Episodes
Wednesday Dec 07, 2022
The Bectu Pod E2: Racism behind the scenes ft Marcus Ryder & Philippa Childs
Wednesday Dec 07, 2022
Wednesday Dec 07, 2022
Marcus Ryder MBE and Head of Bectu Philippa Childs step into the Bectu Pod to discuss racism behind the scenes of UK film & TV. During the episode they delve deeper into the rationale behind the Race to be heard campaign. And they answer the all important question - Do we really need another independent body?
The #BectuPod gives you the skinny on what’s going on in Bectu. Hosts Naomi Bennett-Johnson and Henry Skewes work in the Bectu comms team. You can DM them on any of the Bectu social media channels to have your say on who steps into the pod next.
Thursday Jul 14, 2022
The Bectu Pod Episode 1: Interview with LGBT+ Committee Organisers Yann and Jess
Thursday Jul 14, 2022
Thursday Jul 14, 2022
We spoke to Yann Allsopp and Jess Glaisher for the first episode of The Bectu Pod about their work organising the Bectu LGBT+ Committee, how they celebrate pride all year round and why Bectu members should get involved with the committee.
Wednesday Jul 07, 2021
Phillipa Childs on File On 4 'Acts of Abuse'
Wednesday Jul 07, 2021
Wednesday Jul 07, 2021
Phillipa Childs speaks on File On 4 'Acts of Abuse' BBC Radio 4 programme about the steps Bectu is taking to tackle sexual harassment and bullying in Film and TV following a joint survey that reveals how endemic abuse is in the industry.
Thursday Jun 03, 2021
Right to Disconnect #BectuOnAir BBC Radio 5 Live
Thursday Jun 03, 2021
Thursday Jun 03, 2021
Head of Bectu Philippa Childs speaks to Adrian Chiles on 5 Live (3/06/2021) on our call for a Right to Disconnect for all workers.
Thursday Apr 29, 2021
Mental health and wellbing – episode 6
Thursday Apr 29, 2021
Thursday Apr 29, 2021
Emma Mamo, Head of Workplace Wellbeing at Mind, talks about advice for individuals and employers on looking after yourelselves and managing others.
Thursday Apr 29, 2021
Mental health and wellbing – episode 5
Thursday Apr 29, 2021
Thursday Apr 29, 2021
In this podcast we will look at 5 ways to wellbeing, and how we can use this as a framework to staying well. Some tips and hints as ever, and useful links below for further support and reading.
Free activities to help get fit - https://www.nhs.uk/live-well/exercise/free-fitness-ideas/
Getting active with a disability - https://www.nhs.uk/live-well/exercise/get-active-with-a-disability/
Getting Started with Exercise - https://www.nhs.uk/live-well/exercise/
The Open University Free Courses - https://www.open.edu/openlearn/free-courses/full-catalogue
Raising Self Esteem - https://www.nhs.uk/mental-health/self-help/tips-and-support/raise-low-self-esteem/
Wednesday Mar 10, 2021
Mental health and wellbing – episode 4
Wednesday Mar 10, 2021
Wednesday Mar 10, 2021
Mig Burgess, Lighting Technician, Lighting Designer and Lecturer, discusses the impact of the pandemic on the live events and entertainments sector and some of the key issues face by workers who suffer from mental health.
Tuesday Feb 23, 2021
Mental health and wellbing – episode 3
Tuesday Feb 23, 2021
Tuesday Feb 23, 2021
Lucy Tallon of the Film and TV Charity talks about the role the charity takes in support of people across the film and television sector and the impact of the pandemic and their future work.
Monday Feb 15, 2021
Mental health and wellbeing – episode 2
Monday Feb 15, 2021
Monday Feb 15, 2021
Senior producer in entertainment and TV, Adeel Amini talks about his work to establish TVMindset and the subsequent Coalition for Change.
Monday Feb 15, 2021
Mental health and wellbeing – episode 1
Monday Feb 15, 2021
Monday Feb 15, 2021
Registered occupational and health psychologist Dr Mark Cheeseman looks at the impact of the pandemic and lockdown on our mental health.