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From adult comics to Mr Bean: Alex Collier’s journey to becoming a Head Writer
From editing Viz Comic to writing for children’s TV hits like 'Dennis and Gnasher: Unleashed’ and ‘Mr Bean: The Animated Series’, Alex Collier has built a career on persistence, creativity and a deep love for comedy. He takes us behind the scenes of his journey to...
Step by Step: How Foley artists bring the screen to life
Foley professionals Barnaby Smyth and Balázs Győri share all you need to know about the unique practise of using everyday objects to make incredibly realistic sound effects. When watching TV, the sounds we hear are just as important as visuals. A show can draw us in...
Thread by Thread: Kyla Little’s path to costume design
Kyla Little (Credit: https://www.little-designs.com/) Kyla Little’s childhood dream was to be in front of a camera and be an actor. That dream completely changed in when finding a job on her University campus in North Carolina, at the costume shop.“The head of...
The secrets of the Traitors from those inside
Michael working on The Traitors as a gold-masked man. (Credit- Michael Harrison) The final of Series 3 of the reality show The Traitors saw an average audience of 7.4 million people tune into the ultimate game of truth deception. The savage twists, thrilling missions...
Parking lots to palaces: How TV always scouts the perfect locations
On set at the Sanditon castle. (Credit - Dee Gregson) Finding locations to shoot for TV consists of a whole lot more than just turning up on the day with your actors, crew and cameras. Location managers are an integral part of TV production as there’s an extensive...
From adult comics to Mr Bean: Alex Collier’s journey to becoming a Head Writer
From editing Viz Comic to writing for children’s TV hits like 'Dennis and Gnasher: Unleashed’ and ‘Mr Bean: The Animated Series’, Alex Collier has built a career on persistence, creativity and a deep love for comedy. He takes us behind the scenes of his journey to...
Step by Step: How Foley artists bring the screen to life
Foley professionals Barnaby Smyth and Balázs Győri share all you need to know about the unique practise of using everyday objects to make incredibly realistic sound effects. When watching TV, the sounds we hear are just as important as visuals. A show can draw us in...
Thread by Thread: Kyla Little’s path to costume design
Kyla Little (Credit: https://www.little-designs.com/) Kyla Little’s childhood dream was to be in front of a camera and be an actor. That dream completely changed in when finding a job on her University campus in North Carolina, at the costume shop.“The head of...
The secrets of the Traitors from those inside
Michael working on The Traitors as a gold-masked man. (Credit- Michael Harrison) The final of Series 3 of the reality show The Traitors saw an average audience of 7.4 million people tune into the ultimate game of truth deception. The savage twists, thrilling missions...
Parking lots to palaces: How TV always scouts the perfect locations
On set at the Sanditon castle. (Credit - Dee Gregson) Finding locations to shoot for TV consists of a whole lot more than just turning up on the day with your actors, crew and cameras. Location managers are an integral part of TV production as there’s an extensive...
Surviving the jump from Runner to Researcher
Jack working on the set of Countdown where he was a Junior Casting Researcher. (Credit - Jack Dinslay) After starting out as a runner across a...
Match of the Day: The man behind the analysis
Ryan Evans alongside the BBC Sport team at Euro 2024 in Germany. (Credit- Ryan Evans) Match of the Day is a staple to millions of households each...
From classroom to writer’s room: Jen Wakefield’s screenwriting journey
Jen Wakefield working at the BBC (Credit: https://www.jenwakefield.co.uk/) Starting out as a primary school teacher, or making it through the...
Step by Step: How Foley artists bring the screen to life
Foley professionals Barnaby Smyth and Balázs Győri share all you need to know about the unique practise of using everyday objects to make incredibly...
Thread by Thread: Kyla Little’s path to costume design
Kyla Little (Credit: https://www.little-designs.com/) Kyla Little’s childhood dream was to be in front of a camera and be an actor. That dream...
5 TV Production Roles you didn’t know existed
Think the magic behind your favourite TV show is all down to the directors andproducers? Think again! From finding the perfect filming locations to...
Inside the world of localisation: How subtitles and dubbing drive the success of entertainment abroad
Ever wondered about the world of TV dubbing? (Credits: Netflix). In an era dominated by streaming giants, TV shows are globally interlinked more...
Step by Step: How Foley artists bring the screen to life
Foley professionals Barnaby Smyth and Balázs Győri share all you need to know about the unique practise of using everyday objects to make incredibly...
Parking lots to palaces: How TV always scouts the perfect locations
On set at the Sanditon castle. (Credit - Dee Gregson) Finding locations to shoot for TV consists of a whole lot more than just turning up on the day...
From adult comics to Mr Bean: Alex Collier’s journey to becoming a Head Writer
From editing Viz Comic to writing for children’s TV hits like 'Dennis and Gnasher: Unleashed’ and ‘Mr Bean: The Animated Series’, Alex Collier has...
Steadicam Operators: Carrying the weight of the broadcast (and 26 kilos) on your shoulders
Tomas Antonsson in action at Eurovision 2025 (Credit: Tomas Antonsson). Steadicam operators are the people behind the breath taking shots. They move...
From glitterball to Gladiators: The bright and beaming life of a follow spot operator
On set at Eurovision from the point of view from a Follow Spot Operator (Credit: Kate Fernandes). Dangling from the rafters, wrestling with giant...