Covert Crew
The unseen world of TV production coordination
The essential but often overlooked role of a TV production coordinator is rarely talked about. Kym Houghton describes what it is that she does, what a normal day looks like and how her role in production coordination now differs from previous jobs in the industry....
The unseen world of TV production coordination
The essential but often overlooked role of a TV production coordinator is rarely talked about. Kym Houghton describes what it is that she does, what a normal day looks like and how her role in production coordination now differs from previous jobs in the industry....
Hacker the Dog: Meet the man behind the puppet
Phil Fletcher alongside CBBC star Hacker T.Dog. (Credit- Phil Fletcher) Hacker T.Dog is a well-known face on CBBC, having been on the channel for...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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 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...
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...
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...
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...
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...