Television still shapes what millions of people talk about, even as streaming changes how it is made. Brian Rose has sat down with the actors, reality stars, presenters, commentators and producers behind some of the best-known shows of the last two decades. They talk about landing the big role, life after a hit series, what reality TV is really like and how the business is changing as Netflix, YouTube and new technology move in. Every full interview is free to watch.
Monty Python’s John Cleese, The Apprentice host Lord Alan Sugar, Breaking Bad actor RJ Mitte, Top Boy star Ashley Walters, Ancient Apocalypse presenter Graham Hancock, Orange Is the New Black actress Jackie Cruz and The Walking Dead’s Greg Nicotero on making television and living with its fame.
RJ Mitte, who died in 2026, talked about growing up on screen as Walt Jr in Breaking Bad, living with cerebral palsy and why he believed the big job may never come unless you build it. Ashley Walters went from So Solid Crew to the lead in Top Boy. Jackie Cruz explains how Orange Is the New Black opened doors for her. Greg Nicotero, the effects creator, producer and director, takes Brian behind The Walking Dead. John Cleese talks about creativity and comedy, and acting coach Ivana Chubbuck explains her technique.
Mark Wright won The Apprentice in 2014 and used the investment to start his digital marketing agency, Climb Online. The show’s host, Lord Alan Sugar, explained in 2020 why he wanted his staff back in the office. Oliver Proudlock talks about the best and worst moments of Made in Chelsea, and Brian Friedman about judging on X Factor. Matthew Pritchard recalls the stunts of Dirty Sanchez. Graham Hancock discusses his Netflix series Ancient Apocalypse, and former Scotland Yard detective Peter Bleksley talks about his work as a broadcaster and author.
Jon Anik describes moving from ESPN to the UFC commentary desk, and John Gooden talks about becoming a voice of the UFC. Michael Bisping, the former UFC champion turned commentator, also joins Brian. Behind the camera, Rushion McDonald, the Emmy-winning producer behind Steve Harvey’s media business, explains how he built it. Dave Broome of Orange Comet and Darran Garnham of Toikido describe how new technology is changing entertainment. Brian Rose also went on Fox News with Judge Jeanine Pirro in 2020 to talk about free speech.
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Who has London Real interviewed about television? Brian Rose has interviewed John Cleese, Lord Alan Sugar, RJ Mitte, Ashley Walters, Graham Hancock, Jackie Cruz, Greg Nicotero, Mark Wright, Oliver Proudlock, Rushion McDonald, Jon Anik and Michael Bisping, among others.
Which reality TV stars have been on London Real? Mark Wright of The Apprentice, Oliver Proudlock of Made in Chelsea, Matthew Pritchard of Dirty Sanchez and X Factor judge Brian Friedman have all talked to Brian Rose about life on and after reality TV.
What do the actors say about building a career? RJ Mitte said the big job may never come unless you build it yourself, and Ashley Walters and Jackie Cruz describe how one breakthrough role changed what they could do next.
Are the full television episodes free to watch? Yes. Every full-length interview on this page can be watched free on londonreal.tv.
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