Get With The Programme

BBC3 Presenter Amber Haque joins me in this episode. Think back to where you were a kid and where you grew up. What you saw, the people around you, the things that shaped your perspective on the world. And how would it feel to revisit that place, but with a camera crew documenting your experience? Well, that's exactly what journalist and documentary-maker Amber Haque has been up to, presenting the second series of BBC3's Hometown! And she's here today to talk to me all about the documentary, growing up in and amongst several cultures and her career at the BBC.

In the 25th episode of Get With The Programme, award-winning writer Roanne Bardsley joins us! Her writing work includes the recent Channel 4 prison drama Screw, starring Derry Girls' Jamie-Lee O'Donnell, Netflix's Free Rein & long-running teen soap Hollyoaks. She'll be chatting to us about her career & the social impact of both TV drama and soap opera.

Today I'm joined by star of hit teen drama Byker Grove, actor, writer, -producer, and broadcaster Sajid Varda, Sajid has worked in the entertainment industry for over 25 years and is co-chair of the BFI Screen Advisory Group. He's also the founder of UK Muslim Film, a charity working to ensure authentic portrayals of Muslims and champion underrepresented voices both on and off-screen.

Calling all Sex Education fans! For the return of 'Get With The Programme', we're joined by writer, theatremaker, comedian and performance artist Krishna Istha, in conversation with Michael Andrew James Sheridan. Krishna has written an episode of the fourth series of Sex Education, is a writer at Die Gute Fabrik, a games studio in Denmark, and has even toured their stand-up show ‘Beast'. They've worked internationally across Europe, Australia and the US, making socially-conscious work, that speaks to underrepresented experiences of gender, race and sexual politics.

Abby talks to MultiStory Media's Chief Creative Officer Ana De Moraes about moving to the UK from Brazil, how to stand out when applying for a job and what she thinks needs to change about the commissioning process. Get With The Programme is brought to you by The Edinburgh TV Festival and The TV Foundation, who run two television talent schemes, The Network and Ones to Watch. Applications are open now! Deadline is 10am, 1 May 2020. Find out more at tvtalentschemes.co.uk Hosted by Sarah Vignoles, Jackie Adedeji and Abby Kumar Music Production by Dominic Kennedy

Abby talks to Youngest Media founder David Flynn about what he looks for in an intern, the meritocracy of TV and crafting the perfect game show. Get With The Programme is brought to you by The Edinburgh TV Festival and The TV Foundation, who run two television talent schemes, The Network and Ones to Watch. Applications are open now! Deadline is 10am, 1 May 2020. Find out more at tvtalentschemes.co.uk Hosted by Sarah Vignoles, Jackie Adedeji and Abby Kumar Music Production by Dominic Kennedy

Abby talks to development producer Lucy Smith about how she generates ideas, why she hates the term 'nations and regions' and using Yorkshire Tea to win over a team. Get With The Programme is brought to you by The Edinburgh TV Festival and The TV Foundation, who run two television talent schemes, The Network and Ones to Watch. Applications are open now! Deadline is 10am, 1 May 2020. Find out more at tvtalentschemes.co.uk Hosted by Sarah Vignoles, Jackie Adedeji and Abby Kumar

This episode is a live recording of our special writer's panel discussion at the New Voice Awards 2020. Hosted by Brit List head and Development Executive Alexandra Arlango, panellists include Fraser Ayres, Lauren Sequiera, Archie Maddocks and David Macpherson. You can find our more about the New Voice Awards at www.newvoiceawards.com. Get With The Programme is brought to you by The Edinburgh TV Festival and The TV Foundation, who run two television talent schemes, The Network and Ones to Watch. Applications are open now! Deadline is 10am, 1 May 2020. Find out more at tvtalentschemes.co.uk

Campbell talks to comedy producer Nick Coupe about the benefits of running, finding your own career path and the future of podcasting. Get With The Programme is brought to you by The Edinburgh TV Festival and The TV Foundation, who run two television talent schemes, The Network and Ones to Watch. Applications are open now! Deadline is 10am, 1 May 2020. Find out more at tvtalentschemes.co.uk Hosted by Campbell Glennie, Sarah Vignoles, Jackie Adedeji and Abby Kumar

In this episode Campbell talks to BBC News' Senior Editor Ravin Sampat about storytelling, the BBC, wrestling, the digital future of news and what he learned from his time living in India. Get With The Programme is brought to you by The Edinburgh TV Festival and The TV Foundation, who run two television talent schemes, The Network and Ones to Watch. Applications are open now! Deadline is 10am, 1 May 2020. Find out more at tvtalentschemes.co.uk Hosted by Campbell Glennie, Sarah Vignoles, Jackie Adedeji and Abby Kumar Music Production by Dominic Kennedy

The first episode in series 2, this is a special panel recorded live at the Edinburgh TV Festival New Voice Awards 2019. Hartswood West Executive Producer Brian Minchin spoke to Daniel Lawrence Taylor, Sophie Petzal and Shivani Thussu about starting and sustaining a career as a TV writer. Get With The Programme is brought to you by The Edinburgh TV Festival and The TV Foundation, who run two television talent schemes, The Network and Ones to Watch. Applications are open now! Deadline is 10am, 1 May 2020. Find out more at tvtalentschemes.co.uk Hosted by Campbell Glennie & Sarah Vignoles Music by Dominic Kennedy

Screenwriter Chris Lindsay chats to Holly about the importance of storytelling; soaps; Stranger Things and making his first pancakes. Get With The Programme is brought to you by The Edinburgh TV Festival and The TV Foundation, who run two television talent schemes, The Network and Ones to Watch. Applications are open now! Deadline is 10am, 1 May 2020. Find out more at tvtalentschemes.co.uk Hosted by Holly Close & Campbell Glennie Music Production by Dominic Kennedy

Kate Collier, Creative Director at The Garden Productions, chats to Holly about Big Brother, documentaries as empathy machines; Exodus, Gogglebox and working on the first episode of The One Show. Get With The Programme is brought to you by The Edinburgh TV Festival and The TV Foundation, who run two television talent schemes, The Network and Ones to Watch. Applications are open now! Deadline is 10am, 1 May 2020. Find out more at tvtalentschemes.co.uk Hosted by Holly Close & Campbell Glennie Music Production by Dominic Kennedy

Writer Sophie Petzal talks to Campbell about Life on Mars; getting an agent; the BBC Production Trainee Scheme, Wolfblood, The Last Kingdom and advice on starting out as a writer. Get With The Programme is brought to you by The Edinburgh TV Festival and The TV Foundation, who run two television talent schemes, The Network and Ones to Watch. Applications are open now! Deadline is 10am, 1 May 2020. Find out more at tvtalentschemes.co.uk Hosted by Holly Close & Campbell Glennie Music Production by Dominic Kennedy

Karl Warner, Managing Director at Electric Ray, talks to Holly about The Big Breakfast, Big Brother and creativity. Get With The Programme is brought to you by The Edinburgh TV Festival and The TV Foundation, who run two television talent schemes, The Network and Ones to Watch. Applications are open now! Deadline is 10am, 1 May 2020. Find out more at tvtalentschemes.co.uk Hosted by Holly Close & Campbell Glennie Music Production by Dominic Kennedy

Suzy Grant, Comedy Producer at BBC Studios chats to Campbell about Crazy Ex-Girlfriend, Saturday Night Live, Gavin and Stacey and being a weekly caller to MTV Select. Get With The Programme is brought to you by The Edinburgh TV Festival and The TV Foundation, who run two television talent schemes, The Network and Ones to Watch. Applications are open now! Deadline is 10am, 1 May 2020. Find out more at tvtalentschemes.co.uk Hosted by Holly Close & Campbell Glennie Music Production by Dominic Kennedy

Charlie Coombes, Scripted Development Producer at CPL Productions, talks to Campbell about Dorset, The Good Place, the Bechdel Test and working on Doctor Who. Get With The Programme is brought to you by The Edinburgh TV Festival and The TV Foundation, who run two television talent schemes, The Network and Ones to Watch. Applications are open now! Deadline is 10am, 1 May 2020. Find out more at tvtalentschemes.co.uk Hosted by Holly Close & Campbell Glennie Music Production by Dominic Kennedy

Comedy Central Development Producer Emerald Paston talks to Holly about The Young Ones, Nathan For You, signature popcorns and the similarites between Curb Your Enthusiasm and Made in Chelsea. Get With The Programme is brought to you by The Edinburgh TV Festival and The TV Foundation, who run two television talent schemes, The Network and Ones to Watch. Applications are open now! Deadline is 10am, 1 May 2020. Find out more at tvtalentschemes.co.uk Hosted by Holly Close & Campbell Glennie Music Production by Dominic Kennedy

Neale Simpson, Creative Director at Fizz, chats to Campbell about He-Man, student comedy nights, Graham Norton and bringing back The Crystal Maze. Get With The Programme is brought to you by The Edinburgh TV Festival and The TV Foundation, who run two television talent schemes, The Network and Ones to Watch. Applications are open now! Deadline is 10am, 1 May 2020. Find out more at tvtalentschemes.co.uk Hosted by Holly Close & Campbell Glennie Music Production by Dominic Kennedy

Script-writer and editor Yero Timi-Biu talks to Campbell about 90's Nickelodeon; working on Holby City; making animation and the importance of script editors. Get With The Programme is brought to you by The Edinburgh TV Festival and The TV Foundation, who run two television talent schemes, The Network and Ones to Watch. Applications are open now! Deadline is 10am, 1 May 2020. Find out more at tvtalentschemes.co.uk Hosted by Holly Close & Campbell Glennie Music Production by Dominic Kennedy

Recorded live at Belfast Media Festival in November 2017, Peter Fincham looks back on his career, and ahead to the future of his new indie, Expectation. He chats to Campbell about executive producing shows like I'm Alan Partridge, and his time as Controller of BBC One and Director of Television at ITV. Get With The Programme is brought to you by The Edinburgh TV Festival and The TV Foundation, who run two television talent schemes, The Network and Ones to Watch. Applications are open now! Deadline is 10am, 1 May 2020. Find out more at tvtalentschemes.co.uk Hosted by Holly Close & Campbell Glennie Music Production by Dominic Kennedy

Ed Crick, Head of Non-Live Content (Global) at Red Bull Media House chats to Campbell about growing up without a television; journalism, global audiences and the changing ways we consume TV. Get With The Programme is brought to you by The Edinburgh TV Festival and The TV Foundation, who run two television talent schemes, The Network and Ones to Watch. Applications are open now! Deadline is 10am, 1 May 2020. Find out more at tvtalentschemes.co.uk Hosted by Holly Close & Campbell Glennie Music Production by Dominic Kennedy

Rubina Pabani, Series Producer of hit BBC3 series Things Not To Say, joins Campbell to discuss Gladiators, Bruce Parry, feminism, mental health and Free Speech. Get With The Programme is brought to you by The Edinburgh TV Festival and The TV Foundation, who run two television talent schemes, The Network and Ones to Watch. Applications are open now! Deadline is 10am, 1 May 2020. Find out more at tvtalentschemes.co.uk Hosted by Holly Close & Campbell Glennie Music Production by Dominic Kennedy

Executive Producer/Entertainment Commissioner Sohail Shah chats to Campbell about breaking into TV via letter-writing; watching Dynasty; trying to book Destiny's Child, and why he's glad parlour games are making a comeback on TV, thanks to Richard Osman. A bumper episode - expect more to come... Get With The Programme is brought to you by The Edinburgh TV Festival and The TV Foundation, who run two television talent schemes, The Network and Ones to Watch. Applications are open now! Deadline is 10am, 1 May 2020. Find out more at tvtalentschemes.co.uk Hosted by Holly Close & Campbell Glennie Music Production by Dominic Kennedy

BBC3 Short Form Commissioner Nasfim Haque joins Campbell to nostalgically discuss Floella Benjamin, the Def II block, Neighbours,The Big Breakfast and learning the language of the industry. Get With The Programme is brought to you by The Edinburgh TV Festival and The TV Foundation, who run two television talent schemes, The Network and Ones to Watch. Applications are open now! Deadline is 10am, 1 May 2020. Find out more at tvtalentschemes.co.uk Hosted by Holly Close & Campbell Glennie Music Production by Dominic Kennedy

In our very first episode, Holly chats to writer Hannah George about her love of American sitcoms; going viral; making webseries S-Band; autograph collecting and working on shows including Wolfblood and The News Quiz. Get With The Programme is brought to you by The Edinburgh TV Festival and The TV Foundation, who run two television talent schemes, The Network and Ones to Watch. Applications are open now! Deadline is 10am, 1 May 2020. Find out more at tvtalentschemes.co.uk Hosted by Holly Close & Campbell Glennie Music Production by Dominic Kennedy