America vs. the U.K.: Who Makes Better TV Shows? from The Town with Matthew Belloni

America vs. the U.K.: Who Makes Better TV Shows?

46 minutes Posted Aug 27, 2026 at 1:08 am.

Live from the Edinburgh International Television Festival, Matt is joined by veteran TV execs Patrick Holland, Jane Root, and Dimitri Doganis to discuss why the U.K. is so good at making hit TV shows, how producers can own more of their shows, YouTube’s influence, and, of course, Harry and Meghan

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Live from the Edinburgh International Television Festival, Matt is joined by veteran TV execs Patrick Holland, Jane Root, and Dimitri Doganis to discuss why the U.K. is so good at making hit TV shows, how producers can own more of their shows, YouTube’s influence, and, of course, Harry and Meghan (02:01).

Host: Matt Belloni

Guests: Patrick Holland, Jane Root, and Dimitri Doganis

Producers: Craig Horlbeck, Jessie Lopez, and Stefano Sanchez

Theme Song: Devon Renaldo

Nominated for 26 Emmy Awards, including OUTSTANDING DRAMA SERIES.

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