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The episode discusses the viability of self-funded programming and the impact of the cancellation of Live At The Apollo on British TV comedy.

TV Insiders Peter Fincham and Jimmy Mulville discuss the viability of self-funded programming, the increasing lack of stand up on British TV now that Live At The Apollo has been axed, and whether Channel 4 should reinstate their "Red Triangle" programme warning. In this episode: - Self funded to TV model - Shane Gillis + Tires road to Netflix - BBC cancels Live At The Apollo - Do comedians need to be on television? - Should C4 reinstate their "Red Triangle" programme warning? Have a question, opinion or suggestion? Leave a comment on Spotify or YouTube, find us on socials @InsidersTVPod, or email us at podcasts@hattrick.com. If you enjoyed the episode, please like, subscribe, and share the podcast with a friend — it really helps us grow. CHAPTERS 01:27 - Self-funded to TV model 07:31 - Ad-funded programming 11:45 - Shane Gillis + Tires road to Netflix 15:30 - BBC cancels Live At The Apollo 23:28 - C4 celebrates 40 years since Red Triangle debut #ShaneGillis #Tires #Netflix #BBC #Channel4 #YouTube #LiveAtTheApollo #BlanketyBlank #CelebrityMastermind #MaryWhitehouse #NeverMindTheBuzzcocks # Jimmy Mulville is the co-founder and Chief Executive of Hat Trick Productions. His list of…

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