For the first time, four of the previous MacTaggart speakers will appear together on stage to discuss the legacy of the lecture they gave, reflect upon each other’s messages, and to talk about the present-day relevance of their words.

Delegates from 2022’s Ones to Watch, the Festival’s charitable scheme for emerging talent, are some of the brightest minds working in the industry. Come and watch the future of television in action, pitching live for funding for a Random Acts film. Eight 90-second pitches will be vying to capture...

There was a time when footballers faced three options upon retiring: management, punditry or being a pub landlord. Now you are more likely to find footballers being daytime staples, fronting hard-hitting documentaries or Saturday night shiny floor shows. How did this happen and why do audiences f...

Looking for the freshest ideas to appeal to 16-34s? Come and hear them straight from the horse's mouth at The Network Live Pitch. For the last 48 hours, delegates on our entry-level talent scheme The Network have been learning the secrets of development with a team from MultiStory Media. Now they...

Looking for the writing talent of tomorrow? For the last 48 hours, delegates on our entry-level talent scheme The Network have been learning the art of script-writing and storytelling with a team from Hollyoaks, Lime Pictures. Now it's the moment of truth as the cast of Hollyoaks bring their stor...

Over the past five years, we have been building the most comprehensive picture of diversity in UK television production ever compiled - and publishing it for you to see and act upon. Diamond monitors the long-term impact of our actions, so join us in looking at the data to see how the industry ha...

UKTV’s portfolio: Dave, Drama, Gold, Yesterday, W, Eden and Alibi – relies on successful original output, from crime drama Annika (Alibi) to Meet the Richardsons (Dave) and Secrets of the London Underground (Yesterday), and “Gamechanger of the Year”, Big Zuu’s Big Eats. The UKTV commissioning tea...

What does it take to produce content that engages millions of Snapchatters? With the recent announcement of its growing slate of UK Snap Originals with Anthony Joshua, Tom Daley and Aitch, Snapchat is rapidly producing content that represents its diverse community and their unique stories. Amanda...

Join the Sky team as they dissect what the changes brought in for the portfolio of pay tv channels has meant across their commissioning strategy and how they intend to build on the success that has seen over 200 originals commissioned for 2022. With a commitment to keep creating and investing in ...

Netflix is frequently spoken about as a gold standard for success but 2022 has also brought challenging news for the streaming giant. What does this mean for producers looking for a Netflix commission? With the UK unscripted team looking to expand originals and a localisation strategy that now se...

Join Kevin Lygo and his genre heads: the creative team behind the UK’s largest commercial broadcaster. It’s been a great year so far for the channel: more BAFTAs than any other broadcaster or streamer, a record-breaking performance for drama and Love Island figures already beating previous years....

At last year’s Edinburgh TV Festival, Disney+ commissioners challenged UK producers to develop shows with a sense of scale and with real ambition. This year, commissioning team Johanna Devereaux, Lee Mason and Sean Doyle will explore how the Disney qualities of optimism, hope, joy and a sense of ...

As Channel 4 looks to stave off privatisation by the current government (at the time of writing), Ian Katz joins us at a crucial moment in the channel’s history. How has the threat influenced the inner-workings of the channel, and what does it mean for those in the room looking to get commissione...

In this year’s Spotlight On the BBC session, we’ll be hearing from Charlotte Moore about how the BBC is promoting a distinctly British perspective in all it does. Moore will also be joined by Fiona Campbell, Jon Petrie and Kate Phillips to delve into the details of the commissioning strategies ac...

Since 2018, Amazon has spent over £1 billion on TV, films and sports content in the UK. At a time when ordinary is not good enough, Georgia Brown will talk about Amazon’s strategy of diversifying their slate. Joined by her commissioning team, Brown will be talking about what it takes to get commi...

Fashion publishing is undergoing a renaissance under the stewardship of leaders from diverse backgrounds; bringing bold creativity to audiences, unapologetically embracing activism and reaching a younger generation of readers. No titles embody this more effectively than British Vogue, whose Publi...

Diane Morgan discusses comedy and her career so far.

Anna Richardson talks to former high-flying TV players about what they’ve learnt to help those in the TV industry thrive and not just survive.

The appetite for TV is stronger than ever across all ages and devices. But how and where do younger audiences discover and recommend the shows that capture their imagination? From Heartstopper to Euphoria, how do some shows spark a global discussion and devoted fanbase? And how do viewers navigat...

Commissioner have long decided the fate of our TV ideas; but do we still need them in 2022? In a world where content can be self-produced, published and monetised on global platforms, what role do they play? We’ll meet the people making the ideas they love without a commissioner's green light and...

In a unique interactive event, Ben Frow lifts the lid on Channel 5, revealing how it comes up with its famous titles and how it gets bang for its buck against rivals with bigger budgets. The audience help him fill his schedule with real programme titles – think Fantasy Football League meets the R...

Actress, BSL campaigner and Strictly winner Rose Ayling-Ellis takes to the stage to offer her perspective on the stark realities of life as a Deaf person working in television.

Ahead of its fourth series, join the creators, cast and crew of the smash hit BBC1 comedy GHOSTS, as they discuss what goes into making this hugely funny and successful sitcom. The creative team will discuss the origins of the show, their favourite moments from the last three series’ and what it'...

Emmy and two-time Olivier Award-winning actor Brian Cox arrives in Edinburgh to discuss his life and work with Angus Robertson MSP, Scotland’s Culture secretary. From Dundee Rep and Hannibal Lecktor, via cheeseburger tycoon Bob Servant and Waystar RoyCo. Cox had his first screen break in The Wedn...