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How much negotiating goes into the order of names on TV and film credits? How do presenters concentrate when a producer is speaking in their ear from the gallery, and how do TV schedules change when there’s been an incident like the Trump shooting? Marina’s decided her top 3 John Williams soundtracks, but in what order will she tell you?

Inside This Episode

• Introduction:
  • The transcript begins with a light-hearted exchange between the hosts, Marina Hyde and Richard Osman. They discuss memory retention and engage in casual banter about their show format.
• Actors’ Credits in TV Shows:
  • The significance of “and” and “with” in front of actors’ names in TV show credits is explained. These terms indicate a major actor in a non-lead role, often used for well-known actors in supporting roles.
  • The politics of credits in the entertainment industry are highlighted, including the importance of font size, placement, and billing order.
• Game Show Hosts’ Earpieces:
  • A discussion on the type of chatter game show hosts hear in their earpieces. It varies depending on the show, with different people having access to communicate with the host. The technology used, like wireless earpieces, allows hosts to stay connected with the production team seamlessly.
  • Open talkback systems, where hosts can hear all gallery communications, are contrasted with switchable systems where hosts only hear what’s necessary.
• TV Schedules and Crisis Management:
  • After major events like the Trump shooting, TV schedules often change, with shows being pulled if they have content that could be deemed insensitive. Examples include a “Simpsons” episode being pulled due to a rooftop assassination scene.
  • Compliance departments play a key role in reviewing content to avoid broadcasting inappropriate material following sensitive events. This involves checking for offensive language, violent scenes, and other potentially problematic content.
• Trump Shooting Incident:
  • The impact of the Trump shooting on live TV shows and how presenters manage the rapidly changing information they receive via their earpieces. The need for quick decision-making and adaptability during breaking news is emphasized.
• Keywords and Programme Tagging:
  • There is a discussion about whether shows are tagged with keywords to make it easier to pull them from the schedule when sensitive news breaks. The importance of searchable databases to help networks quickly identify problematic content is mentioned.
• Sky Original Series “Mr. Bigstuff”:
  • Ad for the new Sky original series “Mr. Bigstuff” starring Danny Dyer as an alpha male with a prescription drug addiction. The show centres on two brothers whose lives start to unravel due to various personal issues.
• John Williams’ Influence on Film Scores:
  • A reflection on John Williams’ impact on Hollywood, particularly through his work with directors like Steven Spielberg and George Lucas. The discussion also touches on some of his most iconic film scores.

Media Mentions

1. Television Shows:
   • “The Simpsons” (specific episode with a rooftop assassination)
   • “Doctor Who” (specific episode with a beheading scene)
   • “IT Crowd” (specific episode with a bomb threat)
   • “Richard Osman’s House of Games”
   • “Pointless”
   • “The One Show”
   • “Plebs”
   • “Brassic”
2. Films:
   • “Point Break” (1990s surfing movie with Keanu Reeves and Patrick Swayze)
   • “Star Wars” (John Williams composed the score)
   • “Day of the Jackal” (mentioned in context of streaming content)