Making TV Shows, with the BBC & Albert

10/21/22 • 47 min

From CGI to costume dramas to Dragons' Den, what's being done to lower the impact of making our favourite TV shows?

Deborah and Fliss turn the spotlight on themselves to look at the world of TV (and radio) production. They discover why its footprint can be so high and what's being done to lower it.

You'll hear from the BBC's Director of Sustainability who wants the corporation to become the most sustainable broadcaster in the world. Plus wildlife film maker Tom Mustill explains how he's making his documentaries without flying huge teams all over the world. And you'll hear from the boss of Albert, TV and film's sustainability body which is helping producers to measure their carbon footprint.

Get in touch if you have a question you'd like the Green Money team to answer. You can email us at [email protected] or use the hashtag #GreenMoneyShow on Twitter.

Production team: Lexy O'Connor, Luke Wilson, Kath Paddison, Gareth Jones, Hal Haines, Justin Bones, Natasha Johansson.

From CGI to costume dramas to Dragons' Den, what's being done to lower the impact of making our favourite TV shows?

Deborah and Fliss turn the spotlight on themselves to look at the world of TV (and radio) production. They discover why its footprint can be so high and what's being done to lower it.

Get in touch if you have a question you'd like the Green Money team to answer. You can email us at [email protected] or use the hashtag #GreenMoneyShow on Twitter.

Production team: Lexy O'Connor, Luke Wilson, Kath Paddison, Gareth Jones, Hal Haines, Justin Bones, Natasha Johansson.

Previous Episode

How to Recycle: With Biffa CEO

Why is recycling green? What can I put into my bins? Did you know you shouldn't recycle broken drinking glasses?

Deborah and Fliss take a stack of listener questions and head off for a day out to a Biffa recycling centre in North London. They meet Biffa boss Michael Topham and discover what happens to all that stuff we chuck into our wheelie bins. They ask if our recycling labelling is up to the job and why what's collected varies around the country.

Plus The Big Green Money Guide To Recycling. From tearing the windows out of envelopes to taking the lids off bottles! What should and shouldn't you do?

Remember, what you can recycle differs around the country. Check what can go in your bins here: https://www.recyclenow.com

With huge thanks to the staff at Biffa MRF in Edmonton

If you'd like to suggest an idea for an episode, tell us what you think or send us a question you'd like answered, you can talk to Deborah and Fliss on Twitter using the hashtag #GreenMoneyShow, or email the team at [email protected]

Producer: Lexy O'Connor Sound recording: Joe Leates Social media: Kath Paddison Executive Producer: Natasha Johansson Series Producer: Justin Bones

Next Episode

DIY in a Cost of Living Crisis, with B&Q CEO

Busting the myth that being green costs money, Deborah and Fliss learn about how DIY can save you cash and help you do the right thing for the planet. They talk to the boss of B&Q about how sales of home insulation products are soaring, and find out how the company is trying to lower its environmental footprint. And they discover a whole world of creative recycling, from old paint, to used kitchens!

With B&Q, Seagulls Reuse Paint, The Used Kitchen Company

We love it when you get in touch. Email us at [email protected] or talk to us on Twitter using the hashtag #GreenMoneyShow.

Producers: Lexy O'Connor & Kath Paddison Studio Manager: Frank McWeeny Executive Producer: Natasha Johansson Series Producer: Justin Bones

Useful links

https://seagullsreuse.org.uk/

https://communityrepaint.org.uk/