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Who Commissions Podcasts and What are They Looking For?

22 May 2024
The Amplify Theatre
Industry Creator
Following a fantastic year for the BBC, Director of Speech, Mohit Bakaya
and BBC commissioning editors Rhian Roberts, Julia McKenzie, Richard Maddock, Dylan Haskins, and Dan Clarke share the story of our latest podcast slate and reveal what they might want next. This session will give an insight into what the UK production community and audiences can expect in the future from the biggest, broadest, and most distinctive podcast offer in market. Hosted by Jonny Kanagasooriam, Head of Content, BBC Sounds.
Chairperson
Jonny Kanagasooriam, Head of Content - BBC Sounds
Mohit Bakaya, Director, Speech Audio - BBC
Rhian Roberts, Commissioning Editor, Podcasts, Formats & Digital - BBC Radio 4 & 4 Extra
Dylan Haskins, Commissioning Editor, Stories and Entertainment - BBC Radio Five Live & Five Live Extra
Julia McKenzie, Commissioning Editor, Comedy & Entertainment - BBC Radio 4 & 4 Extra
Richard Maddock, Lead Commissioning Editor - BBC Radio Five Live & Five Live Extra
Dan Clarke, Commissioning Editor, Factual - BBC Radio 4 & BBC Sounds

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