http://www.bbc.co.uk/academy/collegeofproduction/The first of its kind for the production community, the CoP Show from the BBC College of Production provides practical advice on all aspects of TV, radio and online production. In conversation with industry experts, TV and radio creatives and technologists. We also publish on this feed CoP Talks, special editions recorded in front of a studio audience.The first of its kind for the production community, the CoP Show from the BBC College of Production provides practical advice on all aspects of TV, radio and online production. In conversation with industry experts, TV and radio creatives and technologists. We also publish on this feed CoP Talks, special editions recorded in front of a studio audience.BBC RadioBBCpodcast.support@bbc.co.uken-gbhttp://www.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/assets/artwork/cop.jpghttp://www.bbc.co.uk/academy/collegeofproduction/(C) BBC 2013Thu, 13 Jun 2013 16:21:40 +0100College of Production, new mediaCollege of Production, new medianononadultTaking the Welsh soap to a new audience online. Denise Roach talks to Hannah Thomas, Rhys Carter and Andrew Canham, part of the team who have taken Pobol y Cwm beyond its traditional scope and into the digital space with PyC, the first ever multi-platform project of its kind in the Welsh language.Taking the Welsh soap to a new audience online. Denise Roach talks to Hannah Thomas, Rhys Carter and Andrew Canham, part of the team who have taken Pobol y Cwm beyond its traditional scope and into the digital space with PyC, the first ever...Taking the Welsh soap to a new audience online. Denise Roach talks to Hannah Thomas, Rhys Carter and Andrew Canham, part of the team who have taken Pobol y Cwm beyond its traditional scope and into the digital space with PyC, the first ever multi-platform project of its kind in the Welsh language.Thu, 13 Jun 2013 15:20:00 +010018:42http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/void/cop/cop_20130613-1520.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/void/cop/cop_20130613-1520a.mp3BBC RadioTraditional TV and radio audiences are now able to discover your content via many platforms online, so how do you make sure your message and your programme doesn’t get lost? Simon Ford is joined by BBC producers Jaine Sykes and Mike Kibblewhite, and author, copywriter and trainer Neil Taylor, to discuss how establishing the right tone and structuring your copy can help both novice and more experienced writers.Traditional TV and radio audiences are now able to discover your content via many platforms online, so how do you make sure your message and your programme doesn’t get lost? Simon Ford is joined by BBC producers Jaine Sykes and Mike Kibblewhite, and...Traditional TV and radio audiences are now able to discover your content via many platforms online, so how do you make sure your message and your programme doesn’t get lost? Simon Ford is joined by BBC producers Jaine Sykes and Mike Kibblewhite, and author, copywriter and trainer Neil Taylor, to discuss how establishing the right tone and structuring your copy can help both novice and more experienced writers.Thu, 06 Jun 2013 13:04:00 +010023:31http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/void/cop/cop_20130606-1304.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/void/cop/cop_20130606-1304a.mp3BBC RadioDenise Roach talks to three radio studio managers, Ian Deeley, Bob Nettles and Ian Painter, about why the studio manager is so integral to speech, news and other radio recordings. They give their tips on sound recording and editing for anyone wanting to create great sound, whether they’re a radio producer or a bedroom based podcast maker. The panel also talk about routes into the studio manager role, and explain how there are many similar career paths in the commercial sector, including working with audio outside of radio altogether.Denise Roach talks to three radio studio managers, Ian Deeley, Bob Nettles and Ian Painter, about why the studio manager is so integral to speech, news and other radio recordings. They give their tips on sound recording and editing for anyone wanting...Denise Roach talks to three radio studio managers, Ian Deeley, Bob Nettles and Ian Painter, about why the studio manager is so integral to speech, news and other radio recordings. They give their tips on sound recording and editing for anyone wanting to create great sound, whether they’re a radio producer or a bedroom based podcast maker. The panel also talk about routes into the studio manager role, and explain how there are many similar career paths in the commercial sector, including working with audio outside of radio altogether.Thu, 23 May 2013 15:45:00 +010022:55http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/void/cop/cop_20130523-1545.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/void/cop/cop_20130523-1545a.mp3BBC RadioThe second of two podcasts on storytelling for natural history programmes. Ben Toone talks to the BBC Natural History Unit's Jonny Keeling about storytelling for children's programmes and Steve Greenwood about BBC Two's Natural World series. Ben also talks to the BBC Academy'€™s Hazel Marshall, who teaches storytelling acoss the BBC. She gives her take on why storytelling is important, the process of finding a good story and offers some tips for programme makers.The second of two podcasts on storytelling for natural history programmes. Ben Toone talks to the BBC Natural History Unit's Jonny Keeling about storytelling for children's programmes and Steve Greenwood about BBC Two's Natural World series. Ben also...The second of two podcasts on storytelling for natural history programmes. Ben Toone talks to the BBC Natural History Unit's Jonny Keeling about storytelling for children's programmes and Steve Greenwood about BBC Two's Natural World series. Ben also talks to the BBC Academy'€™s Hazel Marshall, who teaches storytelling acoss the BBC. She gives her take on why storytelling is important, the process of finding a good story and offers some tips for programme makers.Thu, 16 May 2013 12:14:00 +010019:26http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/void/cop/cop_20130516-1214.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/void/cop/cop_20130516-1214b.mp3BBC RadioIn the first of two podcasts on storytelling for natural history programmes, Ben Toone talks to producers James Honeyborne, Verity White and Rupert Barrington of the BBC's Natural History Unit in Bristol, who all worked on one of the unit’s most celebrated landmark series, Africa.In the first of two podcasts on storytelling for natural history programmes, Ben Toone talks to producers James Honeyborne, Verity White and Rupert Barrington of the BBC's Natural History Unit in Bristol, who all worked on one of the unit’s most...In the first of two podcasts on storytelling for natural history programmes, Ben Toone talks to producers James Honeyborne, Verity White and Rupert Barrington of the BBC's Natural History Unit in Bristol, who all worked on one of the unit’s most celebrated landmark series, Africa.Thu, 09 May 2013 17:24:00 +010020:36http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/void/cop/cop_20130509-1724.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/void/cop/cop_20130509-1724b.mp3BBC RadioWith the likes of Mary Beard and Lucy Worsley now appearing regularly on air, this week's podcast hears from three guests who examine the challenges of being an expert woman in the broadcast industry. Denise Roach is joined by experts Tina Miller, Charlotte Connelly and Sally Marlow, who each found themselves in the spotlight after attending the BBC Academy Expert Women event. They tell us about their experiences, give some advice and talk us through what it takes to be an expert woman on TV and radio.With the likes of Mary Beard and Lucy Worsley now appearing regularly on air, this week's podcast hears from three guests who examine the challenges of being an expert woman in the broadcast industry. Denise Roach is joined by experts Tina Miller,...With the likes of Mary Beard and Lucy Worsley now appearing regularly on air, this week's podcast hears from three guests who examine the challenges of being an expert woman in the broadcast industry. Denise Roach is joined by experts Tina Miller, Charlotte Connelly and Sally Marlow, who each found themselves in the spotlight after attending the BBC Academy Expert Women event. They tell us about their experiences, give some advice and talk us through what it takes to be an expert woman on TV and radio.Thu, 02 May 2013 16:30:00 +010020:45http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/void/cop/cop_20130502-1630.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/void/cop/cop_20130502-1630a.mp3BBC RadioWith the likes of Ricky Gervais now moving to producing content exclusively for YouTube, and with global companies like Intel and Toshiba funding social media driven dramas, many in the traditional broadcast industry are asking 'Where next for drama and fiction in broadcasting?'. BBC Academy did its best to provide a few tentative suggestions in its latest open forum, the Fusion Future Fiction day, held at BBC Broadcasting House last week. The day set out to explore how technology, emerging themes and audience habits are changing the art, craft, science and business of storytelling on screens large and small, and BBC CoP went along to hear the questions, debates and ideas put forward.With the likes of Ricky Gervais now moving to producing content exclusively for YouTube, and with global companies like Intel and Toshiba funding social media driven dramas, many in the traditional broadcast industry are asking 'Where next for drama...With the likes of Ricky Gervais now moving to producing content exclusively for YouTube, and with global companies like Intel and Toshiba funding social media driven dramas, many in the traditional broadcast industry are asking 'Where next for drama and fiction in broadcasting?'. BBC Academy did its best to provide a few tentative suggestions in its latest open forum, the Fusion Future Fiction day, held at BBC Broadcasting House last week. The day set out to explore how technology, emerging themes and audience habits are changing the art, craft, science and business of storytelling on screens large and small, and BBC CoP went along to hear the questions, debates and ideas put forward.Thu, 25 Apr 2013 17:28:00 +010014:17http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/void/cop/cop_20130425-1728.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/void/cop/cop_20130425-1728a.mp3BBC RadioFor many programme makers and viewers, the word 'archive' conjures up images of flickering black and white footage and grainy recordings dug up in a dusty library. But good archive can come from many sources and offer productions a rich and immersive window onto the past as well as giving contemporary stories a new perspective. This week, Denise Roach talks to radio producer Heather Davies, freelance producer and director Nico Wasserman and senior researcher Amanda Keir about the varied and often challenging world of using archive in your production.For many programme makers and viewers, the word 'archive' conjures up images of flickering black and white footage and grainy recordings dug up in a dusty library. But good archive can come from many sources and offer productions a rich and immersive...For many programme makers and viewers, the word 'archive' conjures up images of flickering black and white footage and grainy recordings dug up in a dusty library. But good archive can come from many sources and offer productions a rich and immersive window onto the past as well as giving contemporary stories a new perspective. This week, Denise Roach talks to radio producer Heather Davies, freelance producer and director Nico Wasserman and senior researcher Amanda Keir about the varied and often challenging world of using archive in your production.Thu, 18 Apr 2013 15:30:00 +010021:11http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/void/cop/cop_20130418-1530.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/void/cop/cop_20130418-1530c.mp3BBC RadioMaking the break into paid, professional radio can be hard. So if you’re broadcasting on community, student or hospital radio or producing your own podcasts, how do you get into paid employment in the sector that you love? Sophie Lording gets some tips from radio presenter Sean Thorne, freelance comedy producer Dave Cribb and BBC Radio's James Cook, Maggie Ayre and John Byrne at the Student Radio Association's training in Bristol.Making the break into paid, professional radio can be hard. So if you’re broadcasting on community, student or hospital radio or producing your own podcasts, how do you get into paid employment in the sector that you love? Sophie Lording gets some...Making the break into paid, professional radio can be hard. So if you’re broadcasting on community, student or hospital radio or producing your own podcasts, how do you get into paid employment in the sector that you love? Sophie Lording gets some tips from radio presenter Sean Thorne, freelance comedy producer Dave Cribb and BBC Radio's James Cook, Maggie Ayre and John Byrne at the Student Radio Association's training in Bristol.Thu, 11 Apr 2013 13:30:00 +01009:54http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/void/cop/cop_20130411-1330.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/void/cop/cop_20130411-1330a.mp3BBC RadioWhat are the secrets of successful independent budget film making, and if you're not born with a silver spoon in your mouth, how do you take your fledgling film to the next level? Simon Smith is joined by film makers Dominic Brunt, Marc Price and Chris Jones, who share their experience of the many decisions film makers need to make about kit and post production and offer their advice to budding film makers on how to get those distribution deals, film festivals and competitions.What are the secrets of successful independent budget film making, and if you're not born with a silver spoon in your mouth, how do you take your fledgling film to the next level? Simon Smith is joined by film makers Dominic Brunt, Marc Price and...What are the secrets of successful independent budget film making, and if you're not born with a silver spoon in your mouth, how do you take your fledgling film to the next level? Simon Smith is joined by film makers Dominic Brunt, Marc Price and Chris Jones, who share their experience of the many decisions film makers need to make about kit and post production and offer their advice to budding film makers on how to get those distribution deals, film festivals and competitions.Thu, 04 Apr 2013 09:20:00 +010022:12http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/void/cop/cop_20130404-0920.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/void/cop/cop_20130404-0920b.mp3BBC RadioController of BBC Information & Archives Sarah Hayes, senior media manager Elaine Narrie and freelance director of photography Chris Jones join Simon Smith to discuss the challenges of managing your media successfully. Digital files offer huge potential for film-makers to access and share material on an unprecedented level and to collaborate around content from the early stages of a project. Yet that potential can only be realised if teams put some sort of media management plan in place from the outset of a production.Controller of BBC Information & Archives Sarah Hayes, senior media manager Elaine Narrie and freelance director of photography Chris Jones join Simon Smith to discuss the challenges of managing your media successfully. Digital files offer huge...Controller of BBC Information & Archives Sarah Hayes, senior media manager Elaine Narrie and freelance director of photography Chris Jones join Simon Smith to discuss the challenges of managing your media successfully. Digital files offer huge potential for film-makers to access and share material on an unprecedented level and to collaborate around content from the early stages of a project. Yet that potential can only be realised if teams put some sort of media management plan in place from the outset of a production.Wed, 20 Mar 2013 10:31:00 +000021:06http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/void/cop/cop_20130320-1031.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/void/cop/cop_20130320-1031a.mp3BBC RadioScience presenter Michael Mosley and development producer Helen Docherty talk to Sophie Lording about how we can make engaging science television. They discuss how to find and develop an idea, finding the right format and presenter and how to communicate the science in a way that the audience understands without dumbing down the subject.Science presenter Michael Mosley and development producer Helen Docherty talk to Sophie Lording about how we can make engaging science television. They discuss how to find and develop an idea, finding the right format and presenter and how to...Science presenter Michael Mosley and development producer Helen Docherty talk to Sophie Lording about how we can make engaging science television. They discuss how to find and develop an idea, finding the right format and presenter and how to communicate the science in a way that the audience understands without dumbing down the subject.Thu, 14 Mar 2013 10:34:00 +000021:30http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/void/cop/cop_20130314-1034.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/void/cop/cop_20130314-1034b.mp3BBC RadioEastEnders online video producer Matt Taylor, The Royal Opera House's head of media Tony Followell and digital consultant and founder of Storythings Matt Locke talk about the ways you can make digital work for your programme, organisation or project. Whoever you are, digital brings new ways of reaching your audience. Whatever content you create, whether fact or fiction, you can use digital production and distribution techniques to help you reach a wider and more committed audience.EastEnders online video producer Matt Taylor, The Royal Opera House's head of media Tony Followell and digital consultant and founder of Storythings Matt Locke talk about the ways you can make digital work for your programme, organisation or...EastEnders online video producer Matt Taylor, The Royal Opera House's head of media Tony Followell and digital consultant and founder of Storythings Matt Locke talk about the ways you can make digital work for your programme, organisation or project. Whoever you are, digital brings new ways of reaching your audience. Whatever content you create, whether fact or fiction, you can use digital production and distribution techniques to help you reach a wider and more committed audience.Thu, 07 Mar 2013 15:12:00 +000024:21http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/void/cop/cop_20130307-1512.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/void/cop/cop_20130307-1512b.mp3BBC RadioBBC Science’s Andrew Thompson, Charles Colville, producer for BBC Factual, and Lizzie Faulkner, series producer for Sky Atlantic, BBC One and RTE, join Hazel Marshall to discuss scriptwriting for factual television.BBC Science’s Andrew Thompson, Charles Colville, producer for BBC Factual, and Lizzie Faulkner, series producer for Sky Atlantic, BBC One and RTE, join Hazel Marshall to discuss scriptwriting for factual television....BBC Science’s Andrew Thompson, Charles Colville, producer for BBC Factual, and Lizzie Faulkner, series producer for Sky Atlantic, BBC One and RTE, join Hazel Marshall to discuss scriptwriting for factual television.Thu, 28 Feb 2013 14:02:00 +000018:22http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/void/cop/cop_20130228-1402.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/void/cop/cop_20130228-1402a.mp3BBC RadioThe editorial and legal pitfalls of programme making. BBC Editorial Policy's Su Pennington, programme lawyer Clare Hoban and producer and journalist Maire Devine join Paul Buller for this second podcast. They talk about dealing with consent, privacy and online content.The editorial and legal pitfalls of programme making. BBC Editorial Policy's Su Pennington, programme lawyer Clare Hoban and producer and journalist Maire Devine join Paul Buller for this second podcast. They talk about dealing with consent, privacy...The editorial and legal pitfalls of programme making. BBC Editorial Policy's Su Pennington, programme lawyer Clare Hoban and producer and journalist Maire Devine join Paul Buller for this second podcast. They talk about dealing with consent, privacy and online content.Thu, 21 Feb 2013 12:31:00 +000017:25http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/void/cop/cop_20130221-1231.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/void/cop/cop_20130221-1231a.mp3BBC RadioThe editorial and legal pitfalls of programme making. BBC Editorial Policy's Su Pennington, programme lawyer Clare Hoban and producer and journalist Maire Devine join Paul Buller to offer a guide to not getting your TV or radio programme pulled. A non-commercial perspective on how to avoid those legal or editorial pitfalls which could result in you having to scrap or retake material or even find yourself in trouble with your editor, the press or even the courts.The editorial and legal pitfalls of programme making. BBC Editorial Policy's Su Pennington, programme lawyer Clare Hoban and producer and journalist Maire Devine join Paul Buller to offer a guide to not getting your TV or radio programme pulled. A...The editorial and legal pitfalls of programme making. BBC Editorial Policy's Su Pennington, programme lawyer Clare Hoban and producer and journalist Maire Devine join Paul Buller to offer a guide to not getting your TV or radio programme pulled. A non-commercial perspective on how to avoid those legal or editorial pitfalls which could result in you having to scrap or retake material or even find yourself in trouble with your editor, the press or even the courts.Thu, 14 Feb 2013 17:30:00 +000021:50http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/void/cop/cop_20130214-1730.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/void/cop/cop_20130214-1730c.mp3BBC RadioThe Secret History of our Streets' Jaime Taylor, Bang Goes the Theory's Mark Edger and The One Show's Charlotte Denton discuss the essential skills needed to be a researcher for factual TV and the importance of sources, stories and keeping notes. Whichever area of the industry you're in, the ability to research and tell stories is essential, but to get ahead of the rest it's going to take more than a few clicks on a search engine to find the very best material. So, how do you find that surprising fact, that unexpected contributor or winning story that will make your programme unique? Our panel offer their views on how a researcher can make the best of his or her time and on the resources available to get the best for their programmes.The Secret History of our Streets' Jaime Taylor, Bang Goes the Theory's Mark Edger and The One Show's Charlotte Denton discuss the essential skills needed to be a researcher for factual TV and the importance of sources, stories and keeping...The Secret History of our Streets' Jaime Taylor, Bang Goes the Theory's Mark Edger and The One Show's Charlotte Denton discuss the essential skills needed to be a researcher for factual TV and the importance of sources, stories and keeping notes. Whichever area of the industry you're in, the ability to research and tell stories is essential, but to get ahead of the rest it's going to take more than a few clicks on a search engine to find the very best material. So, how do you find that surprising fact, that unexpected contributor or winning story that will make your programme unique? Our panel offer their views on how a researcher can make the best of his or her time and on the resources available to get the best for their programmes.Thu, 07 Feb 2013 18:22:00 +000023:35http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/void/cop/cop_20130207-1822.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/void/cop/cop_20130207-1822a.mp3BBC RadioExecutive producer of Our War Colin Barr, Drugs Live: The Ecstasy Trial producer Dan Murdoch and BBC broadcast lawyer Clare Hoban join Simon Ford to talk about how to put together a television programme that tackles controversial subjects. They discuss the differences between simply being controversial and the editorial and legal responsibilities of programme makers covering a controversial subject. They share their insights on working with outside bodies like the MOD and scientific research councils, working with contributors, and the difficulties that social media and unedited online footage may represent.Executive producer of Our War Colin Barr, Drugs Live: The Ecstasy Trial producer Dan Murdoch and BBC broadcast lawyer Clare Hoban join Simon Ford to talk about how to put together a television programme that tackles controversial subjects. They...Executive producer of Our War Colin Barr, Drugs Live: The Ecstasy Trial producer Dan Murdoch and BBC broadcast lawyer Clare Hoban join Simon Ford to talk about how to put together a television programme that tackles controversial subjects. They discuss the differences between simply being controversial and the editorial and legal responsibilities of programme makers covering a controversial subject. They share their insights on working with outside bodies like the MOD and scientific research councils, working with contributors, and the difficulties that social media and unedited online footage may represent.Thu, 31 Jan 2013 12:42:00 +000024:52http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/void/cop/cop_20130131-1242.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/void/cop/cop_20130131-1242a.mp3BBC RadioBBC Radio 1 Breakfast's Laura-May Coope, managing director of Somethin' Else Steve Ackerman and Jack FM Oxfordshire’s Sue Carter offer their views on how to innovate in radio. The panel discuss how social media has been a game changer, and with tools like Twitter, Facebook and Tumblr now enabling greater audience engagement, having a conversation with your audience is clearly important. Even YouTube has a role to play and may now be the new hunting ground for talent – the likes of Dan and Phil and Charlie Sloth attest to that – so taking creative risks remains key to how successful your innovation will be. Being local with a small budget is no bar to innovation either, as stations like Jack FM have shown, making the most of their branding and budget and reaching their key audiences in an immediate and relevant way.BBC Radio 1 Breakfast's Laura-May Coope, managing director of Somethin' Else Steve Ackerman and Jack FM Oxfordshire’s Sue Carter offer their views on how to innovate in radio. The panel discuss how social media has been a game changer, and with tools...BBC Radio 1 Breakfast's Laura-May Coope, managing director of Somethin' Else Steve Ackerman and Jack FM Oxfordshire’s Sue Carter offer their views on how to innovate in radio. The panel discuss how social media has been a game changer, and with tools like Twitter, Facebook and Tumblr now enabling greater audience engagement, having a conversation with your audience is clearly important. Even YouTube has a role to play and may now be the new hunting ground for talent – the likes of Dan and Phil and Charlie Sloth attest to that – so taking creative risks remains key to how successful your innovation will be. Being local with a small budget is no bar to innovation either, as stations like Jack FM have shown, making the most of their branding and budget and reaching their key audiences in an immediate and relevant way.Thu, 24 Jan 2013 12:59:00 +000022:52http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/void/cop/cop_20130124-1259.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/void/cop/cop_20130124-1259b.mp3BBC RadioWhat production techniques and programming will we see in 2013? Channel 4 multiplatform commissioner Jody Smith, radio futurologist James Cridland, BBC entertainment commissioning editor Mirella Breda and the BBC Production Innovation Unit's Dean Matthewson gaze into the crystal ball with College of Production website editor Paul Buller. They talk about what we have learnt from the best, the worst and the most bizarre programming of 2012 and offer their advice for your productions in 2013.What production techniques and programming will we see in 2013? Channel 4 multiplatform commissioner Jody Smith, radio futurologist James Cridland, BBC entertainment commissioning editor Mirella Breda and the BBC Production Innovation Unit's Dean...What production techniques and programming will we see in 2013? Channel 4 multiplatform commissioner Jody Smith, radio futurologist James Cridland, BBC entertainment commissioning editor Mirella Breda and the BBC Production Innovation Unit's Dean Matthewson gaze into the crystal ball with College of Production website editor Paul Buller. They talk about what we have learnt from the best, the worst and the most bizarre programming of 2012 and offer their advice for your productions in 2013.Thu, 17 Jan 2013 17:24:00 +000023:39http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/void/cop/cop_20130117-1724.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/void/cop/cop_20130117-1724a.mp3BBC RadioSimon Smith guides us through some of our favourite CoP Show moments from 2012. With Louis Theroux offering an insight into his documentary-making methods, Louise Minchin on presenting for the Jubilee, Matthew Pinsent talking about World Olympic Dreams and Bush Radio's Zane Ibrahim on why we love radio. There's advice on getting into comedy at the Edinburgh Fringe and how Iggy Pop can cause trouble at your music event. Plus how to make your video viral, the art of the interview and advice to get in and get on industry.Simon Smith guides us through some of our favourite CoP Show moments from 2012. With Louis Theroux offering an insight into his documentary-making methods, Louise Minchin on presenting for the Jubilee, Matthew Pinsent talking about World Olympic...Simon Smith guides us through some of our favourite CoP Show moments from 2012. With Louis Theroux offering an insight into his documentary-making methods, Louise Minchin on presenting for the Jubilee, Matthew Pinsent talking about World Olympic Dreams and Bush Radio's Zane Ibrahim on why we love radio. There's advice on getting into comedy at the Edinburgh Fringe and how Iggy Pop can cause trouble at your music event. Plus how to make your video viral, the art of the interview and advice to get in and get on industry.Thu, 20 Dec 2012 10:16:00 +000017:49http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/void/cop/cop_20121220-1016.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/void/cop/cop_20121220-1016b.mp3BBC RadioFrom Hackney Weekend to Glastonbury, major live music events present a great opportunity for broadcasters. But if you fail to properly plan and prepare for health and safety issues your broadcast or event could be memorable for all the wrong reasons. Simon Smith is joined by Radio 1 and 1Xtra event producer Antonia Kyle, MRL safety's Julian Bentley and BBC Safety advisor Stuart Page to hear about their experiences and get some practical advice.From Hackney Weekend to Glastonbury, major live music events present a great opportunity for broadcasters. But if you fail to properly plan and prepare for health and safety issues your broadcast or event could be memorable for all the wrong reasons....From Hackney Weekend to Glastonbury, major live music events present a great opportunity for broadcasters. But if you fail to properly plan and prepare for health and safety issues your broadcast or event could be memorable for all the wrong reasons. Simon Smith is joined by Radio 1 and 1Xtra event producer Antonia Kyle, MRL safety's Julian Bentley and BBC Safety advisor Stuart Page to hear about their experiences and get some practical advice.Thu, 13 Dec 2012 12:32:00 +000025:38http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/void/cop/cop_20121213-1232.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/void/cop/cop_20121213-1232b.mp3BBC RadioSimon Smith talks to Jo Twist, Jon Howard, Martyn Jones, Kieron Collins and Alice Taylor at the BBC Academy Fusion summit on games and broadcasting. Where are we now in terms of broadcasting and games, and what can the television learn from the games industry? Tell us your thoughts by tweeting @BBCCoP using the hashtag #FusionGames.Simon Smith talks to Jo Twist, Jon Howard, Martyn Jones, Kieron Collins and Alice Taylor at the BBC Academy Fusion summit on games and broadcasting. Where are we now in terms of broadcasting and games, and what can the television learn from the games...Simon Smith talks to Jo Twist, Jon Howard, Martyn Jones, Kieron Collins and Alice Taylor at the BBC Academy Fusion summit on games and broadcasting. Where are we now in terms of broadcasting and games, and what can the television learn from the games industry? Tell us your thoughts by tweeting @BBCCoP using the hashtag #FusionGames.Thu, 06 Dec 2012 17:37:00 +000021:10http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/void/cop/cop_20121206-1737.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/void/cop/cop_20121206-1737b.mp3BBC RadioDigital content production is no longer the preserve of broadcasters as more and more organisations are taking advantage of the opportunities digital brings. The arts are no exception. Simon Smith is joined by Artangel's Seb Emina, Helen Jeffreys from the London Review of Books and the director of the BBC Academy Anne Morrison. They talk about the possibilities and challenges of producing digital content. They also talk about partnerships and The Space, an online platform for the arts.Digital content production is no longer the preserve of broadcasters as more and more organisations are taking advantage of the opportunities digital brings. The arts are no exception. Simon Smith is joined by Artangel's Seb Emina, Helen Jeffreys from...Digital content production is no longer the preserve of broadcasters as more and more organisations are taking advantage of the opportunities digital brings. The arts are no exception. Simon Smith is joined by Artangel's Seb Emina, Helen Jeffreys from the London Review of Books and the director of the BBC Academy Anne Morrison. They talk about the possibilities and challenges of producing digital content. They also talk about partnerships and The Space, an online platform for the arts.Thu, 29 Nov 2012 20:25:00 +000023:42http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/void/cop/cop_20121129-2025.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/void/cop/cop_20121129-2025b.mp3BBC RadioA returnable format is the Holy Grail that all factual and entertainment TV programme makers are searching for. But where does the inspiration come from and how do you build and develop them? This is a recording of a masterclass from the BBC Academy’s Fast Train North event held on 20 November 2012. The BBC Academy’s Hilary Rosen is joined by Tom Edwards, commissioning executive producer for features and formats for BBC One and BBC Two, Gill Tierney, executive producer for BBC Television whose credits include Coast, Gardeners World and Sam Lewens, an executive producer who has worked on Dragons' Den and BBC Three's Young Talent of the Year.A returnable format is the Holy Grail that all factual and entertainment TV programme makers are searching for. But where does the inspiration come from and how do you build and develop them? This is a recording of a masterclass from the BBC Academy’s...A returnable format is the Holy Grail that all factual and entertainment TV programme makers are searching for. But where does the inspiration come from and how do you build and develop them? This is a recording of a masterclass from the BBC Academy’s Fast Train North event held on 20 November 2012. The BBC Academy’s Hilary Rosen is joined by Tom Edwards, commissioning executive producer for features and formats for BBC One and BBC Two, Gill Tierney, executive producer for BBC Television whose credits include Coast, Gardeners World and Sam Lewens, an executive producer who has worked on Dragons' Den and BBC Three's Young Talent of the Year.Thu, 22 Nov 2012 11:46:00 +000028:07http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/void/cop/cop_20121122-1146.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/void/cop/cop_20121122-1146a.mp3BBC RadioPaul Buller is joined by three of this year's Student Radio Award winners. Best newcomer Abbie McCarthy, Robin Murphy, station editor for the best student station University Radio Nottingham and Radio Warwick's Tom Davis, executive producer of the best outside broadcast. They talk about the need to focus on your audience, take creative risks, how video and clips can bring people back into radio, their future aspirations and offer tips to other student stations and the wider industry.Paul Buller is joined by three of this year's Student Radio Award winners. Best newcomer Abbie McCarthy, Robin Murphy, station editor for the best student station University Radio Nottingham and Radio Warwick's Tom Davis, executive producer of the...Paul Buller is joined by three of this year's Student Radio Award winners. Best newcomer Abbie McCarthy, Robin Murphy, station editor for the best student station University Radio Nottingham and Radio Warwick's Tom Davis, executive producer of the best outside broadcast. They talk about the need to focus on your audience, take creative risks, how video and clips can bring people back into radio, their future aspirations and offer tips to other student stations and the wider industry.Thu, 15 Nov 2012 15:08:00 +000023:16http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/void/cop/cop_20121115-1508.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/void/cop/cop_20121115-1508c.mp3BBC RadioSimon Smith is joined by a panel of experts to discuss the art of creating behind the scenes programming on a range of formats including Planet Earth, X Factor, Britain’s Got Talent and Strictly Come Dancing: It Takes Two. Alex McLeod is the executive producer of Strictly Come Dancing’s sister show It Takes Two. Jeff Wilson is a producer with the BBC’s Natural History Unit and has created behind the scenes programmes for flagship shows such as Planet Earth and Frozen Planet. Steve Saul is a writer, social media producer and self shooter who’s been responsible for providing backstage content for shows such as Britain’s Got Talent, X Factor, The Magicians and Never Mind the Buzzcocks.Simon Smith is joined by a panel of experts to discuss the art of creating behind the scenes programming on a range of formats including Planet Earth, X Factor, Britain’s Got Talent and Strictly Come Dancing: It Takes Two. Alex McLeod is the executive...Simon Smith is joined by a panel of experts to discuss the art of creating behind the scenes programming on a range of formats including Planet Earth, X Factor, Britain’s Got Talent and Strictly Come Dancing: It Takes Two. Alex McLeod is the executive producer of Strictly Come Dancing’s sister show It Takes Two. Jeff Wilson is a producer with the BBC’s Natural History Unit and has created behind the scenes programmes for flagship shows such as Planet Earth and Frozen Planet. Steve Saul is a writer, social media producer and self shooter who’s been responsible for providing backstage content for shows such as Britain’s Got Talent, X Factor, The Magicians and Never Mind the Buzzcocks.Thu, 08 Nov 2012 15:23:00 +000021:11http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/void/cop/cop_20121108-1523.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/void/cop/cop_20121108-1523a.mp3BBC RadioSimon Smith and four BBC production trainees share their thoughts on getting into radio production. Farah Jassat, Sarah Shebbeare, Jen Kerrison and Carlene Morlese are four trainees who are starting their training in BBC network radio. They talk about their experiences within the broadcast industry, their passion for storytelling and their feelings about their placements. They also offer tips and advice for people applying for the Production Talent Pool and the trainee scheme.Simon Smith and four BBC production trainees share their thoughts on getting into radio production. Farah Jassat, Sarah Shebbeare, Jen Kerrison and Carlene Morlese are four trainees who are starting their training in BBC network radio. They talk about...Simon Smith and four BBC production trainees share their thoughts on getting into radio production. Farah Jassat, Sarah Shebbeare, Jen Kerrison and Carlene Morlese are four trainees who are starting their training in BBC network radio. They talk about their experiences within the broadcast industry, their passion for storytelling and their feelings about their placements. They also offer tips and advice for people applying for the Production Talent Pool and the trainee scheme.Thu, 01 Nov 2012 18:06:00 +000014:14http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/void/cop/cop_20121101-1806.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/void/cop/cop_20121101-1806a.mp3BBC RadioSimon Smith talks to four BBC production trainees, Karla Sweet, Mog McIntyre, Kelsey Richards and Kathryn Shrubb, before they embark on placements in television. They discuss their journeys into the industry, their passions for storytelling and the broad benefits of their television production training. Plus we take a look at tips and advice for people applying for the BBC Production Talent Pool.Simon Smith talks to four BBC production trainees, Karla Sweet, Mog McIntyre, Kelsey Richards and Kathryn Shrubb, before they embark on placements in television. They discuss their journeys into the industry, their passions for storytelling and the...Simon Smith talks to four BBC production trainees, Karla Sweet, Mog McIntyre, Kelsey Richards and Kathryn Shrubb, before they embark on placements in television. They discuss their journeys into the industry, their passions for storytelling and the broad benefits of their television production training. Plus we take a look at tips and advice for people applying for the BBC Production Talent Pool.Thu, 25 Oct 2012 18:16:00 +010015:04http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/void/cop/cop_20121025-1816.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/void/cop/cop_20121025-1816b.mp3BBC RadioSimon Smith is joined by BBC Academy trainer Ian Hider, self shooter Paul Morten and editor Zeb Chadfield to discuss shooting for the edit. Tight budgets and even tighter edit schedules mean opportunities for directors and self shooters to be in the edit with their own work are often limited. But as many will tell you, being in the edit is by far the best place to learn how the construction of a programme works. So if you're rarely offered time in the edit, how are you ever expected to learn? How can you give your editor the very best shots available if you've never seen them in action?Simon Smith is joined by BBC Academy trainer Ian Hider, self shooter Paul Morten and editor Zeb Chadfield to discuss shooting for the edit. Tight budgets and even tighter edit schedules mean opportunities for directors and self shooters to be in...Simon Smith is joined by BBC Academy trainer Ian Hider, self shooter Paul Morten and editor Zeb Chadfield to discuss shooting for the edit. Tight budgets and even tighter edit schedules mean opportunities for directors and self shooters to be in the edit with their own work are often limited. But as many will tell you, being in the edit is by far the best place to learn how the construction of a programme works. So if you're rarely offered time in the edit, how are you ever expected to learn? How can you give your editor the very best shots available if you've never seen them in action?Fri, 19 Oct 2012 12:43:00 +010026:33http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/void/cop/cop_20121019-1243.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/void/cop/cop_20121019-1243d.mp3BBC RadioSimon Smith and guests take a look at career opportunities for designers more interested in the digital world. With Yasser Rashid, head of UX&D for BBC Radio, Music, TV and iPlayer, Helene Sears, editorial designer for BBC News online and Adam Powers, head of UX at renowned advertising agency Bartle Bogle & Hegarty.Simon Smith and guests take a look at career opportunities for designers more interested in the digital world. With Yasser Rashid, head of UX&D for BBC Radio, Music, TV and iPlayer, Helene Sears, editorial designer for BBC News online and Adam Powers,...Simon Smith and guests take a look at career opportunities for designers more interested in the digital world. With Yasser Rashid, head of UX&D for BBC Radio, Music, TV and iPlayer, Helene Sears, editorial designer for BBC News online and Adam Powers, head of UX at renowned advertising agency Bartle Bogle & Hegarty.Thu, 11 Oct 2012 18:11:00 +010026:35http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/void/cop/cop_20121011-1811.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/void/cop/cop_20121011-1811b.mp3BBC RadioWith 72 hours of video content being uploaded to YouTube every minute, how can you make sure your clip has the best chance of being seen or shared? Three industry experts Matt Smith, Jon Aird and Stuart Fryer share their thoughts with Simon Smith on making your clip go viral.With 72 hours of video content being uploaded to YouTube every minute, how can you make sure your clip has the best chance of being seen or shared? Three industry experts Matt Smith, Jon Aird and Stuart Fryer share their thoughts with Simon Smith on...With 72 hours of video content being uploaded to YouTube every minute, how can you make sure your clip has the best chance of being seen or shared? Three industry experts Matt Smith, Jon Aird and Stuart Fryer share their thoughts with Simon Smith on making your clip go viral.Thu, 04 Oct 2012 12:55:00 +010021:37http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/void/cop/cop_20121004-1255.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/void/cop/cop_20121004-1255a.mp3BBC RadioThree guests with a wealth of broadcast experience join Simon Smith to talk about the value of moving across genres in your career, and how to do it effectively. They share their experiences and offer advice on how broadcast industry professionals can make themselves more employable in different genres.Three guests with a wealth of broadcast experience join Simon Smith to talk about the value of moving across genres in your career, and how to do it effectively. They share their experiences and offer advice on how broadcast industry professionals can...Three guests with a wealth of broadcast experience join Simon Smith to talk about the value of moving across genres in your career, and how to do it effectively. They share their experiences and offer advice on how broadcast industry professionals can make themselves more employable in different genres.Thu, 27 Sep 2012 15:31:00 +010021:41http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/void/cop/cop_20120927-1531.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/void/cop/cop_20120927-1531b.mp3BBC RadioPat Younge, BBC Vision’s chief creative officer hosts this special BBC Academy session at the 2012 Edinburgh Television Festival focusing on just what goes into delivering a ‘killer pitch’. His guests are Melanie Leach, managing director, Twofour Broadcast, Richard Shaw, head of development and executive producer, Lion Television and Victoria Ashbourne, managing director, Victory Television. They discuss the dark art of pitching, and reveal everything you wanted to know about the pitching process but were possibly too afraid to ask.Pat Younge, BBC Vision’s chief creative officer hosts this special BBC Academy session at the 2012 Edinburgh Television Festival focusing on just what goes into delivering a ‘killer pitch’. His guests are Melanie Leach, managing director, Twofour...Pat Younge, BBC Vision’s chief creative officer hosts this special BBC Academy session at the 2012 Edinburgh Television Festival focusing on just what goes into delivering a ‘killer pitch’. His guests are Melanie Leach, managing director, Twofour Broadcast, Richard Shaw, head of development and executive producer, Lion Television and Victoria Ashbourne, managing director, Victory Television. They discuss the dark art of pitching, and reveal everything you wanted to know about the pitching process but were possibly too afraid to ask.Fri, 21 Sep 2012 11:58:00 +010034:36http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/void/cop/cop_20120921-1158.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/void/cop/cop_20120921-1158a.mp3BBC RadioSimon Smith and his guests from the Kirrin Island podcast discuss how they created their top 20 iTunes comedy podcast. With producer and writer Alison Pritchard, script editor Stu Cooper and writer and performer Steve Holford.Simon Smith and his guests from the Kirrin Island podcast discuss how they created their top 20 iTunes comedy podcast. With producer and writer Alison Pritchard, script editor Stu Cooper and writer and performer Steve Holford....Simon Smith and his guests from the Kirrin Island podcast discuss how they created their top 20 iTunes comedy podcast. With producer and writer Alison Pritchard, script editor Stu Cooper and writer and performer Steve Holford.Thu, 20 Sep 2012 16:00:00 +010026:04http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/void/cop/cop_20120920-1600.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/void/cop/cop_20120920-1600a.mp3BBC RadioCoP website editor Paul Buller talks to three of the people behind the BBC site at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival. They are project director Sophie Taitt, event and project manager Ruth Milway and content producer Sidd Khajuria.CoP website editor Paul Buller talks to three of the people behind the BBC site at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival. They are project director Sophie Taitt, event and project manager Ruth Milway and content producer Sidd Khajuria....CoP website editor Paul Buller talks to three of the people behind the BBC site at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival. They are project director Sophie Taitt, event and project manager Ruth Milway and content producer Sidd Khajuria.Thu, 13 Sep 2012 17:25:00 +010021:13http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/void/cop/cop_20120913-1725.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/void/cop/cop_20120913-1725a.mp3BBC RadioBBC Radio 2 and 6 Music presenter Jon Holmes talks to experts at the Edinburgh Fringe about how to get started in the media industries. Louise Brown is Channel 4's head of multiplatform commissioning, Marcus Herbert is executive producer for BBC Specialist Factual, Karl Warner is executive editor of BBC Entertainment Commissioning and Marcus Ryder is BBC Scotland's current affairs editor.BBC Radio 2 and 6 Music presenter Jon Holmes talks to experts at the Edinburgh Fringe about how to get started in the media industries. Louise Brown is Channel 4's head of multiplatform commissioning, Marcus Herbert is executive producer for BBC...BBC Radio 2 and 6 Music presenter Jon Holmes talks to experts at the Edinburgh Fringe about how to get started in the media industries. Louise Brown is Channel 4's head of multiplatform commissioning, Marcus Herbert is executive producer for BBC Specialist Factual, Karl Warner is executive editor of BBC Entertainment Commissioning and Marcus Ryder is BBC Scotland's current affairs editor.Thu, 06 Sep 2012 17:30:00 +010026:46http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/void/cop/cop_20120906-1730.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/void/cop/cop_20120906-1730a.mp3BBC RadioCountless female comics are getting rave reviews at the Edinburgh Fringe. Are they redressing the gender balance in what has always been a particularly male-dominated industry? Jen Kerrison asks how our three panellists found their way into comedy, and hears their tips for a successful career.Countless female comics are getting rave reviews at the Edinburgh Fringe. Are they redressing the gender balance in what has always been a particularly male-dominated industry? Jen Kerrison asks how our three panellists found their way into comedy,...Countless female comics are getting rave reviews at the Edinburgh Fringe. Are they redressing the gender balance in what has always been a particularly male-dominated industry? Jen Kerrison asks how our three panellists found their way into comedy, and hears their tips for a successful career.Thu, 23 Aug 2012 15:30:00 +010019:45http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/void/cop/cop_20120823-1530.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/void/cop/cop_20120823-1530a.mp3BBC RadioWhile live comedy gigs will always be important, there are increasingly more success stories from comedians who showcase their work via online platforms. Simon Smith talks to four guests who are sharing material in interesting ways.While live comedy gigs will always be important, there are increasingly more success stories from comedians who showcase their work via online platforms. Simon Smith talks to four guests who are sharing material in interesting ways....While live comedy gigs will always be important, there are increasingly more success stories from comedians who showcase their work via online platforms. Simon Smith talks to four guests who are sharing material in interesting ways.Wed, 22 Aug 2012 12:30:00 +010021:00http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/void/cop/cop_20120822-1230.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/void/cop/cop_20120822-1230a.mp3BBC RadioHazel Marshall discusses the improvisation techniques that can be used to enhance storytelling with Dominic Savage, Julian Simpson and Deborah Frances-White.Hazel Marshall discusses the improvisation techniques that can be used to enhance storytelling with Dominic Savage, Julian Simpson and Deborah Frances-White....Hazel Marshall discusses the improvisation techniques that can be used to enhance storytelling with Dominic Savage, Julian Simpson and Deborah Frances-White.Thu, 26 Jul 2012 14:53:00 +010018:46http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/void/cop/cop_20120726-1453.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/void/cop/cop_20120726-1453b.mp3BBC RadioHazel Marshall and guests talk about how to create a drama which brings to life the grit and reality of a specific profession. Whether it's the emotional ebb and flow of the hospital ward, the intense cut and thrust of the courtroom or the perils of police partnerships, today's three guests are all masters in the craft of producing profession-based dramas.They are Hilary Salmon, Justin Young and Sally Wainwright.Hazel Marshall and guests talk about how to create a drama which brings to life the grit and reality of a specific profession. Whether it's the emotional ebb and flow of the hospital ward, the intense cut and thrust of the courtroom or the perils...Hazel Marshall and guests talk about how to create a drama which brings to life the grit and reality of a specific profession. Whether it's the emotional ebb and flow of the hospital ward, the intense cut and thrust of the courtroom or the perils of police partnerships, today's three guests are all masters in the craft of producing profession-based dramas.They are Hilary Salmon, Justin Young and Sally Wainwright.Thu, 19 Jul 2012 15:04:00 +010021:00http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/void/cop/cop_20120719-1504.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/void/cop/cop_20120719-1504a.mp3BBC RadioSimon Smith and guests discuss getting into design. He is joined by Catherine Scoble, Lisa Hall and Howard Burden.Simon Smith and guests discuss getting into design. He is joined by Catherine Scoble, Lisa Hall and Howard Burden....Simon Smith and guests discuss getting into design. He is joined by Catherine Scoble, Lisa Hall and Howard Burden.Thu, 12 Jul 2012 17:46:00 +010028:28http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/void/cop/cop_20120712-1746.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/void/cop/cop_20120712-1746a.mp3BBC RadioMembers of the public crop up on our TV screens all the time. But how do programme makers ensure they treat contributors honestly and with respect while asking them to do something which is often well outside their comfort zone? Joining Hazel Marshall in the studio to discuss working with members of the public that help us to tell a story or investigate a subject are Stuart Bernard and Tom Bateman.Members of the public crop up on our TV screens all the time. But how do programme makers ensure they treat contributors honestly and with respect while asking them to do something which is often well outside their comfort zone? Joining Hazel Marshall...Members of the public crop up on our TV screens all the time. But how do programme makers ensure they treat contributors honestly and with respect while asking them to do something which is often well outside their comfort zone? Joining Hazel Marshall in the studio to discuss working with members of the public that help us to tell a story or investigate a subject are Stuart Bernard and Tom Bateman.Thu, 05 Jul 2012 16:14:00 +010022:38http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/void/cop/cop_20120705-1614.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/void/cop/cop_20120705-1614a.mp3BBC RadioJoining Simon Smith in the studio to discuss the shows made with as little negative impact on the environment as possible are Sarah Gordon-Jones and Francis Gilson. Dialling in from Tunbridge Wells we have Richard Smith.Joining Simon Smith in the studio to discuss the shows made with as little negative impact on the environment as possible are Sarah Gordon-Jones and Francis Gilson. Dialling in from Tunbridge Wells we have Richard Smith....Joining Simon Smith in the studio to discuss the shows made with as little negative impact on the environment as possible are Sarah Gordon-Jones and Francis Gilson. Dialling in from Tunbridge Wells we have Richard Smith.Thu, 28 Jun 2012 16:03:00 +010023:42http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/void/cop/cop_20120628-1603.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/void/cop/cop_20120628-1603a.mp3BBC RadioAccording to a survey by industry newspaper Broadcast, TV freelancers are feeling the strain more than ever. Joining Simon Smith in the studio to discuss how the industry should address these problems and what freelancers can do to make a career in TV last for life Susie Worster, Jude Winstanley and Hilary Rosen.According to a survey by industry newspaper Broadcast, TV freelancers are feeling the strain more than ever. Joining Simon Smith in the studio to discuss how the industry should address these problems and what freelancers can do to make a career in TV...According to a survey by industry newspaper Broadcast, TV freelancers are feeling the strain more than ever. Joining Simon Smith in the studio to discuss how the industry should address these problems and what freelancers can do to make a career in TV last for life Susie Worster, Jude Winstanley and Hilary Rosen.Thu, 21 Jun 2012 15:04:00 +010023:40http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/void/cop/cop_20120621-1504.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/void/cop/cop_20120621-1504a.mp3BBC RadioWith over 200 stations in the UK, community radio is booming. Thousands of people with no previous experience are being given the opportunity to produce and present their own radio shows to a focused, captive audience, on a regular basis. The BBC now actively works with community stations to share content and recognises it as a good source for bringing through talent. If you’re looking for on-the-job radio training and you haven’t got involved with your community station, why not? Here’s your chance to find out more. Joining Simon Smith in the studio is Terry Lee, Andrew David and Elonka Soros.With over 200 stations in the UK, community radio is booming. Thousands of people with no previous experience are being given the opportunity to produce and present their own radio shows to a focused, captive audience, on a regular basis. The BBC now...With over 200 stations in the UK, community radio is booming. Thousands of people with no previous experience are being given the opportunity to produce and present their own radio shows to a focused, captive audience, on a regular basis. The BBC now actively works with community stations to share content and recognises it as a good source for bringing through talent. If you’re looking for on-the-job radio training and you haven’t got involved with your community station, why not? Here’s your chance to find out more. Joining Simon Smith in the studio is Terry Lee, Andrew David and Elonka Soros.Thu, 14 Jun 2012 17:08:00 +010020:16http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/void/cop/cop_20120614-1708.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/void/cop/cop_20120614-1708b.mp3BBC RadioJoining Simon Smith in the studio to discuss the unique challenges of filming in extreme locations are Toral Dixit, John Conroy and Oliver Steeds.Joining Simon Smith in the studio to discuss the unique challenges of filming in extreme locations are Toral Dixit, John Conroy and Oliver Steeds....Joining Simon Smith in the studio to discuss the unique challenges of filming in extreme locations are Toral Dixit, John Conroy and Oliver Steeds.Thu, 07 Jun 2012 15:49:00 +010025:18http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/void/cop/cop_20120607-1549.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/void/cop/cop_20120607-1549a.mp3BBC Radio2012 sees two epic live events, the Olympics and the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee. Coverage of the Royal Wedding was a big act to follow, however the BBC rose to the occasion when the Olympic torch arrived in the UK. But how do broadcasters handle The Big Event, and by live events TV we mean coverage of occasions that would happen with or without the TV cameras, and what to do when everything goes wrong? Joining Simon Smith in the studio to discuss what goes into the planning, executing and the challenges of live events TV, are Matt Millington, Lizz Loxam and Louise Minchin.2012 sees two epic live events, the Olympics and the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee. Coverage of the Royal Wedding was a big act to follow, however the BBC rose to the occasion when the Olympic torch arrived in the UK. But how do broadcasters handle The Big...2012 sees two epic live events, the Olympics and the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee. Coverage of the Royal Wedding was a big act to follow, however the BBC rose to the occasion when the Olympic torch arrived in the UK. But how do broadcasters handle The Big Event, and by live events TV we mean coverage of occasions that would happen with or without the TV cameras, and what to do when everything goes wrong? Joining Simon Smith in the studio to discuss what goes into the planning, executing and the challenges of live events TV, are Matt Millington, Lizz Loxam and Louise Minchin.Thu, 31 May 2012 17:28:00 +010022:37http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/void/cop/cop_20120531-1728.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/void/cop/cop_20120531-1728a.mp3BBC RadioJoining Simon Smith to discuss the programmes the second screen is working well on, how can we make better use of it and what the long-term effects on production and audiences will be are Andy Littledale, Dan Biddle, Tom Williams and Gez O'Brien.Joining Simon Smith to discuss the programmes the second screen is working well on, how can we make better use of it and what the long-term effects on production and audiences will be are Andy Littledale, Dan Biddle, Tom Williams and Gez O'Brien....Joining Simon Smith to discuss the programmes the second screen is working well on, how can we make better use of it and what the long-term effects on production and audiences will be are Andy Littledale, Dan Biddle, Tom Williams and Gez O'Brien.Thu, 24 May 2012 15:46:00 +010026:52http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/void/cop/cop_20120524-1546.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/void/cop/cop_20120524-1546a.mp3BBC RadioBBC World Service Newshour presenter James Coomarasamy hosts this talk on World Olympic Dreams, the extraordinary project that followed 29 aspiring Olympians on the road to London 2012. Joining James are Matthew Pinsent and Kevin Bishop. Matthew Pinsent is a four times Olympic gold medallist. Kevin Bishop is the series producer of World Olympic Dreams. In this talk Kevin and Matthew share moments from their remarkable journey, lessons learnt along the way and their hopes for shaping sports coverage, post 2012.BBC World Service Newshour presenter James Coomarasamy hosts this talk on World Olympic Dreams, the extraordinary project that followed 29 aspiring Olympians on the road to London 2012. Joining James are Matthew Pinsent and Kevin Bishop. Matthew...BBC World Service Newshour presenter James Coomarasamy hosts this talk on World Olympic Dreams, the extraordinary project that followed 29 aspiring Olympians on the road to London 2012. Joining James are Matthew Pinsent and Kevin Bishop. Matthew Pinsent is a four times Olympic gold medallist. Kevin Bishop is the series producer of World Olympic Dreams. In this talk Kevin and Matthew share moments from their remarkable journey, lessons learnt along the way and their hopes for shaping sports coverage, post 2012.Mon, 21 May 2012 14:29:00 +010020:11http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/void/cop/cop_20120521-1429.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/void/cop/cop_20120521-1429a.mp3BBC RadioMaggi Philbin hosts this masterclass about the the shape of things to come. She is joined by Peter Barron, head of PR at Google, Nick Newman, digital strategist and consultant and former head of BBC Journalism Products within the Future Media department, Daniel Danker general manager of programmes on demand and Peter Cassidy, director at FremantleMedia UK Interactive. Predictions are problematic…but that didn't stop our expert panel of programme makers, technologists and digital strategists from peering into the future and speculating wildly about the shape of things to come. How will Technology influence TV in one, three and five years time? How will audiences be sharing, engaging with and reacting to TV content across news, sport and drama? How will broadcasters be measuring success, and what revenue streams will be funding TV in one, three and five years?Maggi Philbin hosts this masterclass about the the shape of things to come. She is joined by Peter Barron, head of PR at Google, Nick Newman, digital strategist and consultant and former head of BBC Journalism Products within the Future Media...Maggi Philbin hosts this masterclass about the the shape of things to come. She is joined by Peter Barron, head of PR at Google, Nick Newman, digital strategist and consultant and former head of BBC Journalism Products within the Future Media department, Daniel Danker general manager of programmes on demand and Peter Cassidy, director at FremantleMedia UK Interactive. Predictions are problematic…but that didn't stop our expert panel of programme makers, technologists and digital strategists from peering into the future and speculating wildly about the shape of things to come. How will Technology influence TV in one, three and five years time? How will audiences be sharing, engaging with and reacting to TV content across news, sport and drama? How will broadcasters be measuring success, and what revenue streams will be funding TV in one, three and five years?Thu, 17 May 2012 18:10:00 +010034:59http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/void/cop/cop_20120517-1810.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/void/cop/cop_20120517-1810a.mp3BBC RadioHazel Marshall hosts this masterclass about the skills needed to make it in drama. She is joined by Ruth Caleb, executive producer BBC, Jane Featherstone and Andrew Davies. What does it take to sustain a successful career in the TV industry? Hear from a panel of award winning and highly respected practitioners about how they have maintained their creativity and vision and continued to spot and create fantastic programmes that resonate with audiences year after year.Hazel Marshall hosts this masterclass about the skills needed to make it in drama. She is joined by Ruth Caleb, executive producer BBC, Jane Featherstone and Andrew Davies. What does it take to sustain a successful career in the TV industry? Hear from...Hazel Marshall hosts this masterclass about the skills needed to make it in drama. She is joined by Ruth Caleb, executive producer BBC, Jane Featherstone and Andrew Davies. What does it take to sustain a successful career in the TV industry? Hear from a panel of award winning and highly respected practitioners about how they have maintained their creativity and vision and continued to spot and create fantastic programmes that resonate with audiences year after year.Thu, 17 May 2012 18:02:00 +010026:54http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/void/cop/cop_20120517-1802.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/void/cop/cop_20120517-1802a.mp3BBC RadioHazel Marshall hosts this masterclass about the skills needed to make it in comedy. She is joined by Beryl Vertue, exec producer, Jon Plowman, exec producer at BBC Comedy, Caryn Mandabach, producer and Kenton Allen.Hazel Marshall hosts this masterclass about the skills needed to make it in comedy. She is joined by Beryl Vertue, exec producer, Jon Plowman, exec producer at BBC Comedy, Caryn Mandabach, producer and Kenton Allen....Hazel Marshall hosts this masterclass about the skills needed to make it in comedy. She is joined by Beryl Vertue, exec producer, Jon Plowman, exec producer at BBC Comedy, Caryn Mandabach, producer and Kenton Allen.Thu, 17 May 2012 17:50:00 +010026:44http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/void/cop/cop_20120517-1750.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/void/cop/cop_20120517-1750b.mp3BBC RadioLong live the comedy panel show….love them or loathe them audiences never tire of watching them. Mutating from the satirical edge of Have I Got News For You to the anarchy of Celebrity Juice this genre boasts a longevity hard to rival. This session unpicks the appeal of panel shows from the classic formats to the noisy new kids on the block. Our expert panellists, all comedy connoisseurs, reveal their secrets for cracking the format. The panel are Nick Martin, series producer HIGNFY, Dan Baldwin, MD Talkback and Marc Haynes, TV comedy writer. In the chair is Warren Prentice.Long live the comedy panel show….love them or loathe them audiences never tire of watching them. Mutating from the satirical edge of Have I Got News For You to the anarchy of Celebrity Juice this genre boasts a longevity hard to rival. This session...Long live the comedy panel show….love them or loathe them audiences never tire of watching them. Mutating from the satirical edge of Have I Got News For You to the anarchy of Celebrity Juice this genre boasts a longevity hard to rival. This session unpicks the appeal of panel shows from the classic formats to the noisy new kids on the block. Our expert panellists, all comedy connoisseurs, reveal their secrets for cracking the format. The panel are Nick Martin, series producer HIGNFY, Dan Baldwin, MD Talkback and Marc Haynes, TV comedy writer. In the chair is Warren Prentice.Thu, 17 May 2012 14:41:00 +010024:10http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/void/cop/cop_20120517-1441.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/void/cop/cop_20120517-1441a.mp3BBC RadioFinding the next, ground-breaking TV features show is the Holy Grail for many of us in the industry, but where do you start? Should we be looking for new territory or predicting future audience trends? Is it the way you tell the story or the use of new technologies? Will it be evolution or revolution? Are formats past their sell by date? And if so, what might replace them? The panel are Colette Foster (Remarkable television), Bridget Boseley (Outline Productions), Alan Brown (Chocolate media) and Karoline Copping (Channel 4). In the chair is Anna Richardson.Finding the next, ground-breaking TV features show is the Holy Grail for many of us in the industry, but where do you start? Should we be looking for new territory or predicting future audience trends? Is it the way you tell the story or the use of...Finding the next, ground-breaking TV features show is the Holy Grail for many of us in the industry, but where do you start? Should we be looking for new territory or predicting future audience trends? Is it the way you tell the story or the use of new technologies? Will it be evolution or revolution? Are formats past their sell by date? And if so, what might replace them? The panel are Colette Foster (Remarkable television), Bridget Boseley (Outline Productions), Alan Brown (Chocolate media) and Karoline Copping (Channel 4). In the chair is Anna Richardson.Thu, 17 May 2012 12:15:00 +010037:41http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/void/cop/cop_20120517-1215.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/void/cop/cop_20120517-1215a.mp3BBC RadioThis session looks at the storytelling and craft skills needed to work across both factual and drama. We hear from a panel of experts how they initially moved from factual to drama, what skills they needed and how their programmes benefit from a multiplicity of storytelling skills. The panel are Colin Barr, My Murder, Alex Holmes, House of Saddam, Jon East, That Summer Day and Hilary Salmon, Maxwell. In the chair is Hazel Marshall.This session looks at the storytelling and craft skills needed to work across both factual and drama. We hear from a panel of experts how they initially moved from factual to drama, what skills they needed and how their programmes benefit from a...This session looks at the storytelling and craft skills needed to work across both factual and drama. We hear from a panel of experts how they initially moved from factual to drama, what skills they needed and how their programmes benefit from a multiplicity of storytelling skills. The panel are Colin Barr, My Murder, Alex Holmes, House of Saddam, Jon East, That Summer Day and Hilary Salmon, Maxwell. In the chair is Hazel Marshall.Thu, 17 May 2012 12:06:00 +010027:17http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/void/cop/cop_20120517-1206.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/void/cop/cop_20120517-1206a.mp3BBC RadioJoin with leading experts from across the industry to look at how they use social media to great effect with regards to informing content, increasing reach, engaging and interacting with audiences, and building loyalty before, during and after broadcast. The panel are Barry Pilling, founding partner at social production company Telegraph Hill, Stephen Saul, social media producer, Talkback Thames, Dan Biddle, editorial lead, TV & iPlayer social media at BBC. In the chair is Sara Brailsford, director of content at Atomized Media.Join with leading experts from across the industry to look at how they use social media to great effect with regards to informing content, increasing reach, engaging and interacting with audiences, and building loyalty before, during and after...Join with leading experts from across the industry to look at how they use social media to great effect with regards to informing content, increasing reach, engaging and interacting with audiences, and building loyalty before, during and after broadcast. The panel are Barry Pilling, founding partner at social production company Telegraph Hill, Stephen Saul, social media producer, Talkback Thames, Dan Biddle, editorial lead, TV & iPlayer social media at BBC. In the chair is Sara Brailsford, director of content at Atomized Media.Wed, 16 May 2012 11:55:00 +010033:59http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/void/cop/cop_20120516-1155.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/void/cop/cop_20120516-1155b.mp3BBC RadioA discussion with those who commission, produce and present on tv about why women are not adequately represented on the screen and what can be done about it. The session will also offer practical tips on how to find and produce female talent. The panel consists of Alison Kirkham, commissioning editor, Features and Formats at BBC Knowledge, Ben Munro Davies, output editor, Channel 4 News, Claire Richmond, MD Find a TV Expert.com and Siara Khan, presenter and business expert. In the chair is Lisa Campbell, editor Broadcast.A discussion with those who commission, produce and present on tv about why women are not adequately represented on the screen and what can be done about it. The session will also offer practical tips on how to find and produce female talent. The...A discussion with those who commission, produce and present on tv about why women are not adequately represented on the screen and what can be done about it. The session will also offer practical tips on how to find and produce female talent. The panel consists of Alison Kirkham, commissioning editor, Features and Formats at BBC Knowledge, Ben Munro Davies, output editor, Channel 4 News, Claire Richmond, MD Find a TV Expert.com and Siara Khan, presenter and business expert. In the chair is Lisa Campbell, editor Broadcast.Wed, 16 May 2012 11:52:00 +010033:07http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/void/cop/cop_20120516-1152.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/void/cop/cop_20120516-1152a.mp3BBC RadioDaisy Goodwin hosts this masterclass about the coveted role of a controller. The controllers are Danny Cohen from BBC One, Zai Bennett from BBC Three and Liam Keelan from BBC Daytime.Daisy Goodwin hosts this masterclass about the coveted role of a controller. The controllers are Danny Cohen from BBC One, Zai Bennett from BBC Three and Liam Keelan from BBC Daytime....Daisy Goodwin hosts this masterclass about the coveted role of a controller. The controllers are Danny Cohen from BBC One, Zai Bennett from BBC Three and Liam Keelan from BBC Daytime.Wed, 16 May 2012 11:38:00 +010029:42http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/void/cop/cop_20120516-1138.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/void/cop/cop_20120516-1138a.mp3BBC RadioConstructed reality shows such as The Only Way is Essex and Made in Chelsea, have become incredibly popular in the last few years. So how do the programme makers influence and piece together real and fictional elements to create this often addictive TV and where is this genre headed? Joining Simon in the studio is Alan Hayling, Patrick Holland, Jonathan Stadlen and Tony Wood.Constructed reality shows such as The Only Way is Essex and Made in Chelsea, have become incredibly popular in the last few years. So how do the programme makers influence and piece together real and fictional elements to create this often addictive...Constructed reality shows such as The Only Way is Essex and Made in Chelsea, have become incredibly popular in the last few years. So how do the programme makers influence and piece together real and fictional elements to create this often addictive TV and where is this genre headed? Joining Simon in the studio is Alan Hayling, Patrick Holland, Jonathan Stadlen and Tony Wood.Thu, 10 May 2012 21:27:00 +010025:04http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/void/cop/cop_20120510-2127.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/void/cop/cop_20120510-2127a.mp3BBC RadioJoin us to hear from producers Andy Brereton, Jamie Ormerod and Tilusha Ghelani, on how the project grew from a one off special as part of Comic Relief to a ten part daytime commission. The team talk us through the process of transforming an already popular show to TV while striving to stay true to the original format.Join us to hear from producers Andy Brereton, Jamie Ormerod and Tilusha Ghelani, on how the project grew from a one off special as part of Comic Relief to a ten part daytime commission. The team talk us through the process of transforming an already...Join us to hear from producers Andy Brereton, Jamie Ormerod and Tilusha Ghelani, on how the project grew from a one off special as part of Comic Relief to a ten part daytime commission. The team talk us through the process of transforming an already popular show to TV while striving to stay true to the original format.Fri, 04 May 2012 17:30:00 +010022:47http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/void/cop/cop_20120504-1700.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/void/cop/cop_20120504-1700a.mp3BBC RadioHazel Marshall and guests discuss how to write sitcoms. With John Finnemore, Jon Plowman and Tira Shubart. John Finnemore writes and stars in the award winning Cabin Pressure on Radio 4. Tira Shubart wrote the critically acclaimed BBC Two sitcom Taking the Flak. Jon Plowman has an extremely illustrious comedy background, exec producing Absolutely Fabulous, The League of Gentlemen and The Thick of It amongst many more comedy classics.Hazel Marshall and guests discuss how to write sitcoms. With John Finnemore, Jon Plowman and Tira Shubart. John Finnemore writes and stars in the award winning Cabin Pressure on Radio 4. Tira Shubart wrote the critically acclaimed BBC Two sitcom...Hazel Marshall and guests discuss how to write sitcoms. With John Finnemore, Jon Plowman and Tira Shubart. John Finnemore writes and stars in the award winning Cabin Pressure on Radio 4. Tira Shubart wrote the critically acclaimed BBC Two sitcom Taking the Flak. Jon Plowman has an extremely illustrious comedy background, exec producing Absolutely Fabulous, The League of Gentlemen and The Thick of It amongst many more comedy classics.Thu, 03 May 2012 15:45:00 +010021:47http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/void/cop/cop_20120503-1545.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/void/cop/cop_20120503-1545c.mp3BBC RadioJoining Simon Smith in the CoP Show studio to discuss immersive documentaries are Louis Theroux - BAFTA award winning, Emmy nominated and famous for his ability to penetrate intriguing worlds in BBC documentaries such as Wierd Weekends, ‘When Louis Met: Jimmy Savile and his more recent Extreme Love series. Lee Phillips - a BAFTA award winning series producer and director of documentaries lead by Dawn Porter and Danny Wallace, such as My Breasts Could Kill Me and How to Start Your Own Country and joining us via phone from Manchester is Nelufar Hedayat - presenter of BBC Three documentaries such as The truth about Child Brides and Riots and Revolutions.Joining Simon Smith in the CoP Show studio to discuss immersive documentaries are Louis Theroux - BAFTA award winning, Emmy nominated and famous for his ability to penetrate intriguing worlds in BBC documentaries such as Wierd Weekends, ‘When Louis...Joining Simon Smith in the CoP Show studio to discuss immersive documentaries are Louis Theroux - BAFTA award winning, Emmy nominated and famous for his ability to penetrate intriguing worlds in BBC documentaries such as Wierd Weekends, ‘When Louis Met: Jimmy Savile and his more recent Extreme Love series. Lee Phillips - a BAFTA award winning series producer and director of documentaries lead by Dawn Porter and Danny Wallace, such as My Breasts Could Kill Me and How to Start Your Own Country and joining us via phone from Manchester is Nelufar Hedayat - presenter of BBC Three documentaries such as The truth about Child Brides and Riots and Revolutions.Thu, 26 Apr 2012 18:20:00 +010019:59http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/void/cop/cop_20120426-1820.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/void/cop/cop_20120426-1820d.mp3BBC RadioOur War producer/director Stuart Bernard discusses the future of self shooting with Bang Goes the Theory editor Dermot Caulfield, Panorama producer Ken Kirby and resident CoP Show presenter Simon Smith.Our War producer/director Stuart Bernard discusses the future of self shooting with Bang Goes the Theory editor Dermot Caulfield, Panorama producer Ken Kirby and resident CoP Show presenter Simon Smith....Our War producer/director Stuart Bernard discusses the future of self shooting with Bang Goes the Theory editor Dermot Caulfield, Panorama producer Ken Kirby and resident CoP Show presenter Simon Smith.Thu, 15 Mar 2012 16:15:00 +000021:49http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/void/cop/cop_20120315-1615.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/void/cop/cop_20120315-1615c.mp3BBC RadioJoining Simon Smith to discuss the art of the interview are Bridget Osborne - Bridget is a BBC radio and TV producer who used to be responsible for HARDtalk, Jeremy Phillips - Jeremy is an exec producer on Piers Morgan’s Life Stories at ITV and David Sillito, a BBC arts correspondent.Joining Simon Smith to discuss the art of the interview are Bridget Osborne - Bridget is a BBC radio and TV producer who used to be responsible for HARDtalk, Jeremy Phillips - Jeremy is an exec producer on Piers Morgan’s Life Stories at ITV and David...Joining Simon Smith to discuss the art of the interview are Bridget Osborne - Bridget is a BBC radio and TV producer who used to be responsible for HARDtalk, Jeremy Phillips - Jeremy is an exec producer on Piers Morgan’s Life Stories at ITV and David Sillito, a BBC arts correspondent.Thu, 08 Mar 2012 20:10:00 +000016:55http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/void/cop/cop_20120308-2010.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/void/cop/cop_20120308-2010a.mp3BBC RadioMusic is an essential part of storytelling on screen and on the radio. Get it right and while you might not be consciously aware of its presence, it will nevertheless be playing a significant part in how you perceive the characters and relate to the story. So it's vital directors and producers understand how to work well with composers so they can weave their musical magic over their stories. Joining Hazel Marshall in the CoP studio to give an insight into their creative processes are two guests whose names you might not recognise but whose music you almost certainly will.Music is an essential part of storytelling on screen and on the radio. Get it right and while you might not be consciously aware of its presence, it will nevertheless be playing a significant part in how you perceive the characters and relate to the...Music is an essential part of storytelling on screen and on the radio. Get it right and while you might not be consciously aware of its presence, it will nevertheless be playing a significant part in how you perceive the characters and relate to the story. So it's vital directors and producers understand how to work well with composers so they can weave their musical magic over their stories. Joining Hazel Marshall in the CoP studio to give an insight into their creative processes are two guests whose names you might not recognise but whose music you almost certainly will.Fri, 02 Mar 2012 11:15:00 +000018:19http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/void/cop/cop_20120302-1115.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/void/cop/cop_20120302-1115a.mp3BBC RadioSimon Smith hosts the one year anniversary episode of The CoP Show. And to commemorate that first year, we've put together some of our favourite moments from our favourite guests.Simon Smith hosts the one year anniversary episode of The CoP Show. And to commemorate that first year, we've put together some of our favourite moments from our favourite guests....Simon Smith hosts the one year anniversary episode of The CoP Show. And to commemorate that first year, we've put together some of our favourite moments from our favourite guests.Thu, 23 Feb 2012 18:56:00 +000013:33http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/void/cop/cop_20120223-1856.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/void/cop/cop_20120223-1856a.mp3BBC RadioJoining Hazel Marshall to discuss what makes a great adaptation are Stewart Harcourt – Stewart has adapted many Poirots for ITV including Clocks from Christmas 2011 and Treasure Island with Eddie Izzard as Long John Silver for Sky 1 at New Year and Sarah Phelps – Sarah adapted the much discussed Great Expectations with Gillian Anderson as Miss Havisham for the BBC in December 2011 and Oliver Twist for the BBC in 2007.Joining Hazel Marshall to discuss what makes a great adaptation are Stewart Harcourt – Stewart has adapted many Poirots for ITV including Clocks from Christmas 2011 and Treasure Island with Eddie Izzard as Long John Silver for Sky 1 at New Year and...Joining Hazel Marshall to discuss what makes a great adaptation are Stewart Harcourt – Stewart has adapted many Poirots for ITV including Clocks from Christmas 2011 and Treasure Island with Eddie Izzard as Long John Silver for Sky 1 at New Year and Sarah Phelps – Sarah adapted the much discussed Great Expectations with Gillian Anderson as Miss Havisham for the BBC in December 2011 and Oliver Twist for the BBC in 2007.Thu, 16 Feb 2012 12:30:00 +000021:16http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/void/cop/cop_20120216-1230.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/void/cop/cop_20120216-1230a.mp3BBC RadioAndrew Collins hosts this masterclass where eight radio producers get a chance to pitch ideas direct to BBC commissioners. They get two minutes to sell their idea and commissioners have four minutes to give feedback. This is an opportunity to hear what goes on behind the usually closed doors of commissioning rounds. The commissioners are Lewis Carnie from Radio 2 and 6 Music, Tony Phillips from Radio 4, Radio 1 and 1Xtra's Piers Bradford and 5 live's Jonathan Wall.Andrew Collins hosts this masterclass where eight radio producers get a chance to pitch ideas direct to BBC commissioners. They get two minutes to sell their idea and commissioners have four minutes to give feedback. This is an opportunity to hear...Andrew Collins hosts this masterclass where eight radio producers get a chance to pitch ideas direct to BBC commissioners. They get two minutes to sell their idea and commissioners have four minutes to give feedback. This is an opportunity to hear what goes on behind the usually closed doors of commissioning rounds. The commissioners are Lewis Carnie from Radio 2 and 6 Music, Tony Phillips from Radio 4, Radio 1 and 1Xtra's Piers Bradford and 5 live's Jonathan Wall.Wed, 08 Feb 2012 19:30:00 +000054:30http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/void/cop/cop_20120208-1930.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/void/cop/cop_20120208-1930a.mp3BBC RadioPetrie Hosken from BBC Radio Bristol is joined by a panel of guests to discuss how to take risks in radio. All radio producers want to make challenging, provocative and fresh work. But how do you make sure that this work sits on the right side of Ofcom regulations and your in-house compliance team? The panel share their experiences of putting live comedy and edgy drama on air. The panellists are Steven Canny, acting head of BBC radio comedy, Carina Tillson, head of compliance for Global Radio and Kate Rowland, the BBC’s creative director for new writingPetrie Hosken from BBC Radio Bristol is joined by a panel of guests to discuss how to take risks in radio. All radio producers want to make challenging, provocative and fresh work. But how do you make sure that this work sits on the right side of...Petrie Hosken from BBC Radio Bristol is joined by a panel of guests to discuss how to take risks in radio. All radio producers want to make challenging, provocative and fresh work. But how do you make sure that this work sits on the right side of Ofcom regulations and your in-house compliance team? The panel share their experiences of putting live comedy and edgy drama on air. The panellists are Steven Canny, acting head of BBC radio comedy, Carina Tillson, head of compliance for Global Radio and Kate Rowland, the BBC’s creative director for new writingWed, 08 Feb 2012 18:24:00 +000038:36http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/void/cop/cop_20120208-1824.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/void/cop/cop_20120208-1824a.mp3BBC RadioLinda Smith from the Radio Advertising Bureau is joined by a panel of guests to discuss the use of syndication to grow your audience and your revenue. Packed full of advice and anecdote, our guests share their experiences of what works when you’re looking to make the most of your audio assets. The panellists are Karen Pearson from Folded Wing, Russell Williams of Yahoo and Matt Deegan from Folder Media. They are joined by BBC Radio 1 DJ Rob da Bank and John Quinn, chief executive of the Global Travel Network.Linda Smith from the Radio Advertising Bureau is joined by a panel of guests to discuss the use of syndication to grow your audience and your revenue. Packed full of advice and anecdote, our guests share their experiences of what works when you’re...Linda Smith from the Radio Advertising Bureau is joined by a panel of guests to discuss the use of syndication to grow your audience and your revenue. Packed full of advice and anecdote, our guests share their experiences of what works when you’re looking to make the most of your audio assets. The panellists are Karen Pearson from Folded Wing, Russell Williams of Yahoo and Matt Deegan from Folder Media. They are joined by BBC Radio 1 DJ Rob da Bank and John Quinn, chief executive of the Global Travel Network.Wed, 08 Feb 2012 17:39:00 +000033:11http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/void/cop/cop_20120208-1739.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/void/cop/cop_20120208-1739b.mp3BBC RadioSound Women founder Maria Williams is joined by a panel of guests to discuss how to create strong connections with your listeners. They discuss the value of audience research, share successful examples of work that their audiences have loved and suggest strategies for developing engagement and appreciation. The panel are Mary Dowson of Bradford Community Broadcasting, Robin Crowley of GaydarRadio, Brett Spencer, interactive editor for BBC Radio 2 and 6 Music and stand-up poet Murray Lachlan Young.Sound Women founder Maria Williams is joined by a panel of guests to discuss how to create strong connections with your listeners. They discuss the value of audience research, share successful examples of work that their audiences have loved and...Sound Women founder Maria Williams is joined by a panel of guests to discuss how to create strong connections with your listeners. They discuss the value of audience research, share successful examples of work that their audiences have loved and suggest strategies for developing engagement and appreciation. The panel are Mary Dowson of Bradford Community Broadcasting, Robin Crowley of GaydarRadio, Brett Spencer, interactive editor for BBC Radio 2 and 6 Music and stand-up poet Murray Lachlan Young.Wed, 08 Feb 2012 16:56:00 +000035:59http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/void/cop/cop_20120208-1656.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/void/cop/cop_20120208-1656a.mp3BBC RadioGeorgie Bingham of talkSPORT is joined by a panel of guests to discuss the challenges and opportunities for sports broadcasters in this Olympic year. What approaches will radio shows deploy to grab audiences from tv and from each other? What skills will they require in their staff and what treats can listeners look forward to? Answering these questions are Moz Dee of talkSPORT, Jonathan Wall from BBC Radio 5 live and Claire McDonnell of IMG Media.Georgie Bingham of talkSPORT is joined by a panel of guests to discuss the challenges and opportunities for sports broadcasters in this Olympic year. What approaches will radio shows deploy to grab audiences from tv and from each other? What skills...Georgie Bingham of talkSPORT is joined by a panel of guests to discuss the challenges and opportunities for sports broadcasters in this Olympic year. What approaches will radio shows deploy to grab audiences from tv and from each other? What skills will they require in their staff and what treats can listeners look forward to? Answering these questions are Moz Dee of talkSPORT, Jonathan Wall from BBC Radio 5 live and Claire McDonnell of IMG Media.Wed, 08 Feb 2012 15:41:00 +000034:59http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/void/cop/cop_20120208-1541.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/void/cop/cop_20120208-1541b.mp3BBC RadioBroadcaster Liz Barclay is joined by a panel of guests who share advice on how to set up and run an independent production company. They discuss their experiences of starting out and keeping going – the highs and lows - and give advice to those who want to follow in their footsteps. The panel are Mark Goodier from Wise Buddah, Gloria Abramoff of Tonic Productions, Mukti Jain Campion from Culture Wise and Nick Baker of Testbed Productions.Broadcaster Liz Barclay is joined by a panel of guests who share advice on how to set up and run an independent production company. They discuss their experiences of starting out and keeping going – the highs and lows - and give advice to those who...Broadcaster Liz Barclay is joined by a panel of guests who share advice on how to set up and run an independent production company. They discuss their experiences of starting out and keeping going – the highs and lows - and give advice to those who want to follow in their footsteps. The panel are Mark Goodier from Wise Buddah, Gloria Abramoff of Tonic Productions, Mukti Jain Campion from Culture Wise and Nick Baker of Testbed Productions.Wed, 08 Feb 2012 14:21:00 +000041:21http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/void/cop/cop_20120208-1421.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/void/cop/cop_20120208-1421a.mp3BBC RadioBroadcaster Fi Glover hosts a celebration of all things audio. Fi explains her passion for a medium which she describes as being like the best friend you never had. She reflects on the raw power of audio and talks to the broadcasters behind some of the bravest, brightest sounds you’ll hear. We hear from Zane Ibrahim of Africa’s oldest community radio station, Bush Radio, which began broadcasting illegally under South Africa’s apartheid regime. And Fi is also joined by Kate Hutchinson of London Fields Radio, to discover how a micro radio revolution is underway in a booth in a café in east London.Broadcaster Fi Glover hosts a celebration of all things audio. Fi explains her passion for a medium which she describes as being like the best friend you never had. She reflects on the raw power of audio and talks to the broadcasters behind some of...Broadcaster Fi Glover hosts a celebration of all things audio. Fi explains her passion for a medium which she describes as being like the best friend you never had. She reflects on the raw power of audio and talks to the broadcasters behind some of the bravest, brightest sounds you’ll hear. We hear from Zane Ibrahim of Africa’s oldest community radio station, Bush Radio, which began broadcasting illegally under South Africa’s apartheid regime. And Fi is also joined by Kate Hutchinson of London Fields Radio, to discover how a micro radio revolution is underway in a booth in a café in east London.Wed, 08 Feb 2012 13:04:00 +000035:45http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/void/cop/cop_20120208-1304.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/void/cop/cop_20120208-1304a.mp3BBC RadioCountry and western singer turned lesbian performance artist Tammy Whynot is the host for this session on getting into radio presenting. Her guests are presenters Annie Mac of Radio 1 and Angie Greaves of Magic FM, along with Paul Sylvester, head of presentation at Absolute Radio and Chris North, head of talent for Wise Buddah. They share their journeys, knowledge and expertise. Find out how Annie and Angie got their breaks and learn what radio executives listen out for in new talent.Country and western singer turned lesbian performance artist Tammy Whynot is the host for this session on getting into radio presenting. Her guests are presenters Annie Mac of Radio 1 and Angie Greaves of Magic FM, along with Paul Sylvester, head of...Country and western singer turned lesbian performance artist Tammy Whynot is the host for this session on getting into radio presenting. Her guests are presenters Annie Mac of Radio 1 and Angie Greaves of Magic FM, along with Paul Sylvester, head of presentation at Absolute Radio and Chris North, head of talent for Wise Buddah. They share their journeys, knowledge and expertise. Find out how Annie and Angie got their breaks and learn what radio executives listen out for in new talent.Tue, 07 Feb 2012 19:10:00 +000037:02http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/void/cop/cop_20120207-1910.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/void/cop/cop_20120207-1910a.mp3BBC RadioLorna Clarke, network manager of BBC Radio 2, is joined by a panel of presenters and their producers to discuss the secrets of successful creative relationships. Lorna and her guests debate how you can build trust, whether differences of opinion are destructive or desirable and how close the connection is between great relationships and great performances. The panel are R1’s Scott Mills and his producer Emlyn Dodd, Woman’s Hour presenter Jane Garvey and producer Lucinda Montefiore and Don’t Hang Up’s Alan Dein and Mark Burman.Lorna Clarke, network manager of BBC Radio 2, is joined by a panel of presenters and their producers to discuss the secrets of successful creative relationships. Lorna and her guests debate how you can build trust, whether differences of opinion are...Lorna Clarke, network manager of BBC Radio 2, is joined by a panel of presenters and their producers to discuss the secrets of successful creative relationships. Lorna and her guests debate how you can build trust, whether differences of opinion are destructive or desirable and how close the connection is between great relationships and great performances. The panel are R1’s Scott Mills and his producer Emlyn Dodd, Woman’s Hour presenter Jane Garvey and producer Lucinda Montefiore and Don’t Hang Up’s Alan Dein and Mark Burman.Tue, 07 Feb 2012 18:42:00 +000039:03http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/void/cop/cop_20120207-1842.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/void/cop/cop_20120207-1842a.mp3BBC RadioBroadcaster Liz Barclay is joined by a panel of guests to discuss the practicalities of being an audio freelancer. They talk about the vital skills and attributes needed to get jobs, keep them and make sure the bills are paid. Their advice covers everything from tax status to networking, time management to training. The panel are Phil Critchlow, director of TBI media, Alex Firas Weaz, freelance multimedia producer and promoter and freelance journalist Angela Robson.Broadcaster Liz Barclay is joined by a panel of guests to discuss the practicalities of being an audio freelancer. They talk about the vital skills and attributes needed to get jobs, keep them and make sure the bills are paid. Their advice covers...Broadcaster Liz Barclay is joined by a panel of guests to discuss the practicalities of being an audio freelancer. They talk about the vital skills and attributes needed to get jobs, keep them and make sure the bills are paid. Their advice covers everything from tax status to networking, time management to training. The panel are Phil Critchlow, director of TBI media, Alex Firas Weaz, freelance multimedia producer and promoter and freelance journalist Angela Robson.Tue, 07 Feb 2012 17:01:00 +000034:35http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/void/cop/cop_20120207-1701.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/void/cop/cop_20120207-1701b.mp3BBC RadioTim Davie, director of BBC Audio & Music, is joined by a panel of guests to debate how audio can exploit new platforms and services. Do online sharing services challenge the future for traditional broadcasters? Does digital split the audience or create greater opportunities for audio producers? Answering these questions are radio futurologist James Cridland, Ben Fawkes from audio sharing service Soundcloud, Chris Maples of Spotify and Nicky Birch from indie Somethin’ Else.Tim Davie, director of BBC Audio & Music, is joined by a panel of guests to debate how audio can exploit new platforms and services. Do online sharing services challenge the future for traditional broadcasters? Does digital split the audience or...Tim Davie, director of BBC Audio & Music, is joined by a panel of guests to debate how audio can exploit new platforms and services. Do online sharing services challenge the future for traditional broadcasters? Does digital split the audience or create greater opportunities for audio producers? Answering these questions are radio futurologist James Cridland, Ben Fawkes from audio sharing service Soundcloud, Chris Maples of Spotify and Nicky Birch from indie Somethin’ Else.Tue, 07 Feb 2012 15:46:00 +000038:56http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/void/cop/cop_20120207-1546.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/void/cop/cop_20120207-1546a.mp3BBC RadioAmanda Lyon is joined by three enthusiastic supporters of audio visualisation to talk about what video content adds to audio, and which shows are using visual techniques to best effect. They discuss an early example of audio visualisation from the 1930s and debate if it’s desirable or possible for all audio content to have a visual element. The guests are Joe Harland, BBC Radio 1 and 1Xtra’s head of short form content, 1Xtra DJ Charlie Sloth and photofilm creator Peter Rudge from digital agency Duckrabbit.Amanda Lyon is joined by three enthusiastic supporters of audio visualisation to talk about what video content adds to audio, and which shows are using visual techniques to best effect. They discuss an early example of audio visualisation from the...Amanda Lyon is joined by three enthusiastic supporters of audio visualisation to talk about what video content adds to audio, and which shows are using visual techniques to best effect. They discuss an early example of audio visualisation from the 1930s and debate if it’s desirable or possible for all audio content to have a visual element. The guests are Joe Harland, BBC Radio 1 and 1Xtra’s head of short form content, 1Xtra DJ Charlie Sloth and photofilm creator Peter Rudge from digital agency Duckrabbit.Tue, 07 Feb 2012 15:20:00 +000037:55http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/void/cop/cop_20120207-1520.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/void/cop/cop_20120207-1520a.mp3BBC RadioSimon Smith talks to three guests about job interview skills and how to land that media job once you’ve finally got an interview. What tips, tools and techniques are there to maximise your chances so you stand out against the crowd? With Emily Gale, talent manager at TV production company Talkback Thames. Simon Wright, a BBC Talent exec with a long career as a recruitment consultant. And Neil Walker who is director of Unlimited Performance (an independent recruitment, talent management and employee development consultancy) and former head of Production Talent at both ITV and BBC London Factual.Simon Smith talks to three guests about job interview skills and how to land that media job once you’ve finally got an interview. What tips, tools and techniques are there to maximise your chances so you stand out against the crowd? With Emily Gale,...Simon Smith talks to three guests about job interview skills and how to land that media job once you’ve finally got an interview. What tips, tools and techniques are there to maximise your chances so you stand out against the crowd? With Emily Gale, talent manager at TV production company Talkback Thames. Simon Wright, a BBC Talent exec with a long career as a recruitment consultant. And Neil Walker who is director of Unlimited Performance (an independent recruitment, talent management and employee development consultancy) and former head of Production Talent at both ITV and BBC London Factual.Thu, 02 Feb 2012 17:46:00 +000021:59http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/void/cop/cop_20120202-1746.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/void/cop/cop_20120202-1746a.mp3BBC RadioSimon Smith and guests discuss writing comedy sketches for radio and TV. With Gareth Gwynn, Laurence Howarth and John Luke Roberts.Simon Smith and guests discuss writing comedy sketches for radio and TV. With Gareth Gwynn, Laurence Howarth and John Luke Roberts....Simon Smith and guests discuss writing comedy sketches for radio and TV. With Gareth Gwynn, Laurence Howarth and John Luke Roberts.Thu, 26 Jan 2012 17:17:00 +000021:45http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/void/cop/cop_20120126-1717.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/void/cop/cop_20120126-1717a.mp3BBC RadioSimon Smith and guests talk about the work that goes on behind the scenes of secret filming and the safeguards that need to be in place before filming even starts. With Su Pennington, head of editorial policy for BBC Factual programming, Jamie Rea, executive producer of Mark and Sam’s Big Friday Wind Up for CBBC, Jo Vaughan-Jones, series producer of Watchdog and Rogue Traders and Paul Kenyon, reporter of Kenyon Confronts and Panorama.Simon Smith and guests talk about the work that goes on behind the scenes of secret filming and the safeguards that need to be in place before filming even starts. With Su Pennington, head of editorial policy for BBC Factual programming, Jamie Rea,...Simon Smith and guests talk about the work that goes on behind the scenes of secret filming and the safeguards that need to be in place before filming even starts. With Su Pennington, head of editorial policy for BBC Factual programming, Jamie Rea, executive producer of Mark and Sam’s Big Friday Wind Up for CBBC, Jo Vaughan-Jones, series producer of Watchdog and Rogue Traders and Paul Kenyon, reporter of Kenyon Confronts and Panorama.Thu, 19 Jan 2012 16:11:00 +000026:18http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/void/cop/cop_20120119-1611.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/void/cop/cop_20120119-1611a.mp3BBC RadioAmanda Lyon talks to two members of the team behind BBC Three documentary Groomed for Sex. They are executive producer Tommy Nagra and producer/director Fran Baker.Amanda Lyon talks to two members of the team behind BBC Three documentary Groomed for Sex. They are executive producer Tommy Nagra and producer/director Fran Baker....Amanda Lyon talks to two members of the team behind BBC Three documentary Groomed for Sex. They are executive producer Tommy Nagra and producer/director Fran Baker.Wed, 18 Jan 2012 18:10:00 +000020:16http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/void/cop/cop_20120118-1810.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/void/cop/cop_20120118-1810a.mp3BBC RadioSimon Smith and guests discuss how to become a TV presenter. Joining Simon are presenters Lisa Rogers, Anita Rani and Alvin Hall and Hilary Murray, an agent for Arlington Enterprises.Simon Smith and guests discuss how to become a TV presenter. Joining Simon are presenters Lisa Rogers, Anita Rani and Alvin Hall and Hilary Murray, an agent for Arlington Enterprises....Simon Smith and guests discuss how to become a TV presenter. Joining Simon are presenters Lisa Rogers, Anita Rani and Alvin Hall and Hilary Murray, an agent for Arlington Enterprises.Thu, 12 Jan 2012 16:30:00 +000020:16http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/void/cop/cop_20120112-1630.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/void/cop/cop_20120112-1630a.mp3BBC RadioSanta Simon Smith and some friends of CoP run a critical eye over the past year’s output from the world of telly, radio, social media and the web. We also have a bit of a quiz. With Steve Bowbrick interactive editor for Radio 3, The Proms and the performing groups at BBC, Dan Biddle BBC Vision’s social media editorial lead and Jude Winstanley,a freelance production manager and creator of online jobs site The Unit List.Santa Simon Smith and some friends of CoP run a critical eye over the past year’s output from the world of telly, radio, social media and the web. We also have a bit of a quiz. With Steve Bowbrick interactive editor for Radio 3, The Proms and the...Santa Simon Smith and some friends of CoP run a critical eye over the past year’s output from the world of telly, radio, social media and the web. We also have a bit of a quiz. With Steve Bowbrick interactive editor for Radio 3, The Proms and the performing groups at BBC, Dan Biddle BBC Vision’s social media editorial lead and Jude Winstanley,a freelance production manager and creator of online jobs site The Unit List.Thu, 15 Dec 2011 17:01:00 +000025:32http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/void/cop/cop_20111215-1701.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/void/cop/cop_20111215-1701a.mp3BBC RadioSeries editor Dave Morley and series producer James Longman from Talkback Thames talk to Amanda Lyon about the process of getting Never Mind the Buzzcocks on air each week.Series editor Dave Morley and series producer James Longman from Talkback Thames talk to Amanda Lyon about the process of getting Never Mind the Buzzcocks on air each week....Series editor Dave Morley and series producer James Longman from Talkback Thames talk to Amanda Lyon about the process of getting Never Mind the Buzzcocks on air each week.Mon, 12 Dec 2011 18:17:00 +000019:18http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/void/cop/cop_20111212-1817.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/void/cop/cop_20111212-1817a.mp3BBC RadioSimon Smith and guests discuss alternative funding models for TV productions. Stuart Cabb is managing director of Plum Pictures, Claire Heys is director of brand partnership and licensing for Endemol UK and Miranda Bertram is a commercial manager for the BBC.Simon Smith and guests discuss alternative funding models for TV productions. Stuart Cabb is managing director of Plum Pictures, Claire Heys is director of brand partnership and licensing for Endemol UK and Miranda Bertram is a commercial manager...Simon Smith and guests discuss alternative funding models for TV productions. Stuart Cabb is managing director of Plum Pictures, Claire Heys is director of brand partnership and licensing for Endemol UK and Miranda Bertram is a commercial manager for the BBC.Thu, 08 Dec 2011 16:30:00 +000022:42http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/void/cop/cop_20111208-1630.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/void/cop/cop_20111208-1630c.mp3BBC RadioSimon Smith talks to three members of the team behind After Life. They are executive producer Marcus Herbert, series producer Fred Hepburn and presenter Dr George McGavin.Simon Smith talks to three members of the team behind After Life. They are executive producer Marcus Herbert, series producer Fred Hepburn and presenter Dr George McGavin....Simon Smith talks to three members of the team behind After Life. They are executive producer Marcus Herbert, series producer Fred Hepburn and presenter Dr George McGavin.Tue, 06 Dec 2011 18:15:00 +000020:29http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/void/cop/cop_20111206-1815.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/void/cop/cop_20111206-1815a.mp3BBC RadioSimon Smith discusses networking dos and don'ts with guests Moray Coulter, Liana Stewart and Elsa Sharp. Moray is the founder of TV jobs site ProductionBase and has worked as a talent executive at ITV, Liana is a researcher and the founder of Step2TV.org and Elsa Sharp is talent manager at Dragonfly and author of How to Get a Job in Television.Simon Smith discusses networking dos and don'ts with guests Moray Coulter, Liana Stewart and Elsa Sharp. Moray is the founder of TV jobs site ProductionBase and has worked as a talent executive at ITV, Liana is a researcher and the founder of...Simon Smith discusses networking dos and don'ts with guests Moray Coulter, Liana Stewart and Elsa Sharp. Moray is the founder of TV jobs site ProductionBase and has worked as a talent executive at ITV, Liana is a researcher and the founder of Step2TV.org and Elsa Sharp is talent manager at Dragonfly and author of How to Get a Job in Television.Thu, 01 Dec 2011 18:10:00 +000019:43http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/void/cop/cop_20111201-1810.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/void/cop/cop_20111201-1810b.mp3BBC RadioHazel Marshall and guests discuss how to craft good radio documentaries. Joining Hazel are Russell Finch, head of features at Somethin’ Else, Laurence Grissell, award winning producer at Radio 4 and Jon Ronson, a bestselling author and producer of television and radio documentaries.Hazel Marshall and guests discuss how to craft good radio documentaries. Joining Hazel are Russell Finch, head of features at Somethin’ Else, Laurence Grissell, award winning producer at Radio 4 and Jon Ronson, a bestselling author and producer of...Hazel Marshall and guests discuss how to craft good radio documentaries. Joining Hazel are Russell Finch, head of features at Somethin’ Else, Laurence Grissell, award winning producer at Radio 4 and Jon Ronson, a bestselling author and producer of television and radio documentaries.Thu, 24 Nov 2011 17:15:00 +000020:55http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/void/cop/cop_20111124-1715.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/void/cop/cop_20111124-1715a.mp3BBC RadioSimon Smith and guests discuss how to make beautiful TV on a budget. With Phil Smith, a freelance series producer who has worked on Great British Menu, Mickey Lachmann a director who recently worked on the BBC Two maths series The Code, and Clare Tavernor, producer and director on The Culture Show. Joining us down the line is Pamela Gordon, a freelance documentary maker who recently directed the Saira Kan documentary Adopting Abroad.Simon Smith and guests discuss how to make beautiful TV on a budget. With Phil Smith, a freelance series producer who has worked on Great British Menu, Mickey Lachmann a director who recently worked on the BBC Two maths series The Code, and Clare...Simon Smith and guests discuss how to make beautiful TV on a budget. With Phil Smith, a freelance series producer who has worked on Great British Menu, Mickey Lachmann a director who recently worked on the BBC Two maths series The Code, and Clare Tavernor, producer and director on The Culture Show. Joining us down the line is Pamela Gordon, a freelance documentary maker who recently directed the Saira Kan documentary Adopting Abroad.Thu, 17 Nov 2011 18:00:00 +000019:06http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/void/cop/cop_20111117-1800.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/void/cop/cop_20111117-1800a.mp3BBC RadioAmanda Lyon talks to Moira Ross, executive producer of Strictly Come Dancing, Alex McLeod, executive producer of It Takes Two and multiplatform content producer Gemma Hodgson.Amanda Lyon talks to Moira Ross, executive producer of Strictly Come Dancing, Alex McLeod, executive producer of It Takes Two and multiplatform content producer Gemma Hodgson....Amanda Lyon talks to Moira Ross, executive producer of Strictly Come Dancing, Alex McLeod, executive producer of It Takes Two and multiplatform content producer Gemma Hodgson.Tue, 15 Nov 2011 18:43:00 +000024:21http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/void/cop/cop_20111115-1843.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/void/cop/cop_20111115-1843b.mp3BBC RadioAmanda Lyon talks to Nick Murphy, writer and director of The Awakening.Amanda Lyon talks to Nick Murphy, writer and director of The Awakening....Amanda Lyon talks to Nick Murphy, writer and director of The Awakening.Fri, 11 Nov 2011 12:31:00 +000022:53http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/void/cop/cop_20111111-1231.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/void/cop/cop_20111111-1231c.mp3BBC RadioSimon Smith and guests talk about finding your way into writing comedy and drama for radio and TV with Gareth Gwynn, Ed Hime, Debbie Horsfield and Phillip Shelley.Simon Smith and guests talk about finding your way into writing comedy and drama for radio and TV with Gareth Gwynn, Ed Hime, Debbie Horsfield and Phillip Shelley....Simon Smith and guests talk about finding your way into writing comedy and drama for radio and TV with Gareth Gwynn, Ed Hime, Debbie Horsfield and Phillip Shelley.Thu, 10 Nov 2011 16:15:00 +000020:50http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/void/cop/cop_20111110-1615.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/void/cop/cop_20111110-1615a.mp3BBC RadioSimon Smith discusses brainstorming with four guests. Hazel Marshall is a creativity trainer at the BBC, Ruby Mulraine is an executive producer at Radio 1 and 1Xtra, Pam Hamilton is joint managing director at Ignite and Jane Lingham is head of BBC audience planning.Simon Smith discusses brainstorming with four guests. Hazel Marshall is a creativity trainer at the BBC, Ruby Mulraine is an executive producer at Radio 1 and 1Xtra, Pam Hamilton is joint managing director at Ignite and Jane Lingham is head of BBC...Simon Smith discusses brainstorming with four guests. Hazel Marshall is a creativity trainer at the BBC, Ruby Mulraine is an executive producer at Radio 1 and 1Xtra, Pam Hamilton is joint managing director at Ignite and Jane Lingham is head of BBC audience planning.Thu, 03 Nov 2011 10:44:00 +000018:31http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/void/cop/cop_20111103-1044.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/void/cop/cop_20111103-1044c.mp3BBC RadioAmanda Lyon talks to Kenton Allen and Stefan Golaszewski, producer and writer respectively, of BBC Three sitcom Him & Her. CONTAINS SOME STRONG LANGUAGE.Amanda Lyon talks to Kenton Allen and Stefan Golaszewski, producer and writer respectively, of BBC Three sitcom Him & Her. CONTAINS SOME STRONG LANGUAGE....Amanda Lyon talks to Kenton Allen and Stefan Golaszewski, producer and writer respectively, of BBC Three sitcom Him & Her. CONTAINS SOME STRONG LANGUAGE.Wed, 02 Nov 2011 12:30:00 +000019:23http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/void/cop/cop_20111102-1230.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/void/cop/cop_20111102-1230b.mp3BBC RadioSimon Smith is joined by four guests to talk about getting ideas commissioned for radio. Caroline Raphael is a commissioning editor at BBC Radio 4, Nicky Birch is head of radio development at Somethin' Else and Phil Tinline and James Cook are executive producers in the BBC Audio & Music documentaries unit.Simon Smith is joined by four guests to talk about getting ideas commissioned for radio. Caroline Raphael is a commissioning editor at BBC Radio 4, Nicky Birch is head of radio development at Somethin' Else and Phil Tinline and James Cook are...Simon Smith is joined by four guests to talk about getting ideas commissioned for radio. Caroline Raphael is a commissioning editor at BBC Radio 4, Nicky Birch is head of radio development at Somethin' Else and Phil Tinline and James Cook are executive producers in the BBC Audio & Music documentaries unit.Thu, 27 Oct 2011 14:26:00 +010018:52http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/void/cop/cop_20111027-1426.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/void/cop/cop_20111027-1426g.mp3BBC RadioSimon Smith discusses radio music playlisting and scheduling with his guests. Nigel Harding is a music policy executive at Radio 1, Mike Walsh is Xfm's head of music, Lauren Brennan is a music scheduler at 6 Music and Kevin McCabe is a plugger for EMI.Simon Smith discusses radio music playlisting and scheduling with his guests. Nigel Harding is a music policy executive at Radio 1, Mike Walsh is Xfm's head of music, Lauren Brennan is a music scheduler at 6 Music and Kevin McCabe is a plugger for...Simon Smith discusses radio music playlisting and scheduling with his guests. Nigel Harding is a music policy executive at Radio 1, Mike Walsh is Xfm's head of music, Lauren Brennan is a music scheduler at 6 Music and Kevin McCabe is a plugger for EMI.Thu, 20 Oct 2011 15:12:00 +010021:53http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/void/cop/cop_20111020-1512.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/void/cop/cop_20111020-1512b.mp3BBC RadioSimon Smith talks to four guests about juggling motherhood and a career in TV. Emma Morgan is head of development at Mentorn and a mother of two, Ursula Macfarlane is also a mother of two and is a freelance documentary maker, Marion Edwards is vice president of HIT Entertainment and Amy Walker is a director and founder of the Media Parents website.Simon Smith talks to four guests about juggling motherhood and a career in TV. Emma Morgan is head of development at Mentorn and a mother of two, Ursula Macfarlane is also a mother of two and is a freelance documentary maker, Marion Edwards is vice...Simon Smith talks to four guests about juggling motherhood and a career in TV. Emma Morgan is head of development at Mentorn and a mother of two, Ursula Macfarlane is also a mother of two and is a freelance documentary maker, Marion Edwards is vice president of HIT Entertainment and Amy Walker is a director and founder of the Media Parents website.Thu, 13 Oct 2011 16:15:00 +010022:19http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/void/cop/cop_20111013-1615.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/void/cop/cop_20111013-1615a.mp3BBC RadioSimon Smith and guests discuss the freelance lifestyle. To shed some light on this issue he is joined by Barney Newman, a freelance TV producer, David Thomas, who, after 22 years at the BBC set up a media business offering training in communication, broadcast and business skills. We also welcome back to the CoP Show Jude Winstanley, freelance production manager and creator of online jobs site The Unit List.Simon Smith and guests discuss the freelance lifestyle. To shed some light on this issue he is joined by Barney Newman, a freelance TV producer, David Thomas, who, after 22 years at the BBC set up a media business offering training in communication,...Simon Smith and guests discuss the freelance lifestyle. To shed some light on this issue he is joined by Barney Newman, a freelance TV producer, David Thomas, who, after 22 years at the BBC set up a media business offering training in communication, broadcast and business skills. We also welcome back to the CoP Show Jude Winstanley, freelance production manager and creator of online jobs site The Unit List.Thu, 06 Oct 2011 15:03:00 +010020:44http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/void/cop/cop_20111006-1503.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/void/cop/cop_20111006-1503a.mp3BBC RadioEmlyn Dodd, Richard Allinson and Phil Critchlow join Simon Smith in the studio to discuss the working relationship between presenters and producers of radio shows. Emlyn produces Scott Mills for Radio 1, Phil is founder of TBI media and vice chair of The Radio Independents Group and Richard is a presenter for BBC Radio 2.Emlyn Dodd, Richard Allinson and Phil Critchlow join Simon Smith in the studio to discuss the working relationship between presenters and producers of radio shows. Emlyn produces Scott Mills for Radio 1, Phil is founder of TBI media and vice chair...Emlyn Dodd, Richard Allinson and Phil Critchlow join Simon Smith in the studio to discuss the working relationship between presenters and producers of radio shows. Emlyn produces Scott Mills for Radio 1, Phil is founder of TBI media and vice chair of The Radio Independents Group and Richard is a presenter for BBC Radio 2.Thu, 29 Sep 2011 16:51:00 +010018:27http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/void/cop/cop_20110929-1651.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/void/cop/cop_20110929-1651b.mp3BBC RadioSimon Smith and guests discuss audience measurements for TV, radio and online content. Joining Simon are Jo Hamilton, head of Audience Measurement at the BBC, her colleague and senior planner Michaeljon Alexander-Scott, Matthew Clark, who looks after the online systems that measure the performance of the BBC website and iPlayer, and Paul Kennedy, research director at RAJAR.Simon Smith and guests discuss audience measurements for TV, radio and online content. Joining Simon are Jo Hamilton, head of Audience Measurement at the BBC, her colleague and senior planner Michaeljon Alexander-Scott, Matthew Clark, who looks...Simon Smith and guests discuss audience measurements for TV, radio and online content. Joining Simon are Jo Hamilton, head of Audience Measurement at the BBC, her colleague and senior planner Michaeljon Alexander-Scott, Matthew Clark, who looks after the online systems that measure the performance of the BBC website and iPlayer, and Paul Kennedy, research director at RAJAR.Thu, 22 Sep 2011 10:13:00 +010018:15http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/void/cop/cop_20110922-1013.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/void/cop/cop_20110922-1013a.mp3BBC RadioCamilla Lewis, Dan Goldsack and Nicola Lees join Simon Smith to talk about getting ideas commissioned. Camilla is managing director at Cineflix UK, Dan is head of factual at Silver River and Nicola is a development producer, founder of TV Mole and author of Greenlit, a book about developing ideas from concept to pitch.Camilla Lewis, Dan Goldsack and Nicola Lees join Simon Smith to talk about getting ideas commissioned. Camilla is managing director at Cineflix UK, Dan is head of factual at Silver River and Nicola is a development producer, founder of TV Mole and...Camilla Lewis, Dan Goldsack and Nicola Lees join Simon Smith to talk about getting ideas commissioned. Camilla is managing director at Cineflix UK, Dan is head of factual at Silver River and Nicola is a development producer, founder of TV Mole and author of Greenlit, a book about developing ideas from concept to pitch.Thu, 15 Sep 2011 16:00:00 +010022:45http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/void/cop/cop_20110915-1600.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/void/cop/cop_20110915-1600b.mp3BBC RadioFormer managing director of Talk Radio Paul Robinson, head of BBC Audio & Music's General Factual department Ruth Gardiner and Radio 1 DJ Greg James all join Simon Smith to talk about how to get into the world of radio.Former managing director of Talk Radio Paul Robinson, head of BBC Audio & Music's General Factual department Ruth Gardiner and Radio 1 DJ Greg James all join Simon Smith to talk about how to get into the world of radio....Former managing director of Talk Radio Paul Robinson, head of BBC Audio & Music's General Factual department Ruth Gardiner and Radio 1 DJ Greg James all join Simon Smith to talk about how to get into the world of radio.Thu, 08 Sep 2011 11:04:00 +010021:44http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/void/cop/cop_20110908-1104.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/void/cop/cop_20110908-1104a.mp3BBC RadioJude Winstanley, Shu Richmond, Elsa Sharp and Sarah Grout offer advice and tips on landing your first job in television.Jude Winstanley, Shu Richmond, Elsa Sharp and Sarah Grout offer advice and tips on landing your first job in television....Jude Winstanley, Shu Richmond, Elsa Sharp and Sarah Grout offer advice and tips on landing your first job in television.Thu, 01 Sep 2011 11:04:00 +010018:25http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/void/cop/cop_20110901-1104.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/void/cop/cop_20110901-1104a.mp3BBC RadioAmanda Lyon hosts a talk with Simon Chinn, producer of acclaimed film Man on Wire. Simon talks about his latest film Project Nim, a feature length documentary telling the controversial story of a chimp raised as a human child.Amanda Lyon hosts a talk with Simon Chinn, producer of acclaimed film Man on Wire. Simon talks about his latest film Project Nim, a feature length documentary telling the controversial story of a chimp raised as a human child....Amanda Lyon hosts a talk with Simon Chinn, producer of acclaimed film Man on Wire. Simon talks about his latest film Project Nim, a feature length documentary telling the controversial story of a chimp raised as a human child.Thu, 11 Aug 2011 16:00:00 +010018:03http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/void/cop/cop_20110811-1600.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/void/cop/cop_20110811-1600a.mp3BBC RadioSimon Smith is joined by three experts in live TV and radio. Jo Tongue, executive producer of football phone-in 606 on Radio 5 live, Gareth Collett, deputy editor of The One Show and Lambing Live series producer Sarah Gibbs discuss what makes a great live broadcast and how to avoid the pitfalls.Simon Smith is joined by three experts in live TV and radio. Jo Tongue, executive producer of football phone-in 606 on Radio 5 live, Gareth Collett, deputy editor of The One Show and Lambing Live series producer Sarah Gibbs discuss what makes a...Simon Smith is joined by three experts in live TV and radio. Jo Tongue, executive producer of football phone-in 606 on Radio 5 live, Gareth Collett, deputy editor of The One Show and Lambing Live series producer Sarah Gibbs discuss what makes a great live broadcast and how to avoid the pitfalls.Thu, 28 Jul 2011 15:08:00 +010020:46http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/void/cop/cop_20110728-1508.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/void/cop/cop_20110728-1508a.mp3BBC RadioHow do producers find the right guests for their shows? And having got them on board what techniques do they use to get the most from them whether they are out-and-out exhibitionists, amateur chefs or vulnerable young people? To discuss casting contributors with Simon Smith is Izzy Fairbairn, a broadcast journalist and documentary maker for Radio 1 and 1Xtra, Jon Lloyd, series producer of Come Dine with Me and Claire Faragher, series producer (series 1) and executive producer (series 2) of ITV’s The Only Way Is Essex.How do producers find the right guests for their shows? And having got them on board what techniques do they use to get the most from them whether they are out-and-out exhibitionists, amateur chefs or vulnerable young people? To discuss casting...How do producers find the right guests for their shows? And having got them on board what techniques do they use to get the most from them whether they are out-and-out exhibitionists, amateur chefs or vulnerable young people? To discuss casting contributors with Simon Smith is Izzy Fairbairn, a broadcast journalist and documentary maker for Radio 1 and 1Xtra, Jon Lloyd, series producer of Come Dine with Me and Claire Faragher, series producer (series 1) and executive producer (series 2) of ITV’s The Only Way Is Essex.Thu, 21 Jul 2011 18:00:00 +010020:01http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/void/cop/cop_20110721-1800.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/void/cop/cop_20110721-1800b.mp3BBC RadioIn this CoP Show special executive producer Alison Howe talks to us about how her Glastonbury team mastermind the television coverage. In discussion with Amanda Lyon from the BBC College of Production.In this CoP Show special executive producer Alison Howe talks to us about how her Glastonbury team mastermind the television coverage. In discussion with Amanda Lyon from the BBC College of Production....In this CoP Show special executive producer Alison Howe talks to us about how her Glastonbury team mastermind the television coverage. In discussion with Amanda Lyon from the BBC College of Production.Tue, 19 Jul 2011 13:00:00 +010019:34http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/void/cop/cop_20110719-1300.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/void/cop/cop_20110719-1300a.mp3BBC RadioHow do producers persuade people to share their lives and secrets with the cameras? Jane Clancey discusses access with Roger Courtiour, producer of the recent Our War series on BBC Three, Steve Robinson series producer and creative director at Indus Films whose documentaries include Tribe with presenter Bruce Parry and Andrew Tait a BBC producer who’s been responsible for such works as Trouble in Amish Paradise and Leaving Amish Paradise.How do producers persuade people to share their lives and secrets with the cameras? Jane Clancey discusses access with Roger Courtiour, producer of the recent Our War series on BBC Three, Steve Robinson series producer and creative director at Indus...How do producers persuade people to share their lives and secrets with the cameras? Jane Clancey discusses access with Roger Courtiour, producer of the recent Our War series on BBC Three, Steve Robinson series producer and creative director at Indus Films whose documentaries include Tribe with presenter Bruce Parry and Andrew Tait a BBC producer who’s been responsible for such works as Trouble in Amish Paradise and Leaving Amish Paradise.Thu, 14 Jul 2011 16:30:00 +010019:19http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/void/cop/cop_20110714-1630.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/void/cop/cop_20110714-1630a.mp3BBC RadioWhat can broadcasters do to make the best use of YouTube? Jane Clancey talks to Jamie Dolling from Google, the owners of YouTube, and the BBC’s Oran Soffair who adapts and publishes BBC content on YouTube.What can broadcasters do to make the best use of YouTube? Jane Clancey talks to Jamie Dolling from Google, the owners of YouTube, and the BBC’s Oran Soffair who adapts and publishes BBC content on YouTube....What can broadcasters do to make the best use of YouTube? Jane Clancey talks to Jamie Dolling from Google, the owners of YouTube, and the BBC’s Oran Soffair who adapts and publishes BBC content on YouTube.Wed, 06 Jul 2011 16:30:00 +010015:35http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/void/cop/cop_20110706-1630.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/void/cop/cop_20110706-1630a.mp3BBC RadioSimon Smith and guests discuss location, location, location: finding them, getting access to them and balancing the dreams of your director against the reality of your budget. With Andrew Cooke, Jane Soans and Neil Mac.Simon Smith and guests discuss location, location, location: finding them, getting access to them and balancing the dreams of your director against the reality of your budget. With Andrew Cooke, Jane Soans and Neil Mac....Simon Smith and guests discuss location, location, location: finding them, getting access to them and balancing the dreams of your director against the reality of your budget. With Andrew Cooke, Jane Soans and Neil Mac.Thu, 30 Jun 2011 16:04:00 +010017:16http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/void/cop/cop_20110630-1604.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/void/cop/cop_20110630-1604a.mp3BBC RadioIn this special edition of the CoP Show we talk to the producers behind the BBC Three documentary series Our War. Donna Taberer joins Colin Barr, executive producer of the show and John Douglas, producer/director of episode two, to discuss how they set about bringing the series to the screen.In this special edition of the CoP Show we talk to the producers behind the BBC Three documentary series Our War. Donna Taberer joins Colin Barr, executive producer of the show and John Douglas, producer/director of episode two, to discuss how they...In this special edition of the CoP Show we talk to the producers behind the BBC Three documentary series Our War. Donna Taberer joins Colin Barr, executive producer of the show and John Douglas, producer/director of episode two, to discuss how they set about bringing the series to the screen.Wed, 29 Jun 2011 13:40:00 +010018:10http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/void/cop/cop_20110629-1340.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/void/cop/cop_20110629-1340a.mp3BBC RadioSimon Smith discusses the pros and cons of rebranding with Jeff Anderson, editor of Watchdog and Mary Kalemkerian, head of programmes for Radio 4 Extra. And joining Simon down the line is Steven November, executive producer of ITV’s Emmerdale.Simon Smith discusses the pros and cons of rebranding with Jeff Anderson, editor of Watchdog and Mary Kalemkerian, head of programmes for Radio 4 Extra. And joining Simon down the line is Steven November, executive producer of ITV’s Emmerdale....Simon Smith discusses the pros and cons of rebranding with Jeff Anderson, editor of Watchdog and Mary Kalemkerian, head of programmes for Radio 4 Extra. And joining Simon down the line is Steven November, executive producer of ITV’s Emmerdale.Thu, 23 Jun 2011 19:36:00 +010018:27http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/void/cop/cop_20110623-1936.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/void/cop/cop_20110623-1936a.mp3BBC RadioIn the digital world characters from traditional broadcast environments can be extended across multiple online platforms. Simon Smith talks with Derren Lawford, Jon Aird and Keri Davies about character development in these spaces.In the digital world characters from traditional broadcast environments can be extended across multiple online platforms. Simon Smith talks with Derren Lawford, Jon Aird and Keri Davies about character development in these spaces....In the digital world characters from traditional broadcast environments can be extended across multiple online platforms. Simon Smith talks with Derren Lawford, Jon Aird and Keri Davies about character development in these spaces.Thu, 16 Jun 2011 16:27:00 +010018:26http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/void/cop/cop_20110616-1627.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/void/cop/cop_20110616-1627c.mp3BBC RadioThe pleasures and pitfalls of using personal social media if you work in the media. Joining Simon Smith are Steve Bowbrick, Editor of About the BBC, Rowan Kerek Robertson, Interactive Lead, Social Media Exec for BBC Vision and Steve Saul, writer and social media producer.The pleasures and pitfalls of using personal social media if you work in the media. Joining Simon Smith are Steve Bowbrick, Editor of About the BBC, Rowan Kerek Robertson, Interactive Lead, Social Media Exec for BBC Vision and Steve Saul, writer and...The pleasures and pitfalls of using personal social media if you work in the media. Joining Simon Smith are Steve Bowbrick, Editor of About the BBC, Rowan Kerek Robertson, Interactive Lead, Social Media Exec for BBC Vision and Steve Saul, writer and social media producer.Thu, 09 Jun 2011 16:49:00 +010020:29http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/void/cop/cop_20110609-1649.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/void/cop/cop_20110609-1649a.mp3BBC RadioA CoP Show discussion of the dos and don'ts of pitching with presenter Jane Clancey and two successful pitchers, Andy Brereton and Lisa Ausden.A CoP Show discussion of the dos and don'ts of pitching with presenter Jane Clancey and two successful pitchers, Andy Brereton and Lisa Ausden....A CoP Show discussion of the dos and don'ts of pitching with presenter Jane Clancey and two successful pitchers, Andy Brereton and Lisa Ausden.Thu, 02 Jun 2011 13:59:00 +010017:39http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/void/cop/cop_20110602-1359.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/void/cop/cop_20110602-1359d.mp3BBC RadioThe CoP Show explains what transmedia storytelling is and why producers might want to use it.The CoP Show explains what transmedia storytelling is and why producers might want to use it....The CoP Show explains what transmedia storytelling is and why producers might want to use it.Thu, 26 May 2011 15:05:00 +010021:25http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/void/cop/cop_20110526-1505.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/void/cop/cop_20110526-1505a.mp3BBC RadioTo discuss the dos and don'ts of tapeless production, Jane Clancey is joined by Emma Riley of Mentorn and Sunset & Vine, Donna Mulvey Jones from Maverick Television and the BBC's production innovation executive, Rachel Joseph.To discuss the dos and don'ts of tapeless production, Jane Clancey is joined by Emma Riley of Mentorn and Sunset & Vine, Donna Mulvey Jones from Maverick Television and the BBC's production innovation executive, Rachel Joseph....To discuss the dos and don'ts of tapeless production, Jane Clancey is joined by Emma Riley of Mentorn and Sunset & Vine, Donna Mulvey Jones from Maverick Television and the BBC's production innovation executive, Rachel Joseph.Thu, 19 May 2011 15:02:00 +010017:28http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/void/cop/cop_20110519-1502.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/void/cop/cop_20110519-1502a.mp3BBC RadioJane Clancey and guests tackle the subject of Visualising Radio, explaining the why and how of this intriguing area.Jane Clancey and guests tackle the subject of Visualising Radio, explaining the why and how of this intriguing area....Jane Clancey and guests tackle the subject of Visualising Radio, explaining the why and how of this intriguing area.Thu, 12 May 2011 22:37:00 +010019:14http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/void/cop/cop_20110512-2237.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/void/cop/cop_20110512-2237b.mp3BBC RadioSimon Smith and guests with some practical advice on using user centred design techiques. When designing a website or product for the web, a game or interactive application it’s very easy to think about your needs and not those of your users. In this episode we look at user focused design or how to make sure that what you build really works for the people you are making it for.Simon Smith and guests with some practical advice on using user centred design techiques. When designing a website or product for the web, a game or interactive application it’s very easy to think about your needs and not those of your users. In this...Simon Smith and guests with some practical advice on using user centred design techiques. When designing a website or product for the web, a game or interactive application it’s very easy to think about your needs and not those of your users. In this episode we look at user focused design or how to make sure that what you build really works for the people you are making it for.Thu, 14 Apr 2011 16:01:00 +010015:24http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/void/cop/cop_20110414-1601.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/void/cop/cop_20110414-1601b.mp3BBC RadioWhat are the differences between a digital team and a traditional broadcast team? What kind of skills and people do you need to build successful digital products? With Simon Smith to discuss building the perfect digital production team are guests Paul Bennun, director of digital at Somethin' Else, Dan Heaf, digital director BBC Worldwide Ltd and Katherine Campbell, senior content producer of Radio 4's History of the World.What are the differences between a digital team and a traditional broadcast team? What kind of skills and people do you need to build successful digital products? With Simon Smith to discuss building the perfect digital production team are guests Paul...What are the differences between a digital team and a traditional broadcast team? What kind of skills and people do you need to build successful digital products? With Simon Smith to discuss building the perfect digital production team are guests Paul Bennun, director of digital at Somethin' Else, Dan Heaf, digital director BBC Worldwide Ltd and Katherine Campbell, senior content producer of Radio 4's History of the World.Thu, 07 Apr 2011 20:06:00 +010015:06http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/void/cop/cop_20110407-2006.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/void/cop/cop_20110407-2006b.mp3BBC RadioSimon Smith and guests discuss the practical techniques that content producers can use to build audiences. They look at examples of good social media practice, how to find your audience and then connect with the people who will influence them. Also under discussion is viral marketing, what works, what practical steps can be taken to make your content go viral and how to plan for when it all goes wrong. Simon is joined by Caragh Salisbury, editor of the BBC’s user acquisition team, Marie Corin, senior marketing executive for 4oD and Chris Quigley from Rubber Republic, a specialist in viral marketing and social media advertising.Simon Smith and guests discuss the practical techniques that content producers can use to build audiences. They look at examples of good social media practice, how to find your audience and then connect with the people who will influence them. Also...Simon Smith and guests discuss the practical techniques that content producers can use to build audiences. They look at examples of good social media practice, how to find your audience and then connect with the people who will influence them. Also under discussion is viral marketing, what works, what practical steps can be taken to make your content go viral and how to plan for when it all goes wrong. Simon is joined by Caragh Salisbury, editor of the BBC’s user acquisition team, Marie Corin, senior marketing executive for 4oD and Chris Quigley from Rubber Republic, a specialist in viral marketing and social media advertising.Thu, 31 Mar 2011 15:17:00 +010017:36http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/void/cop/cop_20110331-1517.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/void/cop/cop_20110331-1517b.mp3BBC RadioSimon Smith brings us his report on transmedia storytelling from South by Southwest (SXSW), the annual music, film and interactive conference and festival held in Austin, Texas.Simon Smith brings us his report on transmedia storytelling from South by Southwest (SXSW), the annual music, film and interactive conference and festival held in Austin, Texas....Simon Smith brings us his report on transmedia storytelling from South by Southwest (SXSW), the annual music, film and interactive conference and festival held in Austin, Texas.Wed, 23 Mar 2011 15:23:00 +000014:37http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/void/cop/cop_20110323-1523.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/void/cop/cop_20110323-1523f.mp3BBC RadioA mobile application, or app, is a downloadable piece of software that allows rich interaction with services and content via your mobile phone. As well as being complex and useful, apps can also be stupid, silly and fun. In this week’s CoP Show the rapidly growing mobile apps market is put under the microscope as host Simon Smith asks why you should or shouldn’t think about creating an app. Magnus Jern, managing director and founder of Golden Gekko Ltd, a developer of mobile marketing apps, Jessica Gwyther, global content manager for the Vodafone group and Mark Bamber from the BBC mobile applications team join Simon in the Academy studio.A mobile application, or app, is a downloadable piece of software that allows rich interaction with services and content via your mobile phone. As well as being complex and useful, apps can also be stupid, silly and fun. In this week’s CoP Show the...A mobile application, or app, is a downloadable piece of software that allows rich interaction with services and content via your mobile phone. As well as being complex and useful, apps can also be stupid, silly and fun. In this week’s CoP Show the rapidly growing mobile apps market is put under the microscope as host Simon Smith asks why you should or shouldn’t think about creating an app. Magnus Jern, managing director and founder of Golden Gekko Ltd, a developer of mobile marketing apps, Jessica Gwyther, global content manager for the Vodafone group and Mark Bamber from the BBC mobile applications team join Simon in the Academy studio.Thu, 17 Mar 2011 17:10:00 +000015:50http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/void/cop/cop_20110317-1710.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/void/cop/cop_20110317-1710b.mp3BBC RadioSearch engine optimisation (SEO) is used to improve the visibility of a website or web page in search engines via the 'natural' or unpaid search results. Very few of us look beyond the first few results we get from a search engine. The higher a site appears in the search results list, the more likely we are to click on it. So what are the tricks of the trade that content publishers use to lift pages higher in search results? To answer this question Simon Smith is joined by Duncan Bloor, a BBC search specialist; Jo Pham, a BBC producer and Doug Platts, head of natural search at iCrossing, a digital agency specialising in search.Search engine optimisation (SEO) is used to improve the visibility of a website or web page in search engines via the 'natural' or unpaid search results. Very few of us look beyond the first few results we get from a search engine. The higher a site...Search engine optimisation (SEO) is used to improve the visibility of a website or web page in search engines via the 'natural' or unpaid search results. Very few of us look beyond the first few results we get from a search engine. The higher a site appears in the search results list, the more likely we are to click on it. So what are the tricks of the trade that content publishers use to lift pages higher in search results? To answer this question Simon Smith is joined by Duncan Bloor, a BBC search specialist; Jo Pham, a BBC producer and Doug Platts, head of natural search at iCrossing, a digital agency specialising in search.Thu, 10 Mar 2011 16:37:00 +000016:54http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/void/cop/cop_20110310-1637.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/void/cop/cop_20110310-1637d.mp3BBC RadioExactly what it is that makes a podcast a podcast? What does it offer content producers and how does a format that allows fans to subscribe and download audio onto their portable device somehow change or influence the way a podcast episode is put together? Joining Simon Smith in the studio are Helen Zaltzman and Olly Mann from the award-winning Answer Me This! comedy podcast; Andy Jones, Radio 2 and 6 Music’s podcast guru; and Jamillah Knowles presenter of Radio 5 live’s Outriders technology podcast.Exactly what it is that makes a podcast a podcast? What does it offer content producers and how does a format that allows fans to subscribe and download audio onto their portable device somehow change or influence the way a podcast episode is put...Exactly what it is that makes a podcast a podcast? What does it offer content producers and how does a format that allows fans to subscribe and download audio onto their portable device somehow change or influence the way a podcast episode is put together? Joining Simon Smith in the studio are Helen Zaltzman and Olly Mann from the award-winning Answer Me This! comedy podcast; Andy Jones, Radio 2 and 6 Music’s podcast guru; and Jamillah Knowles presenter of Radio 5 live’s Outriders technology podcast.Thu, 03 Mar 2011 12:10:00 +000019:08http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/void/cop/cop_20110303-1210.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/void/cop/cop_20110303-1210c.mp3BBC RadioIn this CoP Show we look at Twitter, the microblogging service used worldwide by an estimated 190 million users. Simon Smith hosts the discussion on how Twitter can influence programmes and brands, what it offers and how to do it better. Joining him is champion of Twitter and Father Ted creator Graham Linehan; journalist Alex Hudson who looks after BBC Question Time's Twitter feed; and comedy writer Steve Saul more famous as the Twitter voice of the X-Factor.In this CoP Show we look at Twitter, the microblogging service used worldwide by an estimated 190 million users. Simon Smith hosts the discussion on how Twitter can influence programmes and brands, what it offers and how to do it better. Joining...In this CoP Show we look at Twitter, the microblogging service used worldwide by an estimated 190 million users. Simon Smith hosts the discussion on how Twitter can influence programmes and brands, what it offers and how to do it better. Joining him is champion of Twitter and Father Ted creator Graham Linehan; journalist Alex Hudson who looks after BBC Question Time's Twitter feed; and comedy writer Steve Saul more famous as the Twitter voice of the X-Factor.Thu, 24 Feb 2011 15:13:00 +000019:26http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/void/cop/cop_20110224-1513.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/void/cop/cop_20110224-1513d.mp3BBC RadioBlogs have been used by TV and Radio programme teams to offer an insight into the production process, to add extra information for audiences and offer an immediate and responsive means of getting feedback via the comments on posts. They are easy to use, ubiquitous and inherently a part of the world of web 2.0. But all too often things don’t always go the way you want, the wrong tone, the wrong message, and poor moderation can often lead to disaster, sometimes very public disaster. So how can you make sure that a blog is a good addition to your programme, and if it is, how should you get the best from it? To answer this question Simon is joined by Jem Stone, Dan Biddle and Barry Pilling, who are all at the heart of the BBC’s blogging success.Blogs have been used by TV and Radio programme teams to offer an insight into the production process, to add extra information for audiences and offer an immediate and responsive means of getting feedback via the comments on posts. They are easy to...Blogs have been used by TV and Radio programme teams to offer an insight into the production process, to add extra information for audiences and offer an immediate and responsive means of getting feedback via the comments on posts. They are easy to use, ubiquitous and inherently a part of the world of web 2.0. But all too often things don’t always go the way you want, the wrong tone, the wrong message, and poor moderation can often lead to disaster, sometimes very public disaster. So how can you make sure that a blog is a good addition to your programme, and if it is, how should you get the best from it? To answer this question Simon is joined by Jem Stone, Dan Biddle and Barry Pilling, who are all at the heart of the BBC’s blogging success.Thu, 17 Feb 2011 13:58:00 +000018:16http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/void/cop/cop_20110217-1358.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/void/cop/cop_20110217-1358c.mp3BBC Radio