Tayo Yusuff has researcher credits on Lime Pictures productions Ex on the Beach and The Only Way is Essex.
From discovering stars on social media to battling his producers, Tayo shares his tips to get ahead as a researcher on the casting team.
In this episode, as part of our Behind the Scenes series, we take a look at the production process at The One Show. Known for its topical magazine style and famous guests, The One Show is hosted by Alex Jones and former Blue Peter star Matt Baker. The team bring daily live entertainment to our screens, so join us to see how they bring the show to life.
When our senses are stimulated by wide-angle displays, spatial audio systems, smells, forces and compelling content, we can quite easily be encouraged to switch out of the real world and become part of the on-screen action, perhaps experiencing sweating and a rapid heartbeat as if we really were in a car chase. But how can we best trick the senses in order to harness this ‘immersive’ effect for entertainment purposes? How can we avoid feelings of sickness? What kind of production grammar is appropriate?
ITV will merge their website, TV outlets and on-demand service under the ITV Hub.
The service will give viewers the ability to watch and catch up on shows in one place.
This will also be the first time that episodes of Family Guy and American Dad will be available on-demand without subscription.
Figures from ITV reveal that 30% of their online usage is from live streaming, which will be the main service of the Hub.
Ben Boyer is the new commissioning editor of comedy at Sky. He is in charge of seeking out fresh talent for all their entertainment channels. He has previously worked on Sky Arts’ one-off programme The Dog Thrower.
Here he explains how to pitch for comedy at Sky
David Williams is the Creative Director of Entertainment North at the BBC. Based at Media City, Salford, he is responsible for developing entertainment shows across all BBC channels. While doing this, he also works on Dragon's Den and has been responsible for Junior Doctors: Your Life In Their Hands. Here he gives us his unique insight into pitching your own idea to people like him.
Manisha is the Head of Public Relations for Sky Entertainment. Here she discusses her role and offers advice on how to get to her position.
Stuart talks about his responsibilities as Sky's Director of Entertainment and the offers advice on how to get to his position.
The show that sees budding entrepreneurs entering the Den to pitch business ideas to the Dragons has unveiled a new line up.
This year’s new additions will join existing multi-millionaire Dragons Deborah Meaden and Peter Jones.
An estimated £15m has been invested by the Dragons since the Den opened its doors a decade ago.
After Duncan Bannatyne, Kelly Hoppen and Piers Linney left the show, three new investors will join BBC Two’s flagship investment show.
Meet the new dragons:
Entertainment television is a tough game to get into. So how do you succeed in a genre where big ideas and big personalities dominate?
Ross McCarthy is the former Head of Unscripted at Buccaneer Media and previously Executive Producer and head of Development at Outline Productions. He is behind some of entertainment's most high-profile brands, from Health Freaks and Million Dollar Intern to Britain's Big Wildlife Revival and Desi Rascals. In this video he shares some tips on how to succeed in entertainment development.
