Pilot TV
Pilot TV, from Empire Magazine, is a weekly UK podcast reviewing and previewing new television across streaming, terrestrial and cable, with interviews with industry names. It has 437 episodes, a weekly cadence and typical episodes of about 1 hour 40 minutes. Estimated downloads are 5,000 to 25,000 per episode (estimated), with a rate of about $90 to $620 per episode. One distinctive detail: a paid Pilot+ tier offers bonus episodes.
Weekly UK TV guide with industry interviews from Empire Magazine
- Hosted by Empire and Heat writers with a steady weekly cadence across 437 episodes
- Interviews with major actors and showrunners such as Anya Taylor-Joy and Russell T Davies
- Highly rated on Apple Podcasts, 4.7 average from 181 ratings
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- panel discussion, interview, news roundup
- Tone
- irreverent, informative
- Language
- English
- Production
- Clean, edited audio
- Typical length
- about 90 to 120 minutes
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- Empire MagazineHeat
- Categories promoted
- None yet
- Affiliate links
- Yes
Description links a Pilot+ paid subscription tier for bonus episodes and ad-free access, but no sponsor mentions found in the feed titles.
Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability
Feed is flagged explicit and titles reference adult-rated dramas such as Blue Lights and The Vampire Lestat.
We classify content, never people. No age, gender, ethnicity, religion or political views are inferred about the creator. Audience figures are estimates unless marked verified. Creators can correct anything on their profile.
Where to listen
| Platform | Link |
|---|---|
| Website | pscrb.fm/rss/p/hellorayo.co.uk/podcasts/pilot-tv… |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1435481214 |
| RSS feed | rss.podplaystudio.com/1245.xml |
Benchmark score: 84 / 100
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Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| Treasure Island, The Party, and Time. With very special guest host Rus | 2026-10-12 | 1 h 41 min |
| Carrie, Kill Jackie, and Pierre. With guests Sienna Miller and Dominic | 2026-10-05 | 1 h 47 min |
| WAR, Break Clause, and Blue Lights. With guest Siân Brooke (and Ziggy) | 2026-09-28 | 1 h 51 min |
| Youth, The Blame, and The Split Up. With guests Sharon Horgan, Pierce | 2026-09-21 | 1 h 45 min |
| American Hostage, Slow Horses, and Crew Girl. With guests Patrick Bram | 2026-09-14 | 1 h 57 min |
| Colin From Accounts, and The Gentlemen. With guests Paddy Young and Ja | 2026-09-07 | 2 h 1 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 7 days ago, a new one about every 7 days.
From the creators of The Empire Film Podcast, Pilot TV is your essential guide to every TV show that matters, providing a weekly rundown of all the new must-see TV shows dropping across streaming, terrestrial, satellite, cable, and beyond. Join Empire's James Dyer, Heat's Boyd Hilton, Steph Seelan, and Kay Ribeiro as they bring you breaking TV news, reviews of the week's major shows, and…
About Pilot TV
Pilot TV is a weekly television podcast from Empire Magazine, hosted by James Dyer, Boyd Hilton, Steph Seelan and Kay Ribeiro according to the feed. It reviews new shows across streaming, terrestrial and cable and features interviews with well-known actors and creators. The show has 437 episodes released weekly, with typical episodes running about 90 to 120 minutes.
The feed and Apple Podcasts list a rating of 4.7 from 181 ratings. Listener numbers are not published; based on those signals, Starbooked estimates 5,000 to 25,000 downloads per episode, and listeners are likely UK adults interested in TV and streaming. No sponsors were seen in the feed; the show promotes its own Pilot+ subscription.
At an estimated $90 to $620 per host-read mid-roll, the show suits streaming services, UK entertainment brands and viewing-related products seeking an engaged audience.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. Pilot TV can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about Pilot TV
How much does Pilot TV charge for a podcast sponsorship?
Starbooked estimates a host-read mid-roll at about $90 to $620 per episode, based on estimated downloads of 5,000 to 25,000 per episode. Final pricing depends on the show's own terms.
What is Pilot TV about?
Pilot TV is a weekly UK podcast from Empire Magazine that reviews new television shows across streaming and broadcast and interviews TV creators and actors.
How do I contact Pilot TV about sponsoring an episode?
The show's contact email unlocks on Starbooked for $0.80. Boosted shows can also be booked through Starbooked.
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