Love a cliffhanger? For the last 48 hours, delegates on the Festival’s entry-level talent programme The Network have been learning the art of script and story with the team behind BBC Studios’ multi-award-winning soap EastEnders. Now it’s the moment of truth as cast members Emma Barton (Honey Mit...

The UK has an abundance of world class IP and in a world where commissions and money are tight, it’s often left sitting on the shelf gathering dust. But is there a way we can turn this old IP into a digital powerhouse? That’s exactly what this panel aims to answer. Hosted by Danny Lorimer (Execut...

Welcome to the Telly-Verse Revolution! This session investigates the metaverse's role in reshaping television and IP, with platforms like Roblox and Fortnite introducing new generations to beloved franchises. Discover how broadcasters, brands and creators are adapting as young audiences demand in...

Post-match analysis! James Graham is in conversation with Kirsty Wark to dig further into the themes, issues and questions arising from last night's MacTaggart Lecture.

Since 1976 the James MacTaggart Memorial Lecture has been the centrepiece of the Edinburgh TV Festival. It provokes and inspires debate, conversation and change. Joining a long list of thinkers and luminaries, award-winning playwright and dramatist James Graham will deliver the 49th lecture. Laud...

Television’s best and brightest are taking the stage to pitch for a guaranteed commission with Channel 4’s Random Acts. This is a chance to see a shortlist of our Ones To Watch delegates in action, bringing new ideas and perspectives to the iconic strand. Eight 90-second pitches will be vying to ...