Inside R&D: Innovation Explained - series 4

Inside R&D: Innovation Explained is your front-row seat to the future of technology in media, brought to you by the BBC’s pioneering Research & Development team. This podcast unpacks the cutting-edge innovations shaping how we create, consume, and interact with media, offering listeners a rare glimpse behind the scenes of one of the world’s most respected public broadcasters. Hosted by Joseph Turner, each episode is driven by his passion for amplifying the voices of the engineers and visionaries pushing boundaries in the industry.

Should the BBC empower the creator economy? Can AI contribute to public value? How does R&D elevate a concept to become industry standard? Everything you can expect from the future of media and technology is explored in this third series of Inside R&D. Links to follow the series on other platforms are at the end of the page.

Episode 1: Lessons from Wimbledon. How can we make live sport more interactive?

Audiences are hungry for new ways to experience sport, is this the answer?

Audiences are looking for new ways to connect with the events they love. This summer, BBC R&D trialled SIGNALS at the Wimbledon Championships, offering audiences a new and interactive way to experience live tennis.

In this episode of Inside R&D, Joseph Turner sits down with Laura Harrison, Principal Product Manager, to discuss the SIGNALS trial, exploring how the idea came to life, the journey from concept to delivery, and why interactive experiences are becoming an increasingly important part of the future of live events.

Episode 2: Coming soon...