Pilot TV
Empire MagazineFrom the creators of The Empire Film Podcast, Pilot TV is your essential guide to every TV show that matters, providing a weekly rundown of all the new must-see TV shows dropping across streaming, terrestrial, satellite, cable, and beyond. Join Empire's James Dyer, Heat's Boyd Hilton, and Kay Ribeiro as they bring you breaking TV news, reviews of the week's major shows, and interviews with some of... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 472 | Founded | 7 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | TV & FilmTV Reviews | |||
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It’s a slow week on the box but don’t let that put you off as we take the opportunity to fill some important gaps in our 2026 watch list, finally reviewing Waiting For The Out on BBC1 (55:16), catching up with batty crime thriller His And Hers on Net... more
We have ALL the guests on this week’s show, including [deep breath] Ashton Kutcher, Jeremy Pope, Anthony Ramos, Evan Peters, Rebecca Hall, Kelly Reilly and Rafe Spall (31:40-50:19 and 1:23:58-1:36:53). But not all at once. Elsewhere, we come to the r... more
Hijack star and showrunner Idris Elba and Jim Field Smith are our guests this week, but they’re only the second most exciting additions to our line-up as this marks Steph’s debut as an official co-Pilot (if you don’t count last week’s Pilot+!). We tr... more
We kick off the new year (for us, that is, you of course had a podcast last week) with a bevvy of guests on the show, corralling Industry showrunners Konrad Kay and Mickey Down (28:09-43:56) as well as Dawn French and Mark Heap (57:57-1:09:30), whose... more
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Love the banter between the three - in regular rotation even if I don’t catch any of the actual TV shows.
Apple Podcasts5reillyignatius
United Kingdom12 days ago - Why?
Please stop joking about dementia and memory loss. It’s not cool. Otherwise a good listen.
Apple Podcasts5Cooper/BennunUnited Kingdom16 days ago - Generally good fun
Good TV show reviews- but hey guys whats with the downer on The Rest is Entertainment podcast? Is it stealing your thunder?
Apple Podcasts4WaveyDavey901United Kingdom18 days ago - Used to one of my faves
Pilot TV used to be one of my favorite podcasts until it basically became a commercial trying to get you to subscribe to Pilot TV+. Any review of any interest was pushed to plus. Any discussion with listening to was pushed to plus. Which basically left those of us not subscribing with James’ eternal musings about Taylor Swift, which by the way not everyone is enamored of her nor do we want to get his incessant ramblings about getting tickets or attending concerts. Maybe reconsider your topi... more
Apple Podcasts1ChrltNCDave
United Statesa month ago - Once a good show
Once a good show, lately too political, shouty overlapping voices and pointless chatter
Apple Podcasts1FreyjaKatUnited Kingdom2 months ago
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Apple Podcasts | #89 | United States/TV & Film/TV Reviews |
Apple Podcasts | #1 | United Kingdom/TV & Film/TV Reviews |
Apple Podcasts | #13 | United Kingdom/TV & Film |
Apple Podcasts | #59 |  Canada/TV & Film/TV Reviews |
Apple Podcasts | #12 |  Australia/TV & Film/TV Reviews |
Apple Podcasts | #30 |  Italy/TV & Film/TV Reviews |
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What is Pilot TV about and what kind of topics does it cover?
This podcast serves as an essential resource for avid television watchers, providing insightful commentary, reviews, and interviews focused on the latest and most relevant shows across various platforms. The hosts engage in lively discussions that range from the intricate storytelling of psychological thrillers to comedic takes on family dramas, ensuring a wide appeal for diverse audiences. With an emphasis on insider knowledge and humor, the listeners can expect not only to stay updated on TV content but also to enjoy a dynamic, entertaining experience through the hosts' chemistry and banter. The inclusion of guest interviews adds depth, offering personal insights and industry perspectives from actors and creators involved in noteworthy pr... more
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1. The Empire Film Podcast
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Pilot TV launched 7 years ago and published 472 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.
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Recent guests on Pilot TV include:
1. Ashton Kutcher
2. Jeremy Pope
3. Anthony Ramos
4. Evan Peters
5. Rebecca Hall
6. Kelly Reilly
7. Rafe Spall
8. Jim Field Smith
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