Dec 03 2024 58 mins
Siobhan O’Donnell is an exceptional Floor Manager with decades of experience working on some of the UK’s most iconic television moments. Siobhan shares jaw-dropping anecdotes, from the time she had to literally crawl past dthe Queen to get to the Prime Minister, to wrangling the Teletubbies on set, and even the nerve-wracking moment she had to tell Cilla Black that someone forgot to press record.
We talk about making your way up the floor managing ladder, why you shouldn’t wait for your predecessor to retire and what exactly the gallery expects of you as the eyes and ears on the ground. Don’t forget to rate, comment, and subscribe!
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This episode is a must-listen for anyone fascinated by what it takes to bring live TV to life and keep the show on track—no matter what chaos unfolds on set.
Recorded and Edited by Ashley Golder - https://ashleygolder.tv/
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