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Podcast · 149 episodes

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by Bauer Media · English

Welcome to Pilot TV+. As we're sure you're aware, Pilot TV comes to you from the creators of The Empire Film Podcast, and is your weekly (spoiler free) guide to every show that matters on terrestrial, satellite, streaming and beyond. As a Pilot TV+ subscriber, you'll be able to access our exclusive second weekly podcast covering all the shows we weren't able to talk about on the main podcast due to pesky embargoes, the home of our new spoiler segment (and soon TV spoiler special episodes), and the Pilot TV postbag, where we address all your questions and comments. But that's not all, you'll also get access to all the episodes of the regular podcast entirely ad-free, letting you enjoy the latest news and reviews, interviews with the biggest names in TV, and general chit-chat as we cut through the rubbish and make sure every minute you spend in front of the box is a minute worth spending — all without a single annoying advert. Pilot TV+ — Because you can’t watch *everything*, but you can always listen to more!

All episodes, page 3

Man On Fire spoiler chatSpoiler chat reviewing Man on Fire (TV series adaptation by showrunner Carl Killen), focusing on standout action set pieces, casting choices, plot logic, and character dynamics.13 May 2026 · 33 min · 13 chapters
Rivals, Believe Me, Gary, and Off Campus. With guest Steve CooganPilot TV roundup plus listener question and chat with Steve Coogan.10 May 2026 · 1 h 48 min · 42 chapters
PLUS Legends, and Steph's revenge questionnaireThe hosts discuss Netflix crime thriller Legends (based on 1990s customs officials tackling a drug operation), praising its 90s authenticity, ensemble cast, and especially the chemistry between Steve…6 May 2026 · 41 min · 14 chapters
The Cage, Secret Service, and Amandaland. With guest Jack ThorneThe hosts recommend and debate current TV, then shift into a discussion of reality-TV controversy (“I’m a Celebrity” legal action) and broader questions about serialized vs episodic storytelling.3 May 2026 · 1 h 56 min · 50 chapters
PLUS Man On Fire, and 73(ish) questionsPilot Plus discusses Netflix’s Man on Fire (reimagining of AJ Quinell’s John Creasy novels) and compares it to Tony Scott’s 2004 Denzel Washington film and the earlier 1987 version.29 Apr 2026 · 48 min · 21 chapters
Half Man, Prisoner, and Widow’s Bay. With guest Richard GaddPilot TV discusses current TV viewing and news, then interviews Richard Gadd about his BBC series Half Man (series 2).26 Apr 2026 · 1 h 41 min · 42 chapters
The Capture spoiler discussionSpoiler discussion of The Capture (British spy thriller) Season 3, focusing on how the plot escalates into AI-driven conspiracy, shifting loyalties, and increasingly implausible tech/human decisions…22 Apr 2026 · 21 min · 9 chapters
PLUS UnchosenNetflix series Unchosen (Julie Geary) loosely based on a sect of the Plymouth Brethren.22 Apr 2026 · 52 min · 22 chapters
Criminal Record, Beef, and Mint. With guests Peter Capaldi and Cush JumboThe Pilot TV Podcast episode covers Netflix’s Beef returning for season two, writer-director Charlotte Regan’s Scrapper, and a review/interview focus on Apple TV’s Criminal Record season two.19 Apr 2026 · 1 h 45 min · 41 chapters
PLUS Margo’s Got Money TroublesPilot Plus bonus review of Apple TV’s Margot’s Got Money Troubles, plus discussion of other shows and a “post bag” segment.15 Apr 2026 · 59 min · 22 chapters
Euphoria, Big Mood, and The Miniature WifeA TV/podcast round-up covering three main shows: Sky’s Euphoria returning after four years (Dea, Sydney Sweeney and the gang), Channel 4’s Big Mood returning (a difficult friendship), and Sky’s…12 Apr 2026 · 1 h 23 min · 35 chapters
PLUS Big MistakesNetflix comedy “Big Mistakes” (Dan Levy/Rachel Sennott co-creation) about a dysfunctional family whose necklace theft spirals into forced criminal involvement; discussion also compares it to Dan…8 Apr 2026 · 51 min · 24 chapters
The Sopranos interview with creator David ChaseEmpire VIP screening and Q&A about The Sopranos, focused on creator David Chase’s choices for the series finale and pilot, including music, directing, POV, censorship/trust from HBO, and why the show…7 Apr 2026 · 41 min · 20 chapters
The Testaments, 2026, and The Copenhagen Test. With guests Noah Wyle & Katherine LaNasa, Hugh Bonneville & Hugh SkinnerThe hosts discuss recent TV viewing and then focus on interviews about BBC comedy Lampooning international football in 2026 (W1A/John Morton universe).5 Apr 2026 · 1 h 49 min · 45 chapters
PLUS Something Very Bad Is Going To HappenThe hosts review Netflix horror series “Something Very Bad Is Going To Happen” (created by Hayley Z Boston) and debate whether it’s effective horror, overly contrived, and how it compares to David…1 Apr 2026 · 52 min · 24 chapters
Babies, The ‘Burbs, and Your Friends And Neighbours. With guests Elisabeth Moss, Lisa Kudrow and Michael Patrick KingThe episode is a TV-focused round-up and interview segment from Pilot TV.29 Mar 2026 · 2 h 8 min · 43 chapters
PLUS For All Mankind and Saturday Night LivePilot Plus discusses Apple TV+’s For All Mankind Season 5 (including an “FAM” acronym mix-up and what Season 5’s alternate-history premise is), then reviews the UK’s Saturday Night Live adaptation,…26 Mar 2026 · 57 min · 24 chapters
The Pitt, Bait, and Jo Nesbø’s Detective HolePilot TV roundup of what the hosts watched, plus discussion of Louis Theroux’s Manosphere documentary, HBO Max’s UK debut show The Comeback (The Comeback), Claudia Winkleman’s new chat show, Oscars…23 Mar 2026 · 1 h 43 min · 52 chapters
PLUS The Comeback and Peaky Blinders: The Immortal ManThe hosts review two entertainment releases: HBO’s The Comeback (a revival film/continuation) and the Peaky Blinders feature film The Immortal Man, plus brief streaming recommendations and listener…19 Mar 2026 · 1 h · 31 chapters
Imperfect Women, A Woman Of Substance, and The Other Bennet Sister. With guests Ruth Jones and Ella BruccoleriThe Pilot TV podcast episode is an International Women’s Day–themed round-up of three women-led TV stories: Imperfect Women (Apple TV) about conflict and murder inside a friendship thruple; The Other…16 Mar 2026 · 1 h 58 min · 56 chapters
PLUS ScarpettaReview/discussion of Scarpetta (Pilot Plus episode “PLUS Scarpetta”), an Amazon Prime Video forensic drama based on Patricia Cornwell’s Kay Scarpetta novels, plus a post-show mailbag on true crime…12 Mar 2026 · 50 min · 17 chapters
Rooster, Gone, and The Capture. With guests Kurt and Wyatt RussellThe hosts review TV shows (Steve Carell’s Rooster, David Morrissey’s Gone, and BBC’s The Capture) and discuss TV culture, including on-screen nudity norms and TV theme music.9 Mar 2026 · 1 h 40 min · 44 chapters
PLUS VladimirReview/discussion of Netflix dramedy Vladimir, with heavy debate about its “Fleabag-style” fourth-wall narration, pacing, and plausibility; plus a long Postbag covering other TV/comedy debates and…5 Mar 2026 · 54 min · 21 chapters
Marshals, Young Sherlock, and DTF St Louis. with guests Kaley Cuoco and Sam ClaflinPilot TV episode previewing multiple TV series and discussing what to watch while recovering, plus a one-off true-crime recommendations segment and a guest interview about Prime Video’s Vanished.2 Mar 2026 · 1 h 34 min · 42 chapters