TV Makers
TV Makers is a podcast that takes listeners behind the scenes of the TV industry, interviewing professionals in various roles to gain insights into their work. Host Ashley Golder speaks with the likes of Steadicam operators, Production Managers, Directors, Lighting Technicians, and more, covering all aspects of the TV world. In each episode, we delve into the intricacies of their roles, learning about the challenges and rewards of working in the industry. With episodes released every two weeks, TV Makers is perfect for TV enthusiasts, aspiring industry professionals, and veterans with years of experience. Subscribe now on your preferred platform and follow @tvmakerspod on Instagram and Twitter for more content.
Episodes
33 episodes
Ep 28: Gem Pinkney - PR, Director of Television
Publicists! Often portrayed as the mysterious force behind the scenes—crafting hype, dodging scandal, and spinning gold from a well-placed quote. But how much of that is myth, and what does brilliant PR really look like in today...
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Season 3
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Episode 8
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55:33
Ep 27: Alex Segal - Talent Agent
Talent Agents! — cloaked in TV myth as orchestrators of extravagant demands, from bowls of blue M&Ms to first-class travel for their star clients. Let’s separate fact from fiction and uncover what really goes on in the world of talent repre...
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52:47
Ep 26: Kimberly Godbolt - Talented People co founder and Specialist Headhunter
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...
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58:32
Ep 25: Standalone interview with Wallace and Gromit Supervising Animator: Will Becher
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: Ve...
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Season 3
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27:53
Christmas Special 2024: Wallace and Gromit Supervising Animator: Will Becher
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...
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Season 3
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1:07:17
Ep 24: Siobhan O'Donnell - Floor manager
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...
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Season 3
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58:08
Ep 23: Emily Gunn - ScreenSkills
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...
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Season 3
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Episode 3
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41:02
Ep 22: Abigail Dankwa - Multi Camera and Fixed Rig Director
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 B...
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Season 3
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Episode 2
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48:29
Ep 21: Emile Nawagamuwa - Commissioning Executive
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 th...
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Season 3
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Episode 1
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1:01:21
Edinburgh TV Festival 2024: Part 2
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 f...
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Season 2
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Episode 22
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37:53
Edinburgh TV Festival 2024: Part 1
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 f...
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Season 2
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Episode 21
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42:33
Ep 20: Jessica Hobbs - Drama Director
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 ...
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Season 2
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Episode 20
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59:05
Ep 19: Lottie Targett - Runner
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 ...
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Season 2
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Episode 19
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55:08
Ep 18: Nathaniel Christian-John - Researcher
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 a...
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Season 2
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Episode 18
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43:04
Ep 17: Mike Sansom - Special Effects
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 t...
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Season 2
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Episode 17
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50:51
Ep 16: Emilea Bagstaff - Production Coordinator
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, P...
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Season 2
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Episode 16
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42:22
Ep 15: Zac Clarke - Camera Assistant
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 a...
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Season 2
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Episode 15
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42:09
Ep 14: Claire O'Shea - Task Producer
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, t...
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Season 2
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Episode 14
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49:16
Ep 13: Sarah Milton - Production Designer
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 an...
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Season 2
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Episode 13
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48:15
Ep 12: Jamie Stratton - Production Manager
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 si...
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Season 2
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Episode 12
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48:03
Ep 11: Simon Barnes - Series and Exec producer
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...
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Season 2
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Episode 11
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47:20
TV Makers: Series 2 Trailer
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 ...
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2:34
Ep 10: Hugo Healy - Drone Operator
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, H...
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Season 1
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Episode 10
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51:13
Ep 9: Dom Jackson - Steadicam Operator
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, Olympi...
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Season 1
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Episode 9
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43:24
Ep 8: Jacqueline Baker - Development Producer
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...
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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49:18