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A “very upset" Paddington Bear, Euan Blair and last week’s HIGNFY, and the BBC’s renewed call for big family sitcoms
Season 2 Episode 15
This week, Peter and Jimmy debate the wisdom of Studio Canal’s decision to bring legal action against Avalon over the portrayal of Paddington Bear in…
11 months, 3 weeks ago
Guilty viewing, shows we wish we’d made, and what the overnights do (and don’t) tell you about success.
Season 2 Episode 14
This week, Peter and Jimmy discuss the programmes they love that they didn’t make, but rather wish they had. And we ask what the popularity of re-wat…
1 year ago
Trump vs Kimmel, ITV turns 70, and all the news from RTS Cambridge (without the boring bits)
Season 2 Episode 13
As Jimmy Kimmel returned to the air this week (and to record ratings), Peter and Jimmy reflect on the extraordinary row between ABC and the White Hou…
1 year ago
Andy Harries on The Crown, the genius of Caroline Aherne, and his much maligned talking dog detective show.
Season 2 Episode 12
Something a bit different this week - we've got a guest!
Peter and Jimmy are joined by legendary producer Andy Harries. He was Head of Comedy and Head…
1 year ago
Piers Morgan heads to 5, life at Fox after Rupert Murdoch, and Tim Davie’s plan for an ever-ready BBC presenter subs bench.
Season 2 Episode 11
This week, Peter and Jimmy discuss the DG’s appearance at the Culture Media and Sport committee, and his big idea to have a “succession plan” in plac…
1 year ago
Crime Special: From the verdant cosiness of Midsomer Murders, to the gritty dramas of Jed Mercurio.
Season 2 Episode 10
This week, as the all-conquering Thursday Murder Club tops the Netflix charts, we take a deep dive into the crime and detective genre.
Jimmy talks ab…
1 year, 1 month ago
Netflix and the row over TV tourism, ITV’s efforts to poach Michael McIntyre, and Peter’s fond (ish) memories of the ill-fated Daybreak.
Season 2 Episode 9
This week, Jimmy and Peter unpack all the news from Edinburgh, from the bad tempered sniping between Netflix and Channel 4, to the headlines from Jam…
1 year, 1 month ago
Trump vs South Park, C5 revive Play for Today, and explaining comedy to the Germans.
Season 2 Episode 8
This week, Jimmy shares his highlights from the Edinburgh Fringe, and Peter tries to remember what on earth his McTaggart was about. We discuss doing…
1 year, 1 month ago
Harry and Meghan’s new (watered down) Netflix deal, the streamers’ continued push into sports rights, and memories of Biddy Baxter.
Season 2 Episode 7
This week, Peter and Jimmy discuss Harry and Meghan’s newly announced Netflix first look deal, and why it’s a much diminished beast compared to the o…
1 year, 1 month ago
The renaissance of the old fashioned audience sitcom on Netflix, the secret of a good TV title, and is taking a show to the Edinburgh Fringe still worth the cost and bother?
Season 2 Episode 6
This week, as the Edinburgh Fringe gets underway, Peter and Jimmy ask whether having success at the Fringe is still a worthwhile route for performers…
1 year, 1 month ago