Recording great sound.
Published on Friday, 26th July 2024.
Film with your phone like a pro.
Get your video set-up right.
Get the max from your snaps.
Get your smartphone ready to record your breaking story.
In this episode of Podcastology, we delve into the world of visualisation.
Published on Tuesday, 30th January 2024.
Some of today's most exciting podcasting innovations come from previously unheard voices.
In this episode of Podcastology, we look at what it takes to win an award in podcasting.
In this episode of Podcastology, we look at how to bring podcasts to a local audience.
In the first episode of the new series of Podcastology, we discuss all things podcasting.
What it is and how to protect yourself.
Published on Thursday, 5th October 2023.
Learn about the BBC’s Peer Support Network and how it works.
Published on Wednesday, 4th October 2023.
What it is, how to talk about it and how to offer support.
Published on Tuesday, 3rd October 2023.
The audience can be your friend.
Published on Friday, 1st September 2023.
Digging deeper and peeling back the layers.
Do your homework and reap the rewards.
Learn which questions to ask, and how to ask them.
How listening carefully to your interviewee pays dividends.
Think - what’s the most important thing you want to get out of your interview?
Write to connect with your audience, grab their attention and keep it.
Published on Tuesday, 8th August 2023.
Give your podcast or radio package another dimension.
Take your listener to the scene of your audio story.
How to supercharge your podcast or radio package using the sounds around you.
Take a moment to plot how you’ll tell your story.
How audience insights can guide your podcast planning
Published on Monday, 9th March 2020.
The backstage technical wizardry that brings your podcast to your ear
How to talk about politics – and entertain as well
What's the next big thing for podcasting?
Published on Friday, 15th November 2019.
How to create chemistry in the studio
How to tell compelling stories over multiple episodes
Hear what makes podcasts distinct from radio and insights into audiences listening habits
Published on Thursday, 4th October 2018.
Hear from BBC's first commissioning editor for podcasts, Jason Phipps
Gain insights into producing a podcast from BBC producers Georgia Catt and Emma Conneely
After making your podcast, you need to put time and effort into finding an audience
How do you produce two very different podcasts?
What production kit should you take when producing radio content in the field?
Joe Godwin spoke to Ben Cavey and Guz Khan to find out about the making of the programme
Published on Thursday, 22nd February 2018.
Highlights of an exclusive event about The Boy with the Topknot in BBC Birmingham.
Published on Monday, 20th November 2017.
A look behind the scenes at The Archers, the world's longest-running continuing drama
Published on Tuesday, 24th October 2017.
Could you hack it on a daytime TV production team? Find out if you have what it takes.
Published on Thursday, 27th July 2017.
Discover the skills you need to produce stories from data
Published on Thursday, 20th July 2017.
Learn how to defend yourself against online threats at home or in the office
Published on Wednesday, 12th July 2017.
The BBC wants more women for jobs in Design & Engineering – see how to land a new role
Published on Thursday, 6th July 2017.
What should media organisations consider when experimenting with VR and 360?
Published on Thursday, 29th June 2017.
Nick Grimshaw and his breakfast team describe the pressures of early morning live radio
Published on Thursday, 22nd June 2017.
How can broadcasters join ‘dark social’ conversations on instant messaging platforms?
Published on Thursday, 15th June 2017.
Learn how an editor and director work together to turn hours of footage into a slick film
Published on Thursday, 8th June 2017.
Discover how the BBC Three team have changed their ways of working since moving online.
Published on Thursday, 1st June 2017.
From soundtracks to sound effects, listen to our sound advice
Published on Thursday, 25th May 2017.
Can reporters improve their storytelling by learning how to code?
Published on Thursday, 18th May 2017.
Learn about the pressures of producing and presenting a medical phone-in.
Published on Thursday, 11th May 2017.
What should TV producers keep in mind when pitching programmes to commissioners?
Published on Thursday, 13th April 2017.
How do you choose your career? And how do you ensure you stand out from the crowd?
Published on Thursday, 6th April 2017.
How to be best prepared to take your career in a different direction.
Published on Thursday, 30th March 2017.
BBC foreign correspondent Hugh Sykes talks about using sound to paint vivid pictures.
Published on Thursday, 23rd March 2017.
What methods can be used to improve your team's brainstorms and creativity?
Published on Thursday, 16th March 2017.
How do you turn a stand-up act into a fully fledged radio sitcom?
Published on Thursday, 9th March 2017.
How do you keep a radio series exciting for 75 years and counting?
Published on Thursday, 2nd March 2017.
Discover the routes into TV script-writing or editing and how teams operate
Published on Thursday, 23rd February 2017.
What does the future hold for experiencing sport online?
Published on Thursday, 16th February 2017.
What is the likely impact of digital assistants such as Amazon's Echo and Google's Home?
Published on Thursday, 9th February 2017.
'Fake news' - what does it mean exactly? And how should journalists respond to it?
Published on Thursday, 2nd February 2017.
How do you make the leap from community to national radio?
Published on Thursday, 26th January 2017.
The BBC Academy Podcast team look back on the best moments of 2016.
Published on Thursday, 15th December 2016.
Taking fictional stories that are true to World War One from script to radio broadcast
Published on Thursday, 8th December 2016.
Dan Lyons dissects today’s workplace culture based on his experiences at a tech startup.
Published on Thursday, 1st December 2016.
Want to make it in management? Learn about the rewards and challenges.
Published on Thursday, 24th November 2016.
What kind of content do millennials want and how can you give it them?
Published on Thursday, 17th November 2016.
Presenter Dan Snow reveals all about the making Operation Gold Rush
Published on Thursday, 10th November 2016.
Home Front's Jessica Dromgoole and playwright Caroline Horton share their tips.
Published on Thursday, 3rd November 2016.
What works when you 'go live' on social media? Hear the pros and cons of live streaming.
Published on Thursday, 27th October 2016.
Listen in as the BBC Academy podcast team are voice-coached by a pro
Published on Thursday, 20th October 2016.
if you’re thinking of trying mobile journalism, here’s a chance to learn from two pros.
Published on Friday, 14th October 2016.
Veteran comedy producer Jon Plowman reveals the inner workings of a sitcom
Published on Thursday, 6th October 2016.
Vanessa Feltz and her Radio London show producer discuss how to run a successful phone-in
Published on Thursday, 29th September 2016.
Hear from the Noreen Khan production team on all aspects of creating a radio show.
Published on Thursday, 11th August 2016.
How is CBBC keeping up with the changing needs of younger audiences?
Published on Thursday, 4th August 2016.
Discover how the Rio Olympics is driving advancements to the BBC Sport website and app
Published on Thursday, 28th July 2016.
What roles are available in the broadcast technology sector?
Published on Thursday, 21st July 2016.
Find out how to navigate a career as a presenter or on-air reporter.
Published on Thursday, 14th July 2016.
Learn how to tell news stories with BBC News presenter Maxine Mawhinney
Published on Thursday, 23rd June 2016.
Get tips on finding original content and telling great stories from Sima Kotecha
Published on Thursday, 16th June 2016.
How a BBC WM 95.6FM ‘takeover’ connected with the community to create a big impact.
Published on Thursday, 9th June 2016.
Learn how the way we think can make us better musicians and software developers.
Published on Friday, 3rd June 2016.
The right kind of mentor can be a game changer in your career.
Published on Thursday, 26th May 2016.
What being a producer & director of photography entails on dramas like Peaky Blinders
Published on Thursday, 19th May 2016.
Series producer Peter Lloyd on bringing the bard to BBC One's continuing drama series.
Published on Thursday, 12th May 2016.
NT Live's Emma Keith explains how they have taken theatre to cinemas worldwide.
Published on Thursday, 5th May 2016.
Series producer Alison Howe & coordinator Zoe Nicholson of BBC Two’s Later with Jools
Published on Thursday, 28th April 2016.
Hear from some of the Midlands Today team on how they put the programme together.
Published on Thursday, 21st April 2016.
Before you fly and film for your shoot you need to listen to this podcast!
Published on Thursday, 14th April 2016.
An in depth conversation with the writer behind Line of Duty, Bodies and Critical.
Published on Thursday, 7th April 2016.
You don’t need a university degree to have a career in journalism
Published on Thursday, 17th March 2016.
Panel with BBC's Kez Margrie, producer Richard Marson & teacher Trevor Evans on the show.
Published on Monday, 14th March 2016.
Presenters Paul Gambaccini, Sue MacGregor & Nick Ferrari examine radio's unique qualities
Published on Thursday, 3rd March 2016.
What does it take to be a successful freelance audio producer?
Published on Thursday, 25th February 2016.
Podcasts are more popular than ever but how do they make money?
The making of an observational documentary series, The Best Bottoms in the Land.
Published on Thursday, 18th February 2016.
Ever listened to the radio and wondered what the people behind the mic do?
Published on Friday, 12th February 2016.
Some tips on breaking into journalism and getting onto a BBC Academy training scheme.
Published on Thursday, 4th February 2016.
What are the practical considerations of filming in UHD?
Published on Thursday, 28th January 2016.
What are the benefits of 4K Ultra-HD to your production?
Published on Thursday, 21st January 2016.
Are there still barriers to female journalists in the workplace?
Published on Thursday, 14th January 2016.
We revisit some of our most memorable moments from the BBC Academy's podcast in 2015.
Published on Thursday, 17th December 2015.
We look at the steps you'll need to take to create an interactive ebook.
Published on Friday, 11th December 2015.
How do you become a sports commentator, presenter or journalist?
Published on Thursday, 3rd December 2015.
Radio 2’s Chris Evans, R5L's Emma Barnett & Absolute Radio’s Christian O’Connell on radio
Published on Thursday, 26th November 2015.
How to make a ground-breaking daytime TV drama with international appeal.
Published on Thursday, 19th November 2015.
Want to know what young people think? Listen to them directly at Podium.me
Published on Thursday, 12th November 2015.
Changes in technology is changing the game massively.What's that mean for radio's future?
Published on Friday, 6th November 2015.
Branding is hard and with hundreds of radio stations, how do you compete to stand out?
Published on Thursday, 5th November 2015.
Actor Kascion Franklin and director Destiny Ekaragha on the hit one-off BBC One drama.
Published on Thursday, 29th October 2015.
Writer and director Mike Bartlett in a candid conversation with BBC’s Henry Swindell.
Published on Friday, 23rd October 2015.
The film director on moving from Hollywood to directing his first television drama.
Published on Friday, 10th July 2015.
Screenwriter and novelist Sadie Jones on the journey she took writing The Outcast.
Published on Thursday, 9th July 2015.
Is life across the pond different for writers and producers compared to over here?
Published on Thursday, 4th June 2015.
The importance of a successful relationship bet. presenters and producers for great radio
Published on Thursday, 21st May 2015.
Natural History Unit producer Simon Blakeney on the making of the landmark series Shark.
Published on Thursday, 7th May 2015.
What place do traditional broadcasters have in this ever-evolving online world?
Published on Thursday, 23rd April 2015.
Is Radio 4 ignoring key audiences? How can the network bring in new listeners?
Published on Thursday, 12th March 2015.
Are you an expert from the BAME community?
Published on Thursday, 5th March 2015.
Apprenticeship schemes in the media - which one's for you? Hear from broadcasters at RTS.
Published on Thursday, 26th February 2015.
In this podcast we hear from Pat Campbell, production designer on the hugely BBC drama...
Published on Thursday, 19th February 2015.
In conversation: costume designer Joanna Eatwell, lead designer on BBC Two's Wolf Hall.
Published on Thursday, 12th February 2015.
Keeping your edit on track – editor Garry Paton guides you through some key steps.
Published on Thursday, 5th February 2015.
How easy is it to go from acting to writing drama or comedy? Sarah Solemani, star of...
Published on Thursday, 29th January 2015.
We speak to the class of 2013 as they finish their traineeships and decide what's next.
Published on Thursday, 15th January 2015.
All the best bits from this year's CoP show.
Published on Thursday, 18th December 2014.
Want to work in radio but not sure how to get your foot in the door?
Published on Thursday, 11th December 2014.
Want to present radio? Greg James, Yasmin Evans, Marvin Humes & Sam Hall share their tips
‘Great storytelling is about complexity of character and simplicity of plot.
Published on Thursday, 4th December 2014.
Listeners please be aware there are some adult themes are covered in this podcast.
Published on Friday, 28th November 2014.
The BRITs 2014 became the most tweeted about non-sporting event in UK TV history.
Published on Thursday, 27th November 2014.
Two top writers discuss the practicalities of character creation for TV and radio drama.
Iain Lee & producer Katherine Boyle on how their award winning breakfast comes together.
Published on Friday, 21st November 2014.
Comedian Richard Herring reveals the secrets behind the success of his famous podcasts.
Welcome Back: encouraging & equipping BAME professionals to re-enter the TV industry.
Published on Thursday, 20th November 2014.
Jane Garvey talks to presenter Kirsty Young on what makes the programme such a gem.
Published on Thursday, 13th November 2014.
Executive producer of BBC Two’s Peaky Blinders, Jamie Glazebrook on the hit series.
Published on Thursday, 6th November 2014.
TV drama is booming but how do you find out about opportunities and get your next role?
Published on Thursday, 30th October 2014.
In conversation: Colm McCarthy, director of Sherlock, Doctor Who and Peaky Blinders.
Published on Thursday, 23rd October 2014.
Getting into radio? Does the traditional degree in media or journalism matter these days?
Published on Thursday, 16th October 2014.
Four veteran podcasters share their experiences and offer advice on how to get started.
Published on Wednesday, 15th October 2014.
How the controller of Radio 2, 6 Music and Asian Network Bob Shennan got into radio.
Published on Tuesday, 14th October 2014.
Can radio break new acts or has it been taken over by Spotify, Deezer and Soundcloud?
File delivery, maintaining quality: who's responsible? A panel of experts give their tips
Published on Thursday, 9th October 2014.
Bringing a documentary to the screen takes planning as well as a real passion for the...
Published on Thursday, 2nd October 2014.
Tapeless programme delivery is upon us and things are changing in a digital world.
Peaky Blinders is not your typical English period drama. Writer and creator Steven us...
What do script editors do and why is the relationship with the writer so important?
Published on Thursday, 25th September 2014.
Fingers on buzzers: Countdown, Catchphrase, The Chase. How do you make great game shows?
Published on Thursday, 18th September 2014.
What does it take to become an intern at Radio 1 and work with Scott Mills and Mistajam?
Published on Thursday, 11th September 2014.
30 seconds to impress: how to create radio trails to make your audience sit up and listen
Published on Thursday, 17th July 2014.
Can anyone come up with a great idea? How do you measure the success of your ideas?
Published on Thursday, 10th July 2014.
Comedy sketch writer John Finnemore on making a career out of writing sketches for radio.
Published on Friday, 4th July 2014.
We talk about the practical considerations that arise when producing online sitcoms.
Published on Friday, 27th June 2014.
Practical advice from the TV Collective, Mama Youth and the BBC’s Black and Asian forum.
Published on Thursday, 29th May 2014.
Micro video applications like Vine, Instagram Video or Keek are more popular than ever.
Published on Thursday, 22nd May 2014.
Love watching medical dramas? We've got some great tips for aspiring writers of the genre
What's a TV scheduler, why are they important and how is it changing in an on-demand age?
Published on Thursday, 15th May 2014.
What is iWonder and how is it being used for the BBC's WW1 Centenary? We find out.
Published on Thursday, 8th May 2014.
A panel discussion from the RTS Futures event Making it in TV design.
Tips/advice from 3 producers from the BBC Natural History Unit (NHU) on making NHU shows.
Published on Thursday, 27th March 2014.
We talk to 6 of the BBC’s production trainees about their placements across the BBC.
Published on Thursday, 20th March 2014.
Bringing food alive for radio-we find out how you create an enticing feast for your ears!
Published on Thursday, 13th March 2014.
Theatres, art galleries and museums are reaching new audiences, online for example.
Published on Thursday, 27th February 2014.
What are the issues and opportunities for producers using user-generated content?
Published on Thursday, 20th February 2014.
Arthur Mathews has carved his place at the top of British comedy.
Published on Thursday, 13th February 2014.
Do under 25's listen to speech radio? Are radio commissioners missing a trick?
Published on Thursday, 6th February 2014.
For bedroom broadcasters and would-be podcasters, internet radio offers global reach.
Published on Thursday, 30th January 2014.
Richard Curtis talks punch lines, characters and creating comedy gold.
Whatever you’re watching whether on your TV or tablet, sound is a massive issue.
Published on Thursday, 23rd January 2014.
Find out what it takes to get into radio and work at 1Xtra with DJ's Twin B and Mistajam.
Published on Wednesday, 22nd January 2014.
The creators of Gogglebox and 24 Hours in A&E take us behind the cameras.
Published on Thursday, 16th January 2014.
We give you the best bits from the CoP Show 2013!
Published on Friday, 20th December 2013.
Are women being held back in technical roles in broadcasting?
Published on Thursday, 12th December 2013.
Ever wondered what it takes to re-create a big historical event in real time for radio?
Published on Thursday, 5th December 2013.
Meet the BBC production trainees of 2013.
Published on Thursday, 28th November 2013.
The new tax rules on making high end drama may mean new opportunities for writers.
Published on Thursday, 21st November 2013.
Is there a secret formula for creating a winning format when it comes to features shows?
Published on Wednesday, 20th November 2013.
Priorities for commissioners are constantly changing, so how do you know what to pitch?
Published on Tuesday, 19th November 2013.
In conversation with Steven Moffat, Dr Who lead writer and co-creator of Sherlock.
Published on Thursday, 14th November 2013.
Learning is no longer confined to schools and universities, nor is it limited to the...
Published on Thursday, 31st October 2013.
What are the opportunities for freelancers working in drama in Scotland, across radio...
Published on Tuesday, 29th October 2013.
Identifying the priorities for commissioners is a common dilemma for all programme –...
Published on Monday, 28th October 2013.
From apps to social media to online, there are now more ways to make use of your on...
What are the trends in specialist factual television and how do they get commissioned?...
Forging a career in TV, online or radio production is difficult enough, so it’s how...
Published on Thursday, 17th October 2013.
You never know what a radio phone-in might bring, so how do you stop debates going and...
Published on Thursday, 10th October 2013.
Summer festivals have become a British institution and now festival radio is very much...
Published on Thursday, 3rd October 2013.
From the excitement of natural history programmes to the high drama of the Great Bake...
Published on Thursday, 26th September 2013.
Interviews with the speakers of the standout sessions of the Next Radio ideas conference.
Published on Thursday, 19th September 2013.
The magical worlds of Pink Floyd, the Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy and Neil have...
Published on Thursday, 12th September 2013.
How is technology changing what we listen to and how we will listen to radio on the to...
Published on Thursday, 5th September 2013.
Online and social media content is a must have tool for enhancing your production.
Published on Thursday, 22nd August 2013.
Short Cuts is a radio show for BBC Radio 4 that showcases interviews and documentary...
Published on Thursday, 4th July 2013.
What are the current trends in consumer TV technology and how may that present or for...
Published on Thursday, 27th June 2013.
JacksGap, Jamie Oliver's Food Tube and Earth Unplugged – three established channels...
Published on Thursday, 20th June 2013.
Taking the Welsh soap to a new audience online.
Published on Thursday, 13th June 2013.
How to get your message across in an online space - what works and what doesn't.
Published on Thursday, 6th June 2013.
Denise Roach talks to three radio studio managers, Ian Deeley, Bob Nettles and Ian why...
Published on Thursday, 23rd May 2013.
The second of two podcasts on storytelling for natural history programmes.
Published on Thursday, 16th May 2013.
The first of two podcasts on storytelling for natural history programmes.
Published on Thursday, 9th May 2013.
Our guests examine the challenges faced by expert women in the broadcast industry.
Published on Thursday, 2nd May 2013.
What's the future for drama and fiction in broadcasting?
Published on Thursday, 25th April 2013.
Our panel discuss creative ways of finding and using archive.
Published on Thursday, 18th April 2013.
Want to work in radio? How do you get in? We speak to those in the industry to find out.
Published on Thursday, 11th April 2013.
What are the secrets of successful independent budget film making if money's an issue?
Published on Thursday, 4th April 2013.
On this CoP Show we examine how to manage your media on a tapeless production.
Published on Wednesday, 20th March 2013.
Science presenter Michael Mosley and development producer Helen Docherty talk to about...
Published on Thursday, 14th March 2013.
EastEnders online video producer Matt Taylor, The Royal Opera House's head of media of...
Published on Thursday, 7th March 2013.
The editorial and legal pitfalls of programme making - second in a two parter.
Published on Thursday, 21st February 2013.
BBC Science’s Andrew Thompson, Charles Colville, producer for BBC Factual, and for...
The editorial and legal pitfalls of programme making.
Published on Thursday, 14th February 2013.
What are the key skills and resources needed when researching for factual TV?
Published on Thursday, 7th February 2013.
How do you put together a television programme that tackles controversial subjects?
Published on Thursday, 31st January 2013.
The panel discuss how social media has been a game changer in the world of radio.
Published on Thursday, 24th January 2013.
What production techniques and programming will we see in 2013?
Published on Thursday, 17th January 2013.
Simon Smith guides us through some of our favourite CoP Show moments from 2012.
Published on Thursday, 13th December 2012.
Major live music events present a great opportunity for broadcasters if done properly!
Where are we now in terms of broadcasting + games? Can TV learn from the games industry?
Published on Thursday, 6th December 2012.
The arts are all part of those taking advantage of the opportunities digital brings.
Published on Thursday, 29th November 2012.
Returnable formats are the Holy Grail. Where does the inspiration come from to build it?
Published on Thursday, 22nd November 2012.
Exec producer Alison Howe on how her Glastonbury team mastermind the TV coverage.
Published on Monday, 19th November 2012.
The CoP Show gets festive as we review the year in TV, radio and online.
Published on Thursday, 15th November 2012.
Paul Buller is joined by three of this year's Student Radio Award winners.
A panel of experts discuss creating behind the scenes programming on a range of formats.
Published on Thursday, 8th November 2012.
Simon Smith & 4 BBC production trainees share thoughts on getting into radio production.
Published on Thursday, 1st November 2012.
Simon Smith talks to four BBC production trainees before they embark on placements in TV.
Published on Thursday, 25th October 2012.
Shooting successfully for the edit, saving production time and keeping viewers interested
Published on Thursday, 18th October 2012.
Three interactive designers talk about getting into UX&D (user experience and design)
Published on Thursday, 11th October 2012.
How can you make sure your clip has the best chance of being seen or shared?
Published on Thursday, 4th October 2012.
We talk about the value of moving across genres in your career, and doing it effectively.
Published on Thursday, 27th September 2012.
What goes into a ‘killer pitch’? BBC's Pat Younge presents this week's CoP show.
Published on Friday, 21st September 2012.
The team behind Live from Kirrin Island team on how they created their comedy podcast.
Published on Thursday, 20th September 2012.
Finding the next, ground-breaking TV feature show is the Holy Grail - where do you start?
Published on Sunday, 16th September 2012.
CoP's Paul Buller talks to 3 of the people behind the BBC site at the Edinburgh Fringe.
Published on Thursday, 13th September 2012.
BBC Radio 2 and 6 Music presenter Jon Holmes talks to experts at the Edinburgh Fringe...
Published on Thursday, 6th September 2012.
Countless female comics are getting rave reviews at the Edinburgh Fringe.
Published on Thursday, 23rd August 2012.
Using online platforms to self-publish and self-promote is changing the comedy industry.
Published on Wednesday, 22nd August 2012.
Hazel Marshall and guests share ideas on how to tease performances out of actors.
Published on Thursday, 26th July 2012.
Hazel Marshall & guests discuss creating dramas which bring specific professions to life.
Published on Thursday, 19th July 2012.
How do you get into design? We discuss the skills needed to get started or go further.
Published on Thursday, 12th July 2012.
The public are on our TV screens a lot. How they are treated is of utmost importance.
Published on Thursday, 5th July 2012.
Making greener television - can TV programme makers make a difference to going green?
Published on Thursday, 28th June 2012.
Most jobs in TV are now freelance and freelancers are feeling the strain more than ever.
Published on Thursday, 21st June 2012.
With over 200 stations in the UK, community radio is booming. Hear from those involved.
Published on Thursday, 14th June 2012.
Simon Smith and guests look at the unique challenges of filming in extreme locations.
Published on Thursday, 7th June 2012.
2012 saw two epic live events, the Olympics and the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee.
Published on Thursday, 31st May 2012.
Simon Smith and guests discuss the programmes the second screen is working well on.
Published on Thursday, 24th May 2012.
BBC Newshour presenter James Coomarasamy hosts this talk on World Olympic Dreams.
Published on Monday, 21st May 2012.
Maggi Philbin hosts this masterclass about the the shape of things to come.
Published on Thursday, 17th May 2012.
Hazel Marshall hosts this masterclass about the skills needed to make it in drama.
Published on Wednesday, 16th May 2012.
Tim Samuels hosts this masterclass about the skills needed to make it in comedy.
Warren Prentice hosts this discussion about comedy panel shows.
Daisy Goodwin hosts this masterclass about the coveted role of a controller.
This session looks at the storytelling + craft skills needed to work across both genres.
Sara Brailsford hosts this discussion about how social media can enhance your brand.
Lisa Campbell hosts this masterclass on how women are represented on screen.
Constructed reality
Published on Thursday, 10th May 2012.
We hear from producers who transferred much loved radio comedy progs to the TV screen.
Published on Friday, 4th May 2012.
Hazel Marshall and guests discuss how to write sitcoms.
Published on Thursday, 3rd May 2012.
Joining Simon Smith this week are Louis Theroux, Lee Phillips and Nelufar Hedayat.
Published on Thursday, 26th April 2012.
The benefits and difficulties of self shooting.
Published on Thursday, 15th March 2012.
This week we discuss the various techniques that will help you get that great interview.
Published on Thursday, 8th March 2012.
Music is an essential part of storytelling on screen and on the radio.
Published on Friday, 2nd March 2012.
Simon Smith and guests discuss writing comedy sketches for radio and TV.
Published on Sunday, 26th February 2012.
Simon Smith hosts the one year anniversary episode of The CoP Show. And to commemorate...
Published on Thursday, 23rd February 2012.
Stewart Harcourt & Sarah Phelps join Hazel Marshall to discuss making a great adaptation.
Published on Thursday, 16th February 2012.
Eight radio producers get a chance to pitch ideas direct to BBC commissioners.
Published on Wednesday, 8th February 2012.
BBC Radio Bristol's Petrie Hosken and guests discuss how to how to take risks in radio.
Radio Advertising Bureau'S Linda Smith on using syndication to grow audiences + revenue.
Liz Barclay gets advice on how to set up and run an independent production company.
Sound Women's Maria Williams & co on creating strong connections with your listeners
talkSPORT's Georgie Bingham on the challenges and opportunities for sports broadcasters.
BBC's Tim Davie and guests debate how audio can exploit new platforms and services.
Published on Tuesday, 7th February 2012.
Amanda and guests talk about which radio shows are using visual techniques to best effect
Broadcaster Fi Glover hosts a celebration of all things audio.
Country and western singer Tammy Whynot hosts a session on getting into radio presenting
We hear the secrets behind great relationships between radio DJ's and their producers.
Broadcaster Liz Barclay is joined by a panel to discuss the world of freelancing.
Simon Smith and guests on job interview skills and how to land that dream media job.
Published on Thursday, 2nd February 2012.
Secret filming and the safeguards that need to be in place before filming even starts.
Published on Thursday, 19th January 2012.
Amanda Lyon talks to two members of the team behind BBC Three documentary Groomed for Sex
Published on Wednesday, 18th January 2012.
Simon Smith and guests discuss how to become a TV presenter.
Published on Thursday, 12th January 2012.
Series editor Dave Morley and series producer James Longman talk to Amanda Lyon this week
Published on Monday, 12th December 2011.
Simon Smith and guests discuss alternative funding models for TV productions.
Published on Thursday, 8th December 2011.
Simon Smith talks to three members of the team behind After Life.
Published on Tuesday, 6th December 2011.
Simon Smith discusses networking dos and don'ts with this weeks' guests.
Published on Thursday, 1st December 2011.
Hazel Marshall and guests discuss how to craft good radio documentaries.
Published on Thursday, 24th November 2011.
Simon Smith and guests discuss how to make beautiful TV on a budget.
Published on Thursday, 17th November 2011.
Developing real and fictional characters in digital spaces.
Published on Wednesday, 16th November 2011.
Amanda Lyon talks to two people who work on It Takes Two and Strictly Come Dancing.
Published on Monday, 14th November 2011.
Amanda Lyon talks to Nick Murphy, writer and director of The Awakening.
Published on Friday, 11th November 2011.
Simon + co talk about finding your way into writing comedy and drama for radio and TV.
Published on Thursday, 10th November 2011.
Simon Smith discusses brainstorming with four guests.
Published on Thursday, 3rd November 2011.
Amanda Lyon talks to Kenton Allen + Stefan Golaszewski, producer and writer of Him & Her.
Published on Wednesday, 2nd November 2011.
Simon Smith is joined by four guests to talk about getting ideas commissioned for radio.
Published on Thursday, 27th October 2011.
Simon Smith discusses radio music playlisting and scheduling with his guests.
Published on Thursday, 20th October 2011.
Simon Smith talks to four guests about juggling motherhood and a career in TV.
Published on Thursday, 13th October 2011.
Simon Smith and guests discuss the freelance lifestyle.
Published on Thursday, 6th October 2011.
Simon Smith on the working relationship between radio presenters and their producers.
Published on Thursday, 29th September 2011.
Simon Smith discusses the pros and cons of rebranding in this podcast.
Published on Friday, 23rd September 2011.
Simon Smith and guests discuss audience measurements for TV, radio and online content.
Published on Thursday, 22nd September 2011.
How to get an idea commissioned
Published on Thursday, 15th September 2011.
Simon Smith and guests talk about how to get into the world of radio.
Published on Thursday, 8th September 2011.
Simon Smith guests' offer advice and tips on landing your first job in television.
Published on Thursday, 1st September 2011.
Amanda Lyon hosts a talk with Simon Chinn, producer of acclaimed film Man on Wire.
Published on Thursday, 11th August 2011.
Simon Smith is joined by three experts in live TV and radio to discuss Live TV and radio.
Published on Thursday, 28th July 2011.
How do producers find the right guests for their shows?
Published on Thursday, 21st July 2011.
How do producers persuade people to share their lives and secrets with the cameras?
Published on Thursday, 14th July 2011.
What can broadcasters do to make the best use of YouTube?
Published on Thursday, 7th July 2011.
Location, location, location! Guests are Andrew Cooke, Jane Soans and Neil Mac.
Published on Thursday, 30th June 2011.
We talk to the producers behind the BBC Three documentary series Our War.
Published on Wednesday, 29th June 2011.
The pleasures and pitfalls of using personal social media if you work in the media.
Published on Thursday, 9th June 2011.
Pat Younge hosts this special BBC Academy session: what makes a 'killer pitch'.
Published on Thursday, 2nd June 2011.
CoP explains what transmedia storytelling is and why producers might want to use it.
Published on Thursday, 26th May 2011.
Jane Clancey and guests discuss the dos and don'ts of tapeless production.
Published on Thursday, 19th May 2011.
Jane Clancey and guests tackle the subject of Visualising Radio: the why and the how.
Published on Thursday, 12th May 2011.
Simon Smith and guests with some practical advice on using user centred design techniques.
Published on Thursday, 14th April 2011.
What are the differences between a digital team and a traditional broadcast team?
Published on Thursday, 7th April 2011.
Simon Smith + guests discuss the practical techniques that content producers can use...
Published on Thursday, 31st March 2011.
Simon Smith brings his report on transmedia storytelling from South by Southwest, Texas.
Published on Thursday, 24th March 2011.
Mobile apps – should you be creating one?
Published on Thursday, 17th March 2011.
SEO is used to improve the visibility of a website or web page in search engines.
Published on Thursday, 10th March 2011.
Exactly what it is that makes a podcast a podcast?
Published on Thursday, 3rd March 2011.
In this CoP Show we look at Twitter, the microblogging service used worldwide by an...
Published on Thursday, 24th February 2011.
Blogs have been used by TV and Radio programme teams to offer an insight into the to...
Published on Monday, 21st February 2011.
