The Traitors Controversy & AI’s Revolution in TV

In this special two-part episode of TellyCast, we dive into two pivotal discussions shaping the TV industry in 2025.In Part 1, veteran Scottish TV director and Directors UK board member Peter Strachan joins Justin Crosby to uncover the controversy surrounding BBC’s hit show The Traitors. Strachan raises serious concerns about whether the production truly delivers on Ofcom’s out-of-London rules, exploring issues of cultural bias, local talent opportunities, and Scotland’s role in the UK production ecosystem.In Part 2, AI takes centre stage as Jason Mitchell (The Connected Set) and Katharina Gellein Viken, a TV director and AI expert, discuss how artificial intelligence is transforming the way content is created, distributed, and consumed. From video generators like Sora and VO2 to ethical challenges and new business models, we explore why 2025 is a make-or-break year for AI in the TV industry.Sign up for The Drop newsletterEnrol on the TellyCast Digital BootcampBuy tickets for the Digital Content ForumSubscribe to the TellyCast YouTube channel for exclusive TV industry videosFollow us on LinkedInConnect with Justin on LinkedINTellyCast videos on YouTubeTellyCast websiteTellyCast instaTellyCast TwitterTellyCast TikTok