Tina Fey and Charlie Brooker Set for Edinburgh TV Festival

Tina Fey, the brains behind “Black Mirror” creator Charlie Brooker, are now part of the list of speakers for this year’s Edinburgh TV Festival.

Led by Creative Director Rowan Woods and this year’s advisory chair, Jane Tranter who is the CEO of Bad Wolf, the 50th edition of the festival offers masterclasses, “In Conversation” discussions, and keynote speeches, including the esteemed James MacTaggart Memorial Lecture.

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On August 22nd, American comedian, actress, and producer Tina Fey will engage in a vibrant discussion with popular British talk show host Graham Norton. Meanwhile, Charlie Brooker, acclaimed for creating some of the U.K.’s most influential TV programs over the past decade, will hold his own conversational event, delving into topics such as comedy, artificial intelligence, dark design in production, and the shows that significantly shaped his career.

The alternative MacTaggart will be given by satirist, comedian, writer and actor Munya Chawawa.

As a devoted enthusiast, I’m thrilled to share that I’ll be immersing myself in intriguing, in-depth analyses of the triumphs behind “Adolescence, Rivals” and “Last One Laughing.” Plus, there are exciting occasions lined up with Shonda Rhimes, who will grace us with the first Edinburgh Fellowship, Lenny Henry, honored with the Outstanding Achievement Award, and Michael Sheen, engaging in a heart-to-heart chat with Tranter.

As a gamer diving into this year’s annual Scottish TV event from August 19th to the 22nd, presented by Screen Scotland, I can confidently say that this lineup has it all. It’s filled with inspiration, food for thought, laughter, bold perspectives, glamour, inclusivity, and most importantly, it mirrors our current challenging world.

They determined: “The 50th anniversary serves as a time to reflect on our progress and honor those who’ve played significant roles in creating this exceptional legacy; yet, it also presents an occasion for contemplating the future of British television, defining, safeguarding, and advancing it to tackle the challenges ahead. We eagerly anticipate your presence in Edinburgh in August.

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2025-07-18 11:54