I have been in touch with people who have contacted me as a direct result of my time on the scheme and it has given me a massive amount of confidence when it comes to finding my place in the industry.

It’s been invaluable – it has created work opportunities, connected me to industry leaders and a fantastic peer group, as well as inspiring me to engage with the key issues facing TV. I’d recommend the scheme to anyone looking to step up in their career and immerse...

I had the opportunity to listen to and meet with industry figures that I would never normally ever get to interact with. Everyone in the industry should attend the TV Festival at least once in their career.

The energy of the place, feeling like I was part of a whole industry instead of a very small cog in a tiny enclave. I loved sharing a flat with other people on the scheme from different parts of the industry

To meet such a wide range or people of a similar level, and with similar interests and excitement for TV, it was hugely inspiring.

The kudos of being on the scheme and winning the Pitch gave me an edge with employers, as well as a new sense of self, that boosted my enthusiasm and prospects

Every single person I met had the ability to advance my career. And every single person I met took the time to offer me advice and encouragement. It was brilliant.

This has made me appreciate the learning opportunities that came with being where I was in my career. It reminded me that a successful career was one to be nurtured and that I ought to think more tactically about opportunities.

I think the memory that sticks out for me is watching with my cohort as Armando Iannucci delivered the festival MacTaggart Speech. It was a rousing call to arms to save the BBC and our industry

I’m not really from a typical ‘telly background’ and until I did the scheme had always felt a bit self conscious / out of place. I feel the scheme equipped me to far better navigate the industry while still being myself.