Behind the scenes programming

Simon Smith is joined by a panel of experts to discuss the art of creating behind the scenes programming on a range of formats including Planet Earth, X Factor, Britain’s Got Talent and Strictly Come Dancing: It Takes Two. Alex McLeod is the executive producer of Strictly Come Dancing’s sister show It Takes Two. Jeff Wilson is a producer with the BBC’s Natural History Unit and has created behind the scenes programmes for flagship shows such as Planet Earth and Frozen Planet. Steve Saul is a writer, social media producer and self shooter who’s been responsible for providing backstage content for shows such as Britain’s Got Talent, X Factor, The Magicians and Never Mind the Buzzcocks.