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TV Makers

by Ashley Golder

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Latest episodes

Ep 48: Founder of The Development Network, Jon Willers - How to Make Money Beyond TV

October 20, 2026 · 59 min

Everyone’s telling us to embrace digital. But how do you actually make money from it? Jon Willers, founder of The Development Network, works with production companies, creators and brands to find opportunities beyond traditional…
Ep 47: Formula One's Williams Racing Creative Content Producer, Rachel Forrester - Leaving TV for F1

October 6, 2026 · 54 min

Ep 46: Williams Racing Creative Content Producer, Rachel Forrester - Leaving TV for Formula One After a decade producing some of the biggest automotive programmes on television, including Top Gear, The Grand Tour and Clarkson’s Farm…
Ep 46: Award-Winning Colourist, Paul Harrison - What Really Happens in the Grade?

September 22, 2026 · 50 min

You think you know everything a colourist does... but I bet you don’t! Paul Harrison is one of the UK's leading and most decorated colourists, with nearly 30 years of experience. He is also the founder of Residence Pictures, a specialist…
Ep 45: Chief Content Officer at Lifted Ent, Tom Gould - How to Keep Hit Formats Fresh

September 8, 2026 · 53 min

Love Island, I’m a Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here!, The Voice, Countdown and University Challenge are some of Britain’s biggest entertainment shows. But how do you keep hit formats like these feeling fresh without changing what audiences…
TV’s Digital Gold Rush? | Edinburgh TV Festival 2026

September 1, 2026 · 45 min

TV Makers is on the road at the Edinburgh TV Festival 2026. If there was one conversation everywhere this year, it was digital. YouTube, the creator economy, changing audiences, new ways of funding content... and what all of that means for…

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Ep 44: Grenfell: Uncovered Director, Olaide Sadiq - Directing Her First Documentary to 2 BAFTAs

August 4, 2026 · 1 hr 1 min

From the moment Olaide Sadiq was offered the job to winning two BAFTAs almost two years later, she shares what it really took - professionally and personally - to direct Grenfell: Uncovered. Just days before recording this episode…
Ep 43 - Part 2: Editorial Content Lawyer, Clare Hoban - The Legal Questions Everyone Should Ask!

July 21, 2026 · 43 min

If Part 1 answered many of the questions we've all quietly wondered about... Part 2 goes even deeper. What happens when legal, ethics and editorial judgement collide? Can a contributor really withdraw consent? What should you do if someone…
Ep 43 - Part 1: Editorial Content Lawyer, Clare Hoban - The Legal Questions Everyone Should Ask!

July 14, 2026 · 46 min

Have you ever caught yourself thinking… “Could I go to jail if we get this wrong?” “Can we legally film this?” “Can we broadcast that without permission?” “What happens if someone withdraws consent?” If so, this episode is for…
Ep 42: Director of On-Screen Talent, Micky Van Praagh - Who Casts TV's Biggest Stars?

June 30, 2026 · 56 min

From Love Island, I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here! and Celebrity Sabotage to University Challenge and even Countdown, have you ever wondered who decides which presenters, judges and celebrities make it onto our screens? Ashley Golder…
Ep 41: CEO of Global Production Group, Argonon, James Burstall - Adapting To A New Media World

June 16, 2026 · 60 min

How do you lead a global production group through one of the biggest periods of change the television industry has ever faced? In the first episode of Series 5, Ashley Golder sits down with James Burstall, CEO and Founder of Argonon, to…
Ep 40: Apple TV - Hijack Co-Creator & Director Jim Field Smith + DOP Ed Moore - Building Real-Time Tension Underground

March 3, 2026 · 1 hr 7 min

If you’ve ever wondered what it really takes to make large-scale, high-stakes television drama - this is the episode. To close Series 4 of TV Makers, Ashley is joined by the co-creator, executive producer and lead director of Hijack, Jim…
Ep 39: Honey Bee Co-Founder, Ed Taylor - The Big Pivot Beyond Television?

February 17, 2026 · 57 min

Are you worried there’s a shift happening in TV - and you might be missing it? Are you quietly questioning whether the traditional production company model is still sustainable? In this episode, I sit down with Ed Taylor, Co-Founder of…

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About the show

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.