BBC Content Boss on Tim Davie, Traitors and Strictly's Future

The Rest Is Entertainment

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Thursday, 20 November 2025 - 55 minutes

Kate Phillips is one of the most important people in British entertainment. As Chief Content Officer at the BBC, she’s been at the heart of the institution’s creative output for over a decade and she’s responsible for many of the BBC’s most beloved shows, including Strictly Come Dancing, The Traitors and Gladiators.
Richard Osman and Marina Hyde interview Kate about Tim Davie, the Celebrity Traitors, and the future of Strictly.
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