah Milton, Production Designer with over 30 years of set design experience and the designer behind shows such as The Great British Menu, Spring Watch, Secret life of 4, 5 and 6 year olds, Ministry of Curious Stuff and the Martin lewis Money Show. You can find Sarah on her website by clicking here . TV Makers is your go-to podcast for staying ahead in your career, w...

This week we have Production Manager Jamie Stratton who not only has a wealth of experience, he started a TV revolution by writing an open letter to broadcasters insisting on parity in pay with his editorial counterparts. The open letter was signed by thousands of other people in the industry and if you want to also add your name to it, the link can be found here: https://docs.google.com/document/...

Welcome to TV Makers with host Ashley Golder and we are back for Series 2!  Join us as we hear from  TV professionals from all corners of the industry and ask what they do and how they do it.  If you’re new to the podcast, a huge welcome to you, and thank you for tuning in! There’s an entire series you can catch up on with 10 episodes waiting for you, featuring  Directors, Lighting Technicians, Ed...

A new year is upon us and so is Series 2 of TV Makers, an industry podcast where I talk to TV veterans and work out how to do their job before we get there ourselves.  It's a podcast for those looking to step up but not entirely sure what's involved in that next promotion. How do you go from production Coordinator to Production manager? What's involved in Task Producing? How do you...

Welcome back to TV Makers, and for the series finale we bring you Hugo Healy, award winning Drone Operator.  With a repertoire of prestigious accolades, including triumphs at some of the globe's most prestigious photography awards, Hugo's expertise has allowed him to film and photograph some unique perspectives. His lens has captured iconic moments for productions like Dune 2, collaborat...

In this weeks episode of TV Makers we have a true master of his craft, the incredibly talented Steadicam Operator, Dom Jackson!    Dom has used his skills on Award winning shows such as Strictly come Dancing, Big Brother, Olympic closing and opening ceremonies, Japan World Cup, BAFTA’s, EMA and NME awards as well as being the go to operator for huge live concerts for the likes of Coldplay, Rolling...

On this week's episode is Jacqueline Baker, an exceptional Development Producer who has made a significant impact on the industry both with her winning commissions and within the TV community itself.  As if her work as a Development Producer wasn't enough to talk about, Jacqui has an impressive list of extra curricular TV credits: Broadcast Now’s Hot Shot List Breakthrough leader at TV C...

In this captivating episode of TV Makers, we dive into the world of Liam White, a renowned Director of Photography (DOP) and Gimbal operator who has carved his niche in the music industry. From capturing electrifying live performances to intimate studio sessions, Liam has become the go-to professional within music circles. Join us as we unravel the trials and triumphs of freelancing in the filmmak...

Welcome back to TV Makers! This week I'm speaking with Series Director, Mike Parker, who discusses how to make the leap from Producer Directing (PD) to Series Directing (SD), what's involved in the role and some of the added responsibilities on his shoulders.  Mike is infinitely experienced in live, reality and game show formats, often mixing these genre's together to create smash h...