The Rest Is Entertainment

The Most Dangerous Job in TV

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Apr 30, 2025
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INSIGHT

Print Newspapers Face Decline

  • UK print newspapers are rapidly declining in circulation and might largely disappear within 10 years.
  • Print still generates significant revenue from sales, but digital transformation and shrinking newsagents threaten survival.
INSIGHT

Two Hosts Boost TV Dynamics

  • UK quiz and entertainment shows prefer two hosts for natural conversation and dynamic interaction.
  • Two hosts help balance the presenting work and make shows more engaging and less scripted to viewers.
ANECDOTE

Filming with Real Penguins

  • The film "Penguin Lessons" used two real penguins named Richard and Baba for filming, not CGI.
  • They had to work with animal handlers and faced many challenges like limited training and bribes with fish to guide the penguins.
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