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....
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...
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...
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...
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...
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 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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...