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Oct 8, 2025 Is the sound in nature documentaries authentic or crafted? Discover how golf broadcasts track those elusive balls with cutting-edge technology. Dive into the world of fan fiction, where rewriting stories like Fifty Shades can lead to big bucks. Richard and Marina explore the impact of AI actors on the industry, debating if it's a clever marketing ploy or something more. Join them for an engaging mix of sport, literature, and quirky insights!
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AI Actors Are More PR Than Immediate Threat
- Tilly Norwood, an AI actor, is largely a publicity grift that capitalises on media appetite for AI stories.
- Major talent agencies will resist replacing real stars but studios may later own and monetise studio-controlled AI performers.
Steve's Calm Pigeon Rescue
- Richard Osman recalled Steve Backshall quickly and humanely catching a pigeon in-studio by approaching slowly and grabbing it.
- The pigeon was escorted out and released without harm, impressing the hosts and crew.
From Month-Long Hides To Tiny In-Situ Mics
- Steve Backshall described old natural-history shoots where camera operators hid for months and often recorded no sound on location.
- He recalled modern techniques replacing that with parabolic and tiny in-situ mics to capture real wild sounds.
