The TV Collective Podcast

This week’s TV Collective Podcast episode honours Breast Cancer Awareness Month. It is filled with inspiration, resilience, and yes, even a few laughs. We sit down with BAFTA award-winning Exec Producer and Head of ITV Scripted Comedy, Nana Hughes, as she shares her journey of returning to work after her breast cancer diagnosis.Yet while managing a critical illness most freelancers have no financial help and little assistance in securing new contracts. Who supports them? We are calling on all industry leaders to step up and provide better support for freelancers wanting to return to work. Our industry must do better.This episode is dedicated to the memory of Ann Marie Goodwin, a breakthrough leader and integral part of the TV Collective, who sadly passed away from cancer, whose legacy continues to inspire us all. Disclaimer: Please listen with care. If you or anyone you know is affected by the topics covered in this episode, the Film and TV Charity offers support. Follow the TV Collective FacebookInstagramLinkedInTwitterYouTube Official website Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of The TV Collective Podcast, one year on from the October 7th attack on Israel and the subsequent war with Hamas, we explore the realities of reporting from conflict zones. We spoke with journalists, filmmakers, and war correspondents to discuss their experiences, challenges, and dangers when reporting from the frontlines. Featuring BAFTA and International Emmy® Award Palestinian filmmaker Yousef Hammash, who documented the Israel-Hamas war from inside Gaza.If you or anyone you know has been affected by the trauma of this conflict, please get in touch with the Film and TV Charity for support.The views expressed in this podcast are those of the individuals involved and do not necessarily reflect the views of The TV Collective Podcast or its affiliates. Follow the TV CollectiveFacebookInstagramLinkedInTwitterYouTubeOfficial website Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In episode 2 of The TV Collective Podcast, we’re coming to you straight from the TV Collective Live Festival—a celebration of creatives of colour with masterclasses, sessions, and insights. We’re diving into how to thrive until 2025, with BAFTA-winning personality, chef, and musician Big Zuu, who shares how he navigates in an ever-changing industry.But that’s not all—we’re launching the TV Collective Content Fund to give out monthly cash prizes, and this Friday, 27th September, someone’s walking away with £5,000 cold, hard cash for their project! That could be YOU! Follow the TV CollectiveFacebookInstagramLinkedInTwitterYouTubeOfficial website Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In Episode 1 of The TV Collective Podcast, we ask what role British television has had in shaping public perceptions of Black, Asian, and Muslim communities and how these portrayals may have contributed to the summer riots. We hear from senior industry leaders about the media’s responsibility and catch up with Marcus Ryder, CEO of the Film & TV Charity, who has been advocating for race and representation on British TV for over 12 years.This episode is dedicated to Simon Albury MBE.Follow the TV CollectiveFacebookInstagramLinkedInTwitterYouTubeOfficial website Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We've come to the end of season one of The Plug Podcast! But don't fret because we'll be back with Season 2 sooner than later! Over the past nine episodes, we have spoken to various guests, chopped up big industry topics, and caught nuff jokes. Whether this is your first time or you are a veteran Plug listener, sit back and relax; for the next 30 minutes, we are going down memory lane and sharing highlights and never-before-heard clips from some of our previous special guests, including:Angela Jain (Head of Unscripted at ITV)Angela Ferreira (Douglas Road Productions)Adjani Salmon (Creator of 'Dreaming Whilst Black')Eric Collins (Venture Capalitist at Impact X)Stephanie Chlond (AI Filmmaker)Daniel Pemberton (Music Composer for 'Into The Spiderverse')Luti Fagbenle (CEO of Lutimedia)Marcus Ryder (CEO of The Film & TV Charity)Gary Younge (Author & Journalist)Life coach and longtime friend of the TVC, Remy Blumenfeld, shares his top tips on planning, executing, and completing your creative projects. Of course, this is The Plug, so we've got more flowers and a recommended watch. Thank you for listening, and stay connected.Follow the TV CollectiveFacebookInstagramLinkedInTwitterYouTubeOfficial website Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On May 25, 2020, the world watched in disbelief and horror as Derek Chauvin, a white policeman, knelt on the neck of George Floyd, an African American man, for 8 minutes and 46 seconds, leading to his premature death. George Floyd's murder sparked a global outrage and protests. Many companies pledged financial support for Black communities and joined in what many now call black square summer. However, four years later, what happened? Is there still an appetite for change, or has the diversity, equity and inclusion bubble burst? Simone kicks off the debate by asking the TVC community for their thoughts. For the featured interview, Simone speaks with the highly respected Author and Journalist Gary Younge about life after George Floyd, what diversity really looks like, and more!Our fellow plugger, Rianna Scipio, shares her top tips on how to keep it real in the feel and be your authentic self in the world of work. As expected, we come with the flowers, and in this episode, we've prepared a special bouquet for the TV producer and legend Maxine Watson.Follow the TV CollectiveFacebookInstagramLinkedInTwitterYouTubeOfficial website Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On 22nd May 2024, UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak announced a general election on 4th July 2024. So it's only fitting that Simone comes with the Election Special for this episode! No matter what side of the political fence you sit on, a lot is riding on this election.Simone reached out to members of the TVC family to get their thoughts on what the winning party can do after the election to boost the creative sector.For the featured interview, Simone talks with Marcus Ryder, MBE, CEO of The Film & TV Charity, about the challenges facing the creative sector, potential solutions, and more!Our fellow plugger, Paula Ogun Hector, comes through at the end with her top tips on thriving as a creative when the world is spinning out of control. Oh, you want flowers? You know Simone and her people keep a bouquet close by.Follow the TV CollectiveFacebookInstagramLinkedInTwitterYouTubeOfficial website Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The music is so nice, we had to cover it twice! Simone is back and plugging into all things content and music again! Of course, we always love to hear from you, so you sent in your thoughts about songs from films and TV shows you love. The TVC community shares their favourite movie soundtracks and TV theme tunes to open things up.In our featured interview, Simone speaks to Director Luti Fagbenle about making his transition from directing music videos to long-form content. Luti's credits include work with Jay-Z, Beyonce and Kanye West. He's also one of the brains behind Blue Therapy on E4. Luti pulls no punches about his experiences as a Black man in television. Lastly, we spoke to Producer Karen Gabay, who shared her top tips for producing a compelling music documentary. Following a recent Channel 4 report, which states that only 8% of people in the creative industries are from working-class backgrounds, along with the fourth anniversary of George Floyd's murder, we need to talk about diversity and inclusion... AGAIN. For our next debate, please send your voice notes or comments to info@thetvcollective.org with your name, title and a comment. We want to hear from as many of you as possible. Follow the TV CollectiveFacebookInstagramLinkedInTwitterYouTubeOfficial website Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Music is a universal language, and in this episode, we're going to talk up the tings! Are you a music producer or just interested in telling better stories with the help of music? Want to know how to get your foot in the door or, better still, how you get paid? Sit back and relax. This episode is all about music for Film and TV. Simone is the Plug, and she'll connect you.The TVC community shares their favourite movie soundtracks and TV theme tunes to open things up.In our featured interview, Simone speaks to composer and songwriter Daniel Pemberton about his career in scoring music for Film and TV. This man scored the music for Into The Spiderverse, so the levels are high.Lastly, we spoke to US rapper James Gardin about his top tips on how to create songs that brands will love and the whole world can sing.Follow the TV CollectiveFacebookInstagramLinkedInTwitterYouTubeOfficial website Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This episode is all about artificial intelligence! Simone is The Plug, so she's got her finger on the pulse of everything new, including technology! This week, she taps into the TVC community to get their thoughts on the ride of AI and whether or not it's coming to take our jobs. Simone also links up with AI filmmaker Stephanie Chlond, who shares details about her career journey and how she harnesses the power of AI for cinema and explores how AI is levelling the playing fields in the creative industries. We don't just talk about the game; we share it. AI expert Cassie Quarless shares his top five tips on using AI to streamline your work processes. To close, as usual, the TVC crew show love to the creatives who influence and inspire us all. Download the e-book Top AI Tools by Cassie Quarless here. Follow the TV CollectiveFacebookInstagramLinkedInTwitterYouTubeOfficial website Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This episode is all about the paper! So, if you want to get your money up – Listen up!  To kick things off, Simone chops it up with the TVC family about what they would do if money were no object. Some of these ideas need to be made one day! If you have big ideas and no budget, tune in as Simone chats with Investment Entrepreneur Eric Collins from Impact X in an exclusive interview. Eric drops many gems about how and why he and his team help creatives from underrepresented groups raise loads of money. Simone is joined by fellow plugger; the Award-winning financial expert Denise Nurse, who shares her top tips for getting your money up and having the right money mindset.Of course, we show love and pay homage by sharing our flowers to the creatives who influence and inspire us. Click here for more information on Eric Collins and Impact X.Follow the TV CollectiveFacebookInstagramLinkedInTwitterYouTubeOfficial website Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Awards season is well and truly underway. It seems like there is an award for everything these days. From the Grammys to the Baftas to the MOBOS, winning one of these prestigious awards is every creative’s dream. But do they actually improve careers? We were backstage at the Royal Television Society Awards to hear what the people had to say. For our featured interview, we talk to Adjani Salmon, the Creator and Director of the hit TV show Dreaming Whilst Black, about his life, career and award-winning movements.We also have tips and advice from Dr Tru Powell, a Creative Entrepreneur and Personal Brand Strategist. Tru shares his top tips on how to maximise your chances of winning when submitting yourself or your business for awards.We close with more shout-outs celebrating a few highly talented people making moves across the industry.Follow the TV CollectiveFacebookInstagramLinkedInTwitterYouTubeOfficial website Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The TV Collective is delighted to announce the return of the Breakthrough Leaders programme, now in its fourth year. For the first time, this ground-breaking initiative, co-devised by Remy Blumenfeld, will collaborate with industry giants Fremantle, BBC Studios, Prime Video, SKY and ITV Studios. This transformative programme aims to identify and empower 50 exceptional individuals from Global Majority backgrounds who are poised to become the future leaders of the UK TV industry. If you know a future leader, nominate them. If you think you are a future leader, there is no need to self-nominate; just go ahead and apply now!Apply here to be a 2024 Breakthrough Leader!Follow the TV CollectiveFacebookInstagramLinkedInTwitterYouTubeOfficial website Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week's episode opens with a debate about Jeremy Hunt's controversial comments from the Spring 2024 budget regarding the health of the UK TV industry. Hunt said: "We have become Europe's largest film and TV production centre, and at the current rate of expansion, we will be second only to Hollywood globally by the end of 2025". The TV Collective community gets some things off their chests. For our featured interview, we talk to Angela Ferreira, Managing Director at Douglas Road Productions and DEI Ambassador at Banijay UK, about her origin story and how she has navigated her way to the top of the TV world.We also have tips and advice from Sam Bickley; ex-BBC commissioning editor and Freelance Executive Producer, currently working as a Duty of Care Executive in BBC Unscripted. Sam shares her top tips on staying resilient while looking for work during an economic downturn. We close with more shout-outs celebrating fantastic women making moves across the industry. Apply here to be a 2024 Breakthrough Leader!Sign the #OffAirNightmare petition here. Follow the TV CollectiveFacebookInstagramLinkedInTwitterYouTubeOfficial website Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In our first episode, we get straight to the real talk with a debate around the future of TV - where it's at, where it's going, and how you can be best placed to achieve your ambitions in this ever-changing world of media. We then speak to Lajaune Lincoln from The Film & TV Charity about what they're doing to help the creatives in the screen industry.For our featured interview, we talk to Angela Jain, Director of Unscripted UK at ITV Studios, about how she has navigated to the top of the TV world.We also have tips and advice from Sam Fray, Talent Development Lead from The Triforce Creative Network, who gives us her top five tips on writing a compelling bio.Apply here to be a 2024 Breakthrough Leader!Sign up here for the Breakthrough Leaders 2024 online open week!Read the Money Matters report by The Film & TV Charity here.Follow the TV CollectiveFacebookInstagramLinkedInTwitterYouTubeOfficial website Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Get connected to The Plug Podcast... brought to you by the world-renowned TV Collective.Listen up as we share the conversations we've been having in our community, giving flowers to our peers and spilling the tea on all the latest industry happenings. Host Simone Pennant MBE speaks with some of the most prominent players in the Film, TV and Cinema industries about their lives, careers and how they reached the top of the game.From debates to news to advice to ideas - we've got all the connections. Whether you're making TV programmes, producing content online or just interested in the screen industries, we've got you covered.Follow the TV CollectiveFacebookInstagramLinkedInTwitterYouTubeOfficial websiteSign up here for Breakthrough Leaders 2024! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.