Talking TV #22: Hollywood stars & BBC2’s BA doc

The Talking TV episode tackles television consolidation, hears from Hollywood stars at the LA Screenings and finds out more about BBC2’s British Airways documentary. Joining host Jake Kanter to talk about mergers and acquisitions - including Discovery and Liberty Global’s £550m takeover of All3Media - are Broadcast editor Chris Curtis and Steven D Wright. There’s also a special despatch from California, where Broadcast’s Peter White caught up with Morgan Freeman and Matthew Perry as UK broadcasters circle the latest US television treats. Later in the show, Lion Television managing director Jeremy Mills and director James Rogan drop by to discuss their access piece on British Airways for BBC2. And finally, there’s an iPlayer comedy previews special. Why you should invest time in Pett Productions’ upcoming comedy shorts, starring talent such as Frankie Boyle, and Roughcut TV’s People Just Do Nothing.