Manon Dave, Creative Technologist and leader of BBC R&D’s new FWD team, joins us to introduce their mission and mindset. He discusses the importance of supporting the creator economy and why it will be an essential part of the BBC’s public service remit. From “TV moments” in a fragmented landscape to exploring how AI can meaningfully augment creative workflows, and unpack true innovation, we examine how BBC FWD is shaping fresh opportunities for storytellers, and what it takes to build a future where technology elevates creativity rather than replaces it.

Follow the links below to learn more about the things mentioned in this episode:
https://www.bbc.co.uk/rd/articles/2026-03-creators-economy-rights-distributed-ledger-music

https://www.bbc.co.uk/rd/articles/2026-03-phare/

https://www.bbc.co.uk/rd/articles/2026-02-technology-trends-new-experiences-young-people

https://www.bbc.co.uk/rd/articles/2025-09-news-content-verification-credentials-trust

https://c2pa.org

Colleagues we mentioned in this episode:
Jatin Aythora – Director

Antonia Kerle – Chief Technical Advisor (Antonia’s Episode)

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