BBC Radio Podcasts from The BBC Academy Podcast
Minipods – Smartphone journalism episode five: Audio
Recording great sound.
Minipods – Smartphone journalism episode four: Video part 2
Film with your phone like a pro.
Minipods – Smartphone journalism episode three: Video part 1
Get your video set-up right.
Minipods – Smartphone journalism episode two: Photos
Get the max from your snaps.
Minipods – Smartphone journalism episode one: Settings
Get your smartphone ready to record your breaking story.
Podcastology episode fifteen: Is video the new audio?
In this episode of Podcastology, we delve into the world of visualisation.
Podcastology episode sixteen: New formats, new voices
Some of today's most exciting podcasting innovations come from previously unheard voices.
Podcastology episode fourteen: How to win an award
In this episode of Podcastology, we look at what it takes to win an award in podcasting.
Podcastology episode thirteen: Going local
In this episode of Podcastology, we look at how to bring podcasts to a local audience.
Podcastology episode twelve: Future directions
In the first episode of the new series of Podcastology, we discuss all things podcasting.
Vicarious trauma in journalism and the media
What it is and how to protect yourself.
Peer support: Opening up about mental health
Learn about the BBC’s Peer Support Network and how it works.
The menopause: How you can support colleagues
What it is, how to talk about it and how to offer support.
Minipods – Interviewing episode six: Audience
The audience can be your friend.
Minipods – Interviewing episode five: Layers
Digging deeper and peeling back the layers.
Minipods – Interviewing episode four: Answers
Do your homework and reap the rewards.
Minipods – Interviewing episode three: Questions
Learn which questions to ask, and how to ask them.
Minipods – Interviewing episode two: Listening
How listening carefully to your interviewee pays dividends.
Minipods – Interviewing episode one: Focus
Think - what’s the most important thing you want to get out of your interview?
Minipods - Audio storytelling episode five: Writing
Write to connect with your audience, grab their attention and keep it.
Minipods - Audio storytelling episode four: The stand up
Give your podcast or radio package another dimension.
Minipods - Audio storytelling episode three: Sense of place
Take your listener to the scene of your audio story.
Minipods - Audio storytelling episode two: Using sound
How to supercharge your podcast or radio package using the sounds around you.
Minipods - Audio storytelling episode one: Planning
Take a moment to plot how you’ll tell your story.
Podcastology episode eleven: Thinking strategy
How audience insights can guide your podcast planning
Podcastology episode ten: From mic to ear
The backstage technical wizardry that brings your podcast to your ear
Podcastology episode nine: Political pods
How to talk about politics – and entertain as well
Podcastology episode six: Future directions
What's the next big thing for podcasting?
Podcastology episode seven: Unfiltered conversations
How to create chemistry in the studio
Podcastology episode eight: Box sets
How to tell compelling stories over multiple episodes
Podcastology episode one: What makes a podcast a hit?
Hear what makes podcasts distinct from radio and insights into audiences listening habits
Podcastology episode two: What the BBC is looking for in a podcast
Hear from BBC's first commissioning editor for podcasts, Jason Phipps
Podcastology episode three: How to produce a podcast
Gain insights into producing a podcast from BBC producers Georgia Catt and Emma Conneely
Podcastology episode four: Finding an audience for your podcast
After making your podcast, you need to put time and effort into finding an audience
Podcastology episode five: Behind the scenes on two top BBC podcasts
How do you produce two very different podcasts?
Essential kit for the field producer
What production kit should you take when producing radio content in the field?
Man Like Mobeen
Joe Godwin spoke to Ben Cavey and Guz Khan to find out about the making of the programme
From memoir to movie: the story behind the Boy with the Topknot
Highlights of an exclusive event about The Boy with the Topknot in BBC Birmingham.
How do they make the Archers?
A look behind the scenes at The Archers, the world's longest-running continuing drama
Inside daytime television: Ideas, reveals and hard work
Could you hack it on a daytime TV production team? Find out if you have what it takes.
Data Journalism: More important than ever?
Discover the skills you need to produce stories from data
Cyber-security: How to protect yourself online
Learn how to defend yourself against online threats at home or in the office
How to get a job: Women in technology
The BBC wants more women for jobs in Design & Engineering – see how to land a new role
VR and 360 video: The path to popularity
What should media organisations consider when experimenting with VR and 360?
Making Radio 1's breakfast show with Nick Grimshaw
Nick Grimshaw and his breakfast team describe the pressures of early morning live radio
Following your audience on 'dark social'
How can broadcasters join ‘dark social’ conversations on instant messaging platforms?
How to edit a documentary
Learn how an editor and director work together to turn hours of footage into a slick film
How has BBC Three adapted to online?
Discover how the BBC Three team have changed their ways of working since moving online.
Working with sound
From soundtracks to sound effects, listen to our sound advice
Coding: The next step for journalists?
Can reporters improve their storytelling by learning how to code?
Radio 1's The Surgery: Tackling mental health live
Learn about the pressures of producing and presenting a medical phone-in.
Pitching programme ideas: TV commissioner's tips
What should TV producers keep in mind when pitching programmes to commissioners?
How to take the first steps in your career
How do you choose your career? And how do you ensure you stand out from the crowd?
Career change: How to make the leap
How to be best prepared to take your career in a different direction.
How to create stories with sound
BBC foreign correspondent Hugh Sykes talks about using sound to paint vivid pictures.
Getting the best out of creativity sessions
What methods can be used to improve your team's brainstorms and creativity?
Barbara Nice: From stand-up to radio sitcom
How do you turn a stand-up act into a fully fledged radio sitcom?
Desert Island Discs: Working with the stars
How do you keep a radio series exciting for 75 years and counting?
How to make it in TV drama scriptwriting
Discover the routes into TV script-writing or editing and how teams operate
Digital sport - Closer to the action
What does the future hold for experiencing sport online?
Talking to the internet: Digital assistants and the media
What is the likely impact of digital assistants such as Amazon's Echo and Google's Home?
The truth about fake news
'Fake news' - what does it mean exactly? And how should journalists respond to it?
From community radio to the BBC: How to be a presenter
How do you make the leap from community to national radio?
BBC Academy Podcast: Highlights of 2016
The BBC Academy Podcast team look back on the best moments of 2016.
Home Front: History in the making
Taking fictional stories that are true to World War One from script to radio broadcast
Dan Lyons: The changing tech workplace
Dan Lyons dissects today’s workplace culture based on his experiences at a tech startup.
How to manage people
Want to make it in management? Learn about the rewards and challenges.
How to engage Generation Y
What kind of content do millennials want and how can you give it them?
Dan Snow: Making adventure documentaries
Presenter Dan Snow reveals all about the making Operation Gold Rush
How to write radio drama
Home Front's Jessica Dromgoole and playwright Caroline Horton share their tips.
Live social video
What works when you 'go live' on social media? Hear the pros and cons of live streaming.
Presenting: Finding your voice
Listen in as the BBC Academy podcast team are voice-coached by a pro
Mobile journalism tips: Get your mojo working
if you’re thinking of trying mobile journalism, here’s a chance to learn from two pros.
Jon Plowman: Making TV comedy
Veteran comedy producer Jon Plowman reveals the inner workings of a sitcom
Vanessa Feltz: Secrets of the phone-in
Vanessa Feltz and her Radio London show producer discuss how to run a successful phone-in
How to make a radio show: Noreen Khan at BBC Asian Network
Hear from the Noreen Khan production team on all aspects of creating a radio show.
CBBC: The challenges of making children’s TV
How is CBBC keeping up with the changing needs of younger audiences?
Rio 2016: The mobile Olympics
Discover how the Rio Olympics is driving advancements to the BBC Sport website and app
Careers in technology: Women and diversity
What roles are available in the broadcast technology sector?
How to make it as on-air talent
Find out how to navigate a career as a presenter or on-air reporter.
News storytelling tips: Maxine Mawhinney
Learn how to tell news stories with BBC News presenter Maxine Mawhinney
Finding and telling news stories: Sima Kotecha
Get tips on finding original content and telling great stories from Sima Kotecha
Handing control to your audience: BBC WM ‘takeover’
How a BBC WM 95.6FM ‘takeover’ connected with the community to create a big impact.
Developing a mental model
Learn how the way we think can make us better musicians and software developers.
Making the most of a mentor
The right kind of mentor can be a game changer in your career.
Peaky Blinders: The producer and director of photography
What being a producer & director of photography entails on dramas like Peaky Blinders
Doctors meets Shakespeare: Peter Lloyd talks to Joe Godwin
Series producer Peter Lloyd on bringing the bard to BBC One's continuing drama series.
National Theatre Live: Taking theatre to the movies
NT Live's Emma Keith explains how they have taken theatre to cinemas worldwide.
Behind the scenes on Later… with Jools Holland
Series producer Alison Howe & coordinator Zoe Nicholson of BBC Two’s Later with Jools
Midlands Today: Creating a news programme
Hear from some of the Midlands Today team on how they put the programme together.
Filming with drones: What you need to know
Before you fly and film for your shoot you need to listen to this podcast!
Jed Mercurio: in conversation
An in depth conversation with the writer behind Line of Duty, Bodies and Critical.
BBC Apprenticeships: you're hired
You don’t need a university degree to have a career in journalism
CBBC’s Our School: Fixed rigs and children
Panel with BBC's Kez Margrie, producer Richard Marson & teacher Trevor Evans on the show.
What's so special about radio?
Presenters Paul Gambaccini, Sue MacGregor & Nick Ferrari examine radio's unique qualities
Radio producers: Winning at the freelance game
What does it take to be a successful freelance audio producer?
The business of podcasting
Podcasts are more popular than ever but how do they make money?
The Best Bottoms in the Land
The making of an observational documentary series, The Best Bottoms in the Land.
Working in radio production: A day in the life of 1Xtra
Ever listened to the radio and wondered what the people behind the mic do?
Local Apprentices: Finding Your Flair
Some tips on breaking into journalism and getting onto a BBC Academy training scheme.
4K and Ultra-HD: Making programmes
What are the practical considerations of filming in UHD?
4K and UHD: Why does it matter?
What are the benefits of 4K Ultra-HD to your production?
Women in journalism: challenges and career development
Are there still barriers to female journalists in the workplace?
BBC Academy Podcast: Review of 2015
We revisit some of our most memorable moments from the BBC Academy's podcast in 2015.
How to create an ebook
We look at the steps you'll need to take to create an interactive ebook.
How to get a job in sports broadcasting
How do you become a sports commentator, presenter or journalist?
Radio: The medium that refuses to give in and wither away
Radio 2’s Chris Evans, R5L's Emma Barnett & Absolute Radio’s Christian O’Connell on radio
The Coroner: A masterclass in daytime drama
How to make a ground-breaking daytime TV drama with international appeal.
Broadcasting young voices: Podium.me
Want to know what young people think? Listen to them directly at Podium.me
Radio festival: the future of radio's mobile, loud and emotional
Changes in technology is changing the game massively.What's that mean for radio's future?
Radio festival: Disrupt or be disrupted
Branding is hard and with hundreds of radio stations, how do you compete to stand out?
Danny and the Human Zoo
Actor Kascion Franklin and director Destiny Ekaragha on the hit one-off BBC One drama.
In conversation with Mike Bartlett
Writer and director Mike Bartlett in a candid conversation with BBC’s Henry Swindell.
Iain Softely on directing The Outcast
The film director on moving from Hollywood to directing his first television drama.
Developing The Outcast with Sadie Jones
Screenwriter and novelist Sadie Jones on the journey she took writing The Outcast.
a Brit abroad: working on drama in the USA
Is life across the pond different for writers and producers compared to over here?
Radio producer/presenter relationship - getting it right
The importance of a successful relationship bet. presenters and producers for great radio
Shark: meet producer Simon Blakeney
Natural History Unit producer Simon Blakeney on the making of the landmark series Shark.
Social media and the law
What place do traditional broadcasters have in this ever-evolving online world?
Fresh views on Radio 4
Is Radio 4 ignoring key audiences? How can the network bring in new listeners?
Expert Voices: finding BAME talent
Are you an expert from the BAME community?
RTS Futures Career Fair
Apprenticeship schemes in the media - which one's for you? Hear from broadcasters at RTS.
production designer Pat Campbell
In this podcast we hear from Pat Campbell, production designer on the hugely BBC drama...
costume designer Joanna Eatwell
In conversation: costume designer Joanna Eatwell, lead designer on BBC Two's Wolf Hall.
First steps - in the edit
Keeping your edit on track – editor Garry Paton guides you through some key steps.
Sarah Solemani - writing comedy and drama
How easy is it to go from acting to writing drama or comedy? Sarah Solemani, star of...
BBC production trainees: where next?
We speak to the class of 2013 as they finish their traineeships and decide what's next.
CoP Review 2014
All the best bits from this year's CoP show.
Radio - how to get your foot in the door
Want to work in radio but not sure how to get your foot in the door?
How to become a radio presenter
Want to present radio? Greg James, Yasmin Evans, Marvin Humes & Sam Hall share their tips
Jimmy McGovern - in conversation
‘Great storytelling is about complexity of character and simplicity of plot.
Nihal – dealing with controversy
Listeners please be aware there are some adult themes are covered in this podcast.
The BRITs: social media success 2014
The BRITs 2014 became the most tweeted about non-sporting event in UK TV history.
Inner Voices: how writers create character
Two top writers discuss the practicalities of character creation for TV and radio drama.
Iain Lee - how to do radio
Iain Lee & producer Katherine Boyle on how their award winning breakfast comes together.
Richard Herring on podcasting
Comedian Richard Herring reveals the secrets behind the success of his famous podcasts.
Welcome Back
Welcome Back: encouraging & equipping BAME professionals to re-enter the TV industry.
Desert Island Discs
Jane Garvey talks to presenter Kirsty Young on what makes the programme such a gem.
Peaky Blinders executive producer Jamie Glazebrook
Executive producer of BBC Two’s Peaky Blinders, Jamie Glazebrook on the hit series.
Get your next job in drama
TV drama is booming but how do you find out about opportunities and get your next role?
Peaky Blinders director Colm McCarthy
In conversation: Colm McCarthy, director of Sherlock, Doctor Who and Peaky Blinders.
Fresh voices - investing in new talent
Getting into radio? Does the traditional degree in media or journalism matter these days?
Podcasting - 10 years on
Four veteran podcasters share their experiences and offer advice on how to get started.
Bob Shennan
How the controller of Radio 2, 6 Music and Asian Network Bob Shennan got into radio.
Breaking new artists on radio
Can radio break new acts or has it been taken over by Spotify, Deezer and Soundcloud?
File delivery - maintaining quality
File delivery, maintaining quality: who's responsible? A panel of experts give their tips
Access all areas - documentary
Bringing a documentary to the screen takes planning as well as a real passion for the...
Delivering your programme as a file
Tapeless programme delivery is upon us and things are changing in a digital world.
Peaky Blinders writer Steven Knight
Peaky Blinders is not your typical English period drama. Writer and creator Steven us...
The secret art of script editing
What do script editors do and why is the relationship with the writer so important?
How to produce a quiz show
Fingers on buzzers: Countdown, Catchphrase, The Chase. How do you make great game shows?
Radio 1 and 1Xtra interns
What does it take to become an intern at Radio 1 and work with Scott Mills and Mistajam?
How to make a radio trail
30 seconds to impress: how to create radio trails to make your audience sit up and listen
Making the most of your idea
Can anyone come up with a great idea? How do you measure the success of your ideas?
The joy of sketch
Comedy sketch writer John Finnemore on making a career out of writing sketches for radio.
How to produce a comedy web series
We talk about the practical considerations that arise when producing online sitcoms.
Why diversity matters in the media
Practical advice from the TV Collective, Mama Youth and the BBC’s Black and Asian forum.
Making the most of micro video
Micro video applications like Vine, Instagram Video or Keek are more popular than ever.
Writing medical drama
Love watching medical dramas? We've got some great tips for aspiring writers of the genre
TV Scheduling
What's a TV scheduler, why are they important and how is it changing in an on-demand age?
iWonder and the WW1 Centenary
What is iWonder and how is it being used for the BBC's WW1 Centenary? We find out.
How to get into TV design
A panel discussion from the RTS Futures event Making it in TV design.
How to be a natural history producer
Tips/advice from 3 producers from the BBC Natural History Unit (NHU) on making NHU shows.
BBC PTS 4 months in...
We talk to 6 of the BBC’s production trainees about their placements across the BBC.
Food on the radio
Bringing food alive for radio-we find out how you create an enticing feast for your ears!
The arts... live!
Theatres, art galleries and museums are reaching new audiences, online for example.
Using user-generated content
What are the issues and opportunities for producers using user-generated content?
Arthur Mathews comedy masterclass
Arthur Mathews has carved his place at the top of British comedy.
Radio apprentices
Do under 25's listen to speech radio? Are radio commissioners missing a trick?
Internet radio
For bedroom broadcasters and would-be podcasters, internet radio offers global reach.
Richard Curtis comedy masterclass
Richard Curtis talks punch lines, characters and creating comedy gold.
Loudness - why sound matters
Whatever you’re watching whether on your TV or tablet, sound is a massive issue.
1Xtra - how to make it in radio
Find out what it takes to get into radio and work at 1Xtra with DJ's Twin B and Mistajam.
Fixed rig productions
The creators of Gogglebox and 24 Hours in A&E take us behind the cameras.
Review of the year: 2013
We give you the best bits from the CoP Show 2013!
Women in technical broadcasting
Are women being held back in technical roles in broadcasting?
Minute by Minute: recreating JFK’s assassination for Radio 2
Ever wondered what it takes to re-create a big historical event in real time for radio?
Production trainees scheme of 2013 (PTS)
Meet the BBC production trainees of 2013.
Scriptwriting
The new tax rules on making high end drama may mean new opportunities for writers.
Features and formats
Is there a secret formula for creating a winning format when it comes to features shows?
Meet the commissioners
Priorities for commissioners are constantly changing, so how do you know what to pitch?
In conversation with Steven Moffat
In conversation with Steven Moffat, Dr Who lead writer and co-creator of Sherlock.
creating online learning content
Learning is no longer confined to schools and universities, nor is it limited to the...
a growing sense of drama
What are the opportunities for freelancers working in drama in Scotland, across radio...
Meet the commissioners
Identifying the priorities for commissioners is a common dilemma for all programme –...
Is my show trending?
From apps to social media to online, there are now more ways to make use of your on...
Specialist subject? Factual
What are the trends in specialist factual television and how do they get commissioned?...
disability in broadcasting
Forging a career in TV, online or radio production is difficult enough, so it’s how...
radio phone-ins
You never know what a radio phone-in might bring, so how do you stop debates going and...
festival radio
Summer festivals have become a British institution and now festival radio is very much...
Using music in your production
From the excitement of natural history programmes to the high drama of the Great Bake...
Next Radio
Interviews with the speakers of the standout sessions of the Next Radio ideas conference.
radio drama
The magical worlds of Pink Floyd, the Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy and Neil have...
radio consumer technology
How is technology changing what we listen to and how we will listen to radio on the to...
Online and social media in TV
Online and social media content is a must have tool for enhancing your production.
Short Cuts
Short Cuts is a radio show for BBC Radio 4 that showcases interviews and documentary...
TV consumer technology
What are the current trends in consumer TV technology and how may that present or for...
YouTube channels
JacksGap, Jamie Oliver's Food Tube and Earth Unplugged – three established channels...
Pobol y Cwm and PyC
Taking the Welsh soap to a new audience online.
Writing for online
How to get your message across in an online space - what works and what doesn't.
Studio managers
Denise Roach talks to three radio studio managers, Ian Deeley, Bob Nettles and Ian why...
Natural history storytelling (part 2)
The second of two podcasts on storytelling for natural history programmes.
Natural history storytelling (part 1)
The first of two podcasts on storytelling for natural history programmes.
Expert Women
Our guests examine the challenges faced by expert women in the broadcast industry.
Future Fiction
What's the future for drama and fiction in broadcasting?
Using archive
Our panel discuss creative ways of finding and using archive.
Routes into radio
Want to work in radio? How do you get in? We speak to those in the industry to find out.
Budget film making
What are the secrets of successful independent budget film making if money's an issue?
Manage your media
On this CoP Show we examine how to manage your media on a tapeless production.
Science TV
Science presenter Michael Mosley and development producer Helen Docherty talk to about...
Making best use of digital
EastEnders online video producer Matt Taylor, The Royal Opera House's head of media of...
Staying on air (part 2)
The editorial and legal pitfalls of programme making - second in a two parter.
Scriptwriting for factual TV
BBC Science’s Andrew Thompson, Charles Colville, producer for BBC Factual, and for...
Staying on air (part 1)
The editorial and legal pitfalls of programme making.
Research skills for TV
What are the key skills and resources needed when researching for factual TV?
Tackling controversial subjects
How do you put together a television programme that tackles controversial subjects?
Innovative Radio
The panel discuss how social media has been a game changer in the world of radio.
2013 production trends
What production techniques and programming will we see in 2013?
2012 highlights
Simon Smith guides us through some of our favourite CoP Show moments from 2012.
Live music events
Major live music events present a great opportunity for broadcasters if done properly!
Games and broadcasting
Where are we now in terms of broadcasting + games? Can TV learn from the games industry?
Arts in the digital world
The arts are all part of those taking advantage of the opportunities digital brings.
Returnable formats
Returnable formats are the Holy Grail. Where does the inspiration come from to build it?
Glastonbury Festival
Exec producer Alison Howe on how her Glastonbury team mastermind the TV coverage.
Christmas special
The CoP Show gets festive as we review the year in TV, radio and online.
Student radio
Paul Buller is joined by three of this year's Student Radio Award winners.
Behind the scenes programming
A panel of experts discuss creating behind the scenes programming on a range of formats.
BBC production trainees in radio
Simon Smith & 4 BBC production trainees share thoughts on getting into radio production.
BBC production trainees in TV
Simon Smith talks to four BBC production trainees before they embark on placements in TV.
Shooting for the edit
Shooting successfully for the edit, saving production time and keeping viewers interested
Getting into interactive design
Three interactive designers talk about getting into UX&D (user experience and design)
Going viral
How can you make sure your clip has the best chance of being seen or shared?
Moving genres
We talk about the value of moving across genres in your career, and doing it effectively.
The killer pitch
What goes into a ‘killer pitch’? BBC's Pat Younge presents this week's CoP show.
Creating a comedy podcast
The team behind Live from Kirrin Island team on how they created their comedy podcast.
TV Fast Train: Features and formats
Finding the next, ground-breaking TV feature show is the Holy Grail - where do you start?
The BBC at the Fringe
CoP's Paul Buller talks to 3 of the people behind the BBC site at the Edinburgh Fringe.
Make it in the media
BBC Radio 2 and 6 Music presenter Jon Holmes talks to experts at the Edinburgh Fringe...
Women in comedy
Countless female comics are getting rave reviews at the Edinburgh Fringe.
Funny and multiplatform
Using online platforms to self-publish and self-promote is changing the comedy industry.
Improvisation for storytellers
Hazel Marshall and guests share ideas on how to tease performances out of actors.
Producing profession based dramas
Hazel Marshall & guests discuss creating dramas which bring specific professions to life.
Getting into design
How do you get into design? We discuss the skills needed to get started or go further.
Working with contributors
The public are on our TV screens a lot. How they are treated is of utmost importance.
Sustainable TV production
Making greener television - can TV programme makers make a difference to going green?
Freelancing for life
Most jobs in TV are now freelance and freelancers are feeling the strain more than ever.
Community radio
With over 200 stations in the UK, community radio is booming. Hear from those involved.
TV in the wild
Simon Smith and guests look at the unique challenges of filming in extreme locations.
Live events TV
2012 saw two epic live events, the Olympics and the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee.
Second screen
Simon Smith and guests discuss the programmes the second screen is working well on.
World Olympic Dreams
BBC Newshour presenter James Coomarasamy hosts this talk on World Olympic Dreams.
TV Fast Train: The future of TV
Maggi Philbin hosts this masterclass about the the shape of things to come.
TV Fast Train: Learn from the drama greats
Hazel Marshall hosts this masterclass about the skills needed to make it in drama.
Learn from the comedy greats
Tim Samuels hosts this masterclass about the skills needed to make it in comedy.
TV Fast Train: Never Mind the Panel Shows
Warren Prentice hosts this discussion about comedy panel shows.
TV Fast Train: Meet the controllers
Daisy Goodwin hosts this masterclass about the coveted role of a controller.
From factual to drama: crossing the void
This session looks at the storytelling + craft skills needed to work across both genres.
Using social media to grow your brand
Sara Brailsford hosts this discussion about how social media can enhance your brand.
TV Fast Train: Women in TV
Lisa Campbell hosts this masterclass on how women are represented on screen.
Constructed reality
Constructed reality
Just a Minute
We hear from producers who transferred much loved radio comedy progs to the TV screen.
Writing sitcoms
Hazel Marshall and guests discuss how to write sitcoms.
Immersive documentaries
Joining Simon Smith this week are Louis Theroux, Lee Phillips and Nelufar Hedayat.
Self shooting
The benefits and difficulties of self shooting.
Art of the interview
This week we discuss the various techniques that will help you get that great interview.
Composing music
Music is an essential part of storytelling on screen and on the radio.
Writing Sketches
Simon Smith and guests discuss writing comedy sketches for radio and TV.
One year anniversary
Simon Smith hosts the one year anniversary episode of The CoP Show. And to commemorate...
Great adaptations
Stewart Harcourt & Sarah Phelps join Hazel Marshall to discuss making a great adaptation.
Pitching for radio
Eight radio producers get a chance to pitch ideas direct to BBC commissioners.
Risks in radio
BBC Radio Bristol's Petrie Hosken and guests discuss how to how to take risks in radio.
Radio syndication
Radio Advertising Bureau'S Linda Smith on using syndication to grow audiences + revenue.
Radio Fast Train: Indies
Liz Barclay gets advice on how to set up and run an independent production company.
Radio Fast Train: Audiences
Sound Women's Maria Williams & co on creating strong connections with your listeners
Radio Fast Train: sports radio
talkSPORT's Georgie Bingham on the challenges and opportunities for sports broadcasters.
Radio Fast Train: Future radio now
BBC's Tim Davie and guests debate how audio can exploit new platforms and services.
Radio Fast Train: Visualising radio
Amanda and guests talk about which radio shows are using visual techniques to best effect
Radio Fast Train: We love radio
Broadcaster Fi Glover hosts a celebration of all things audio.
Radio Fast Train: Presenting
Country and western singer Tammy Whynot hosts a session on getting into radio presenting
Radio Fast Train: Successful creative relationships
We hear the secrets behind great relationships between radio DJ's and their producers.
Radio Fast Train: Freelancing
Broadcaster Liz Barclay is joined by a panel to discuss the world of freelancing.
Media job interviews
Simon Smith and guests on job interview skills and how to land that dream media job.
Secret filming
Secret filming and the safeguards that need to be in place before filming even starts.
Groomed for Sex
Amanda Lyon talks to two members of the team behind BBC Three documentary Groomed for Sex
How to be a TV presenter
Simon Smith and guests discuss how to become a TV presenter.
Never Mind the Buzzcocks
Series editor Dave Morley and series producer James Longman talk to Amanda Lyon this week
Alternative funding
Simon Smith and guests discuss alternative funding models for TV productions.
After Life
Simon Smith talks to three members of the team behind After Life.
Networking
Simon Smith discusses networking dos and don'ts with this weeks' guests.
Making radio features
Hazel Marshall and guests discuss how to craft good radio documentaries.
Beauty on a budget
Simon Smith and guests discuss how to make beautiful TV on a budget.
Character development
Developing real and fictional characters in digital spaces.
Strictly Come Dancing
Amanda Lyon talks to two people who work on It Takes Two and Strictly Come Dancing.
The Awakening
Amanda Lyon talks to Nick Murphy, writer and director of The Awakening.
Writing comedy and drama
Simon + co talk about finding your way into writing comedy and drama for radio and TV.
Brainstorming
Simon Smith discusses brainstorming with four guests.
Him & Her
Amanda Lyon talks to Kenton Allen + Stefan Golaszewski, producer and writer of Him & Her.
Radio Commissions
Simon Smith is joined by four guests to talk about getting ideas commissioned for radio.
Music playlists
Simon Smith discusses radio music playlisting and scheduling with his guests.
Mums in TV
Simon Smith talks to four guests about juggling motherhood and a career in TV.
Freelancing
Simon Smith and guests discuss the freelance lifestyle.
Producers and presenters
Simon Smith on the working relationship between radio presenters and their producers.
Rebranding
Simon Smith discusses the pros and cons of rebranding in this podcast.
Measuring audiences
Simon Smith and guests discuss audience measurements for TV, radio and online content.
How to get an idea commissioned
How to get an idea commissioned
Getting into radio
Simon Smith and guests talk about how to get into the world of radio.
Getting into TV
Simon Smith guests' offer advice and tips on landing your first job in television.
An audience with Simon Chinn
Amanda Lyon hosts a talk with Simon Chinn, producer of acclaimed film Man on Wire.
Live TV and radio
Simon Smith is joined by three experts in live TV and radio to discuss Live TV and radio.
Casting Contributors
How do producers find the right guests for their shows?
Getting access
How do producers persuade people to share their lives and secrets with the cameras?
Using YouTube
What can broadcasters do to make the best use of YouTube?
Finding the perfect location
Location, location, location! Guests are Andrew Cooke, Jane Soans and Neil Mac.
Our War
We talk to the producers behind the BBC Three documentary series Our War.
Personal social media
The pleasures and pitfalls of using personal social media if you work in the media.
The Killer Pitch
Pat Younge hosts this special BBC Academy session: what makes a 'killer pitch'.
Transmedia storytelling
CoP explains what transmedia storytelling is and why producers might want to use it.
Tapeless
Jane Clancey and guests discuss the dos and don'ts of tapeless production.
Visualising radio
Jane Clancey and guests tackle the subject of Visualising Radio: the why and the how.
User experience and design
Simon Smith and guests with some practical advice on using user centred design techniques.
Building the perfect digital team
What are the differences between a digital team and a traditional broadcast team?
How to build audiences
Simon Smith + guests discuss the practical techniques that content producers can use...
SXSW special - transmedia storytelling
Simon Smith brings his report on transmedia storytelling from South by Southwest, Texas.
Mobile apps – should you be creating one?
Mobile apps – should you be creating one?
Search engine optimisation (SEO): tips and tricks
SEO is used to improve the visibility of a website or web page in search engines.
Podcasting: what, why and how?
Exactly what it is that makes a podcast a podcast?
Making the most of Twitter
In this CoP Show we look at Twitter, the microblogging service used worldwide by an...
Better Blogging
Blogs have been used by TV and Radio programme teams to offer an insight into the to...