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Sue Dougan is joined by former journalist Abigail Austen who looks back at her fantastic career and musical favourites, including Aretha Franklin and Sammy Davis Jr. Abi discusses her new book, Lord Robert's Valet, based on her unique experiences as a senior advisor to the US army; her wedding next year and how she's been a catalyst for change in the media.

Guests: Abigail Austen

Published: Sat 16 April 2016

Well it wasn't quite the fairytale succession everyone expected, as the man being groomed to become the next boss of Disney says he'll be stepping down next month. Tom Staggs had been seen as the heir apparent to replace Bob Iger, who retires in 2018, but has reportedly quit his post because he was not guaranteed the chief executive role. To discuss this, film industry expert Terry Ilott joined Nigel Cassidy and Sara Sjölin.

Guests: Sara Sjölin,Terry Ilott

Published: Fri 8 April 2016

Sean Macaulay, writer of the new British film Eddie The Eagle, talks about his career which has taken him from Fleet St journalist to Hollywood screenwriter

Guests: Sean Macauley

Published: Wed 30 March 2016

Nick Peters looks at cinema advertising agency Pearl and Dean’s loss of shares in the advertising market. Peter talks to Kathryn Jacob, Pearl and Dean CEO, about how this came about. She talks about the struggles the company had to face and how they recovered. Kathryn also talks about how the company has changed from a cinema to a film company. Nick also speaks to Raymond Snoddy about the new paper-only tabloid newspaper, The New Day Nick compare the Independent’s choice to become a digital newspaper and the birth of the new tabloid. Together they talk about the vicissitudes between print and online publications as well as how modern paper publications are changing. Nick also talks about the role of marketing in the structure of any business. Chief marketing Officer Sholto Douglas-Home from global recruitment firm Hays says marketing should ‘man up’ and brace themselves for a brighter future of marketing.

Guests: Catherine Jacob,Raymond Snoddy

Published: Sun 6 March 2016

The Oscars have taken place in the US. British actor Mark Rylance won his first Oscar with Best Supporting Actor for Cold War drama Bridge of Spies, whilst Leonardo Di Caprio also won his first gong, for his lead actor role in The Revenant. But how does winning an Academy Award help an actors career, and their earnings? Matt Cox spoke to film expert, critic and broadcaster James Cameron Wilson, who explained the confusing system of actor points and whether they really do mean prizes.

Guests: Matt Cox,James Cameron Wilson

Published: Mon 29 February 2016

Adrian Wootton, Chief Executive of Film London, speaks to Sandra Kilhof and Mark Johnson about the economics of the film and film production industry as part of this week's focus on creative industries and the economy.

Guests: Adrian Wootton

Published: Wed 19 August 2015

Every week we cherry-pick the the best content from each strand so you don't miss a thing.

Guests: Arlene Phillips,Shane Paul,Steve Caplin,Tim Evans,Tony Crivelli,Phil Scott

Published: Mon 3 August 2015

Tim Jotischky, Senior Sports Consultant at PHA Media talks cycling while Jarrod Kimber discusses his new cricket documentary Death of a Gentleman

Guests: Tim Jotischky,Jarrod Kimber

Published: Fri 31 July 2015

Every week we cherry-pick the the best content from each strand so you don't miss a thing.

Guests: Damien Phillips,Sarah Tucker,Steve Caplin,Andy Caton,James Cameron Wilson

Published: Mon 20 July 2015

What happens to films after they have been released in the cinema? An insight into Studio Canal’s massive library of classic films, including some of the best British movies.

Published: Wed 1 July 2015