Today, we have two guests. Nicholas Sercombe is a veteran producer who's worked with talents as varied as Bob Monkhouse and Vic Reeves & Bob Mortimer. And Raj Bisram is a familiar face on UK screens as an antiques expert on shows such as 'Bargain Hunt' and 'Antiques Roadshow'. Together, they've joined forces with the German comedian Henning Wehn to pitch their new format, 'Curiosity'. Justin and David discuss whether it's wise to attach talent to format proposals, and consider how interactivity works - or possibly doesn't - alongside TV shows.

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Ben Justice has been involved with shows such as 'All Together Now', 'Richard Osman's House of Games' and 'Bridge of Lies'. In an innovative move, he's recently uploaded 'The Loop' on YouTube as a shop window for his own format. Justin and David discuss the state of the nation between YouTube and TV, look at how the niche streaming service Dropout.tv is "changing the game", and there's a postscript about TV industry awards.

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MIPCOM, the major European TV market, held its 2025 edition. "Format Doctor" Justin Scroggie notes the event is shorter and quieter, but still showcases strong sales for shows such as 'The Floor'. Major themes include “Format Plus” (adding unique twists), the use of existing IP, the rise of creator-led YouTube formats, and micro-dramas for mobile audiences. Standout shows across genres range from survival reality ('Code Red: The Lighthouse'), inventive quizzes ('Inside the Grid'), and experimental factual series ('Crime Night', 'Atypical Critics').

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