Michael Grade on Solving the BBC’s Big Problems, MAFS UK Allegations & Running Channel 4

TV Insiders Peter Fincham and Jimmy Mulville are joined by Michael Grade to talk about the challenges facing new BBC Director General Matt Brittin, questions asked of Channel 4 after allegations made about Married at First Sight UK and Blackadder, Doctor Who, Father Ted and more!In this episode:What the new BBC Director General needs to do first, and why coming in from the outside can be a strengthWhy Michael Grade thinks the BBC should take more risks and become “a nursery and not a grocery”The BBC’s culture, Oxbridge snobbery, scheduling, and why the middle of television has disappearedWhy the BBC needs to justify public money in a streaming world and what its real purpose should beMichael Grade’s take on Channel 4, new voices, and whether it can survive as a smaller, distinctive broadcasterThe Married at First Sight UK allegations, duty of care, and whether reality TV has gone too farTelling talent the truth, spotting blind spots, and why great TV still depends on tasteBlackadder, Father Ted, Doctor Who and more!Have a question or opinion? Leave a comment, find us on socials (@InsidersTVPod), or email us at [email protected] you enjoyed the episode, make sure to give us a 5 star rating on Apple podcasts or Spotify, follow the podcast wherever you're listening to it now and share this episode with a friend — it really helps us grow.Chapters00:00 Coming up!01:10 The Challenges for the New BBC Director General18:19 Running Channel 422:35 Almost Cancelling Black Adder25:07 Married at First Sight UK and reality TV ethics30:55 The Rest of Michael's Career#BBC #MichaelGrade #MarriedAtFirstSightUK #Channel4 #DoctorWho #Blackadder #FatherTed #RealityTV #TVPodcast #BritishTV #Television #InsidersTVPod #PublicServiceBroadcasting #BAFTA #Streaming #Podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.